Leadership Lessons from Ronaldo and Messi at the World Cup

The World Cup delivered thrills from Cape Verde’s underdog story to the England vs France classic. But what resonated most was the contrast in leadership between Ronaldo and Messi. Ronaldo often chases individual records and craves the spotlight. He has distanced himself when he failed to score and even tried to claim a teammate’s goal. Messi, by contrast, plays for the team. He sets up goals, lifts spirits when he falls, and inspires his teammates to fight alongside him. True leadership is service. Success comes when everyone works together, not when one player outshines the rest.

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