We have a shortage of empathetic leadership

President William Ruto, African Inland Church Jericho Rev. Josphat Musili (left), Majority Leader National Assembly Kimani Ichungw'a and Rev. Dr. Patrick Musembi during a Sunday Service at the Churchin Nairobi County. [File, Standard]

Our leadership - both corporate and political - are generally full of hubris. They go through life with a saviour complex, believing the world would come to a halt if they fell dead. 

Of course there are a few outliers - at least in the corporate world - who buck the trend, true leaders, who have carved a name for themselves for posterity.