How Can I Become a Well-Leader? Key Principles for Professional and Personal Growth

May 6, 2025 | Tip for a Terrific Tuesday

Bragg Blog 115

Why did I choose Harriet Tubman?

I admire her because she freed herself when she crossed that line, but she wasn’t selfish.

She brought others with her, and she went across that line nineteen times to bring others with her.

That lesson prepared me to be able to cross those invisible lines into freedom as a leader.

And so I ask you today, what is the invisible line that you need to cross?

On the count of 3, we all are going to cross that invisible line.

1–2–3.

Step, and let’s cross that line.

High-five somebody because you just crossed that invisible line.

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