As she emphasized the need of quiet leadership, empathy, and purposeful support, Harris’s remarks, “Courage is contagious,” reverberated across the room.
She also recognized the uncertainty that many people experience in the quickly changing world of today and urged the audience to react with unity and purpose.
She reminded them that while they have no control over every situation, they do have power over how they act toward others—with kindness and sincerity. “Each time you raise your voice,
You make a difference each time you inspire someone else to keep going. “And those reverberations create waves of transformation,” she said. Harris concluded her remarks.
With a standing ovation, leaving the audience with the deep but straightforward realization that the true forces behind advancement are connection, daring, and compassion.
