Reflection Five: Humility in Leadership

“The black ant reminds us that leadership is not for pride but for the colony. An African proverb teaches, ‘The head does not go without the neck.’ And in our islands, it is said, ‘Big tree fall, goat bite he leaf.’ Leadership without humility collapses, and all suffer.

Ants obey the order of their queen and work without selfish ambition. Leaders must not bite those they serve but build them. As Christ taught, ‘He that is greatest among you shall be your servant’ (Matthew 23:11). The ant shows the way: true leadership uplifts, it does not devour.”