Global "leaders" are planning genocides out in the open. Meanwhile, toddler educators on social media are making headlines for taking a moral stand.
“Children should never experience the horrors of war.” ~ Ms. Rachel
That’s it. That was the message. It seems so simple to show compassion for children who are being bombed, starved, and silenced. Yet, accusations of anti-Semitism, calls for boycotts, and even demands for federal investigations flooded in. All because she dared to express compassion for children caught in a genocide that they have nothing to do with.
It begs the question... who is really a leader in 2025?
🤯 Redefining Leadership
Who deserves to be a leader, and what does it really mean?
What can we learn from the current, far-from-aspirational leaders running the world into the ground — while we’re over here trying to build leadership skills just to stay afloat at our own jobs?
At NIYAH Advisory, I believe leadership isn’t about a title or a role. It’s about guiding others toward a better future.
Ms. Rachel isn’t making a radical political statement. She’s not calling for a boycott or a revolution. She’s saying something obvious — something anyone with a conscience should be able to say: let the children live.
And yet, the backlash she’s receiving is a stark reminder that even the simplest act of value-based leadership can come at a cost.
She built a career helping children find their voices. And now she’s using hers to model what it looks like to speak with clarity. To risk discomfort. To lead when you don’t have to. And in a time when the loudest people often have the least to say, that kind of leadership feels both rare and deeply necessary.
💬 Your Challenge This Week
🎯 What’s a value you hold that your work (or leadership) doesn’t fully reflect? ✏️ How could you take one aligned action this week?
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