Raise Your Game: It Only Takes A Spark To Get Leadership Fire Going

Nov 26, 2017 1 Min Read
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When we think about the greatest leaders in history like Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela, we can’t help but wonder how it all began. What was that first spark that prompted such greatness?

Leaderonomics chief executive officer and co-founder Roshan Thiran explores the various triggers that could lead to the development of a great leader.

Mahatma Gandhi

What triggered Gandhi’s leadership?
Photo credit: Manoj Sakale

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Roshan is the Founder and “Kuli” of the Leaderonomics Group of companies. He believes that everyone can be a leader and "make a dent in the universe," in their own special ways. He is featured on TV, radio and numerous publications sharing the Science of Building Leaders and on leadership development. Follow him at www.roshanthiran.com

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