May 20th was World Bee Day, celebrating one of the most “hardworking” insects on the planet… I came across the following text on social media and would love to share it with you:
When a queen dies, a decision must be made.
Not in panic. Not in fear.
But with purpose.
The hive doesn’t collapse. It adapts.
From a sea of ordinary larvae, a few are chosen. Not because they’re special. But because they could be.
They’re fed something extraordinary: royal jelly—the nectar of transformation.
And that’s where the magic begins.
This isn’t fate. It’s nurture.
One larva, fed with care, becomes what no one expected—a queen.
Not born. Made.
She’ll live longer. Rebuild order.
And where there was silence, she’ll bring rhythm again.
Because in a hive, crisis doesn’t create chaos—it creates leadership.
And maybe there’s something in that for us, too:
That greatness isn’t always a matter of blood or title.
It’s what happens when someone ordinary is given extraordinary support.
This beautiful text left me with the following reflection… In the workplace, leadership isn’t always about a title—it’s about an attitude.
Authentic leadership begins with self-leadership: the ability of each person to discover their potential, take responsibility for their growth, and transform with the right support.
Organizations that recognize this and nurture their teams with trust, training, and purpose don’t just survive change—
they create leaders who transform realities.
Let’s feed each other better futures.
Let’s raise more “queens”.
