"A leader who does not take advice is not..." - Ugandan Proverb

“A leader who does not take advice is not a leader.”

- Ugandanleadership

Meaning

True leadership requires humility and willingness to listen to counsel.

The Kabaka of Buganda governed with a council of advisors. Authoritarian rule was considered a failure of leadership, not strength.

Origin

Ugandan

Language

Luganda

“The fool speaks, the wise man listens.”

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Ugandan

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