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My House Fire: A Leadership Lesson

At eight years old, I unintentionally caused a fire that destroyed our family home, a traumatic experience.

My father's delayed response, protecting me from immediate blame, demonstrated incredible leadership.

This event profoundly impacted my understanding of leadership; learning to balance accountability with empathy.

Now, I recognize the importance of distinguishing between unintentional errors and negligent behavior, responding accordingly.

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Original: Entrepreneur

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#leadership #mistakes #accountability #childhood #fire safety

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