The alone leader

"When people look up to you, you don’t get to be selfish.

You say run, they run.

You say swim, they dive in.

You say light a fire, they show up with oil.

But whatever happens, it’s on you."

Vander - "Arcane: Welcome to the Playground"

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"A leader is responsible for those under his authority.

That is the first rule of command.

He is responsible for their safety, their provisions, their knowledge, and, ultimately, their lives.

Those whom he commands are in turn responsible for their behavior and their dedication to duty. Any who violates his trust must be disciplined for the good of the others. But such discipline is not always easy or straightforward. There are many factors, some of them beyond the commander’s control. Sometimes those complications involve personal relationships. Other times it is the circumstances themselves that are difficult. There can also be politics and outside intervention.

Failure to act always brings consequences."

Thrawn - "Star Wars: Thrawn"

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"The soldier in the field and the crew member aboard a warship inevitably see a war from a limited perspective. Their goal is to carry out their mission or their appointed task, and trust that their commanders are aware of the larger situation and the vast matrix of facts, positions, options, and dangers. Leadership is a role and a task that should never be aspired to lightly. Neither should loyalty be given without reason. Even if the primary reason is nothing more than the soldier’s oath and duty, a true leader will work to prove worthy of a deeper trust.

But leadership and loyalty are both two-bladed weapons. Each can be twisted from its intended purpose. The consequences are never pleasant."

Thrawn - "Star Wars: Thrawn"

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Some people are simply born to lead.

They cannot escape it. Even if they try.

The ones under their authority see the resultion, the charisma, the glory.

Sometimes they blame the coldness or ruthlessness.

But, ultimately, they envy their power.

But true leadership is a curse.

Responsibility, consequences, pain.

Forced selflessness, no matter personal desires or happiness.

And a complete and everlasting loneliness.

[Weird caption for this shot. I know]