Three years after leaving office, President Barack Obama remains a symbol of change and hope for millions. He gives six pieces of advice for the next generation of leaders at the inaugural Leaders: Asia-Pacific summit
President Barack Obama has more policy legacies than the average incumbent of the office, whether it's the Affordable Care Act, the Paris Agreement or thawing of the US-Cuba relationship. But one legacy that might just outlive every single act of legislation in the history books is the sense of hope he engendered, both in the US and around the world.
His leadership inspired a generation of young people to stand up and fight for what they believe in. Since leaving office, the work of the Obama Foundation has been focused on continuing that legacy. That led to the foundation's inaugural Leaders: Asia-Pacific summit in Kuala Lumpur last December after Obama's trip to Singapore for the Education Benefit Gala.
A total of 200 leaders, including 10 Gen.T honourees, were selected from around the region for a fellowship programme, which includes mentorship and training. The summit kicked off the year-long programme with a series of talks and classes focused on social impact.
Speaking to an intimate crowd of fellows and a handful of selected media, including Gen.T, President Obama was relaxed and candid during the talk, sharing his experiences and insights with the room. Here are six of the leadership lessons we took from the session.
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