Plato’s idea of the reluctant politician transcends history: That the best politicians are reluctant ones, who don’t serve their community for the honour, glory or fun of it. They don’t want limelight or power. They serve because they know if they weren’t to do it, they could end up being ruled by a buffoon. (Not Plato’s words, but I think it’s pretty accurate).
Read MoreAs we all navigate these – dare I say it? Has anyone said it yet? – unprecedented times, leadership is more important than ever. Leaders around the world in politics, business and life are being challenged to navigate through this very strange a lá plague period and keep the people who rely on them afloat. It is times like this, when we are in crisis, that leadership reveals itself: Who is actually demonstrating leadership, and who is trying to cover themselves until this whole thing blows over?
Read MoreI looked at a picture taken from just over a couple of weeks ago, out with friends in a Sydney bar. We are all smiling, arms around each other, smushed in as close together as possible to fit into the frame. An easy move operating on instinct, “oh, come in closer everyone. There we go.”
It’s a beautiful photo, and I can hear that night’s laughter when I look at it. We had heard about the virus by then. In January, it was a headline…
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