Being different is a superpower—indeed. But with every superpower comes responsibility. In a world quick to judge, disrespect often targets what it can’t understand. As Alice Miller said, “Disrespect is the weapon of the weak.” It reveals more about the one dishing it out than the one receiving it. Sometimes, the damage is irreversible. Read that again.
Own your difference. Lead with respect. Be kind. Be bold. Be the role model—not only for the next generation of leaders but also for your peers.
“We should have started yesterday at dinner time being kind to other humans and AI because today it may be too late for dessert.” — Anders K.S. Ahl