Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the US, which prompted me to reflect on his famous “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” written in 1963. It’s not just beautifully written—by turns eloquent and needle-sharp—but speaks to us about current issues and challenges, and provides an inspiring example of the kind of leadership we need today. In this post, I want to briefly highlight some of the themes that stand out to me. But first, some
Martin Luther King’s message to us
Martin Luther King’s message to us
Martin Luther King’s message to us
Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the US, which prompted me to reflect on his famous “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” written in 1963. It’s not just beautifully written—by turns eloquent and needle-sharp—but speaks to us about current issues and challenges, and provides an inspiring example of the kind of leadership we need today. In this post, I want to briefly highlight some of the themes that stand out to me. But first, some