Lead with Heart, Then Guide with Wisdom Lead with Heart, Then Guide with Wisdom (Connect Before You Correct) In today s world marked by complexity, rapid change, and growing human need Rotary is more essential than ever. From health care access to education, environmental stewardship to peacebuilding, our communities are looking to Rotary for leadership that is not only effective, but compassionate. This means we, as Rotarians, must rise to the challenge: We must become more intentional, productive, and deeply connected to the evolving needs of our society. And to truly make an impact, our leadership must be rooted not justin action, but in empathy As team leaders, mentors, coordinators, or community builders, we often find ourselves in positions where we must correct or guide others. It's a necessary part of helping people and projects grow. But here's what we must remember: Correction without connection can feel like criticism. When we focus only on fixing mistakes without first understanding the person we risk alienating the very people we hope to uplift