Gardening and Leadership

A wall of climbing roses have been growing very well as a wind breaker, as a vista to hide my neighbour's unkempt house and for security. Leaders can learn a lot from these roses. These roses serve to protect so others may flourish, to tackle any enemies and to shine so others can admire and follow.

When there is no wall or hedge for protection, Iike the dessert, scarcity rules - only a few plants thrive. Even with an oasis of leadership, a drought can quickly wipe away the abundance that temporarily grew. A wall or hedge however protects and enables nurturing of abundance. This is what my wall of roses reminds me, everyday before I leave our home and every night when I return.