Wayland Lum

But as a leader, it is important to have And so how are you bringing that? So therefore, those that you lead can also be inspired because, hey, Wayland got a light and energy, a spark that's being driven deep within. And that intrigues me. And as my leader, I know that he's operating from a place of a real inspiration, a real purpose. And I'm inspired by that.

But as a leader, it is important to have And so how are you bringing that? So therefore, those that you lead can also be inspired because, hey, Wayland got a light and energy, a spark that's being driven deep within. And that intrigues me. And as my leader, I know that he's operating from a place of a real inspiration, a real purpose. And I'm inspired by that.

And secondly, it's interesting because I found time and again, and this is very consistent across organizations, is that leaders, certainly they've got big titles, right? We work with leaders that have really big titles, really big roles, but they sometimes see leadership as a responsibility as opposed to a choice.

And secondly, it's interesting because I found time and again, and this is very consistent across organizations, is that leaders, certainly they've got big titles, right? We work with leaders that have really big titles, really big roles, but they sometimes see leadership as a responsibility as opposed to a choice.

And what I mean by that is, yeah, there are responsibilities to leadership, but leadership really starts with the choice. And so we talk about picking up the torch of leadership. And picking up the torch is a conscious choice. And there's two things to that. When you pick up the torch, you can certainly, and it's a great metaphor, you can light the way for others as a torchbearer.

And what I mean by that is, yeah, there are responsibilities to leadership, but leadership really starts with the choice. And so we talk about picking up the torch of leadership. And picking up the torch is a conscious choice. And there's two things to that. When you pick up the torch, you can certainly, and it's a great metaphor, you can light the way for others as a torchbearer.

But at the same time, if you pick up the torch There is a bit of playing with fire, and you can get burned. So you understand that as a leader. There is going to be a certain level of personal discomfort. There's going to be sacrifice. If you're not sacrificing, then there's an aspect of leadership that is about sacrifice.

But at the same time, if you pick up the torch There is a bit of playing with fire, and you can get burned. So you understand that as a leader. There is going to be a certain level of personal discomfort. There's going to be sacrifice. If you're not sacrificing, then there's an aspect of leadership that is about sacrifice.

So I would argue if you're not sacrificing, then there's not full or true display of leadership on your part. Because if you didn't have to sacrifice, it'd be easy. And leadership isn't easy. And so picking up the torch, I think, is really critically important. And making that decision for every leader is this first step.

So I would argue if you're not sacrificing, then there's not full or true display of leadership on your part. Because if you didn't have to sacrifice, it'd be easy. And leadership isn't easy. And so picking up the torch, I think, is really critically important. And making that decision for every leader is this first step.

And I guess the last thing I'll say about picking up the torch is leadership can be scary. I've found myself fearful in different situations. just had to clench my teeth and move forward. But I think one thing perhaps maybe might be comforting to leaders or at least a good reminder of what you're there for and why you're there is that fear is a precursor to courage.

And I guess the last thing I'll say about picking up the torch is leadership can be scary. I've found myself fearful in different situations. just had to clench my teeth and move forward. But I think one thing perhaps maybe might be comforting to leaders or at least a good reminder of what you're there for and why you're there is that fear is a precursor to courage.

So these two aspects of the human condition, they always appear in that order. You do not get courage without first experiencing fear. And so as you understand that, when you understand yourself in those kinds of situations, you understand that you're probably in the places that you need to be making the decisions that you need to be making, and that's leadership.

So these two aspects of the human condition, they always appear in that order. You do not get courage without first experiencing fear. And so as you understand that, when you understand yourself in those kinds of situations, you understand that you're probably in the places that you need to be making the decisions that you need to be making, and that's leadership.

Yeah, so it's Vincent. I love what you're sharing here. And actually, I need to catch that movie myself. I've been meaning to do that because I've been hearing such great things. And when it comes to these sort of like these emotions that are juxtaposed or two sides of the same coin, it's a good lesson for us as leaders, generally speaking.

Yeah, so it's Vincent. I love what you're sharing here. And actually, I need to catch that movie myself. I've been meaning to do that because I've been hearing such great things. And when it comes to these sort of like these emotions that are juxtaposed or two sides of the same coin, it's a good lesson for us as leaders, generally speaking.

You know, another one, as I was listening to you, that comes to mind is love. For example, love that you have for somebody else, a deep love. And with deep love,

You know, another one, as I was listening to you, that comes to mind is love. For example, love that you have for somebody else, a deep love. And with deep love,

can also come profound grief right when losing a loved one let's say and so these these strong emotions and the best of the emotions that you can experience in the world such as joy such as love they do come with also other profound emotions that can also be

can also come profound grief right when losing a loved one let's say and so these these strong emotions and the best of the emotions that you can experience in the world such as joy such as love they do come with also other profound emotions that can also be