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How to handle unexpected leadership succession

My hijra guru is getting old and wants me to take over leadership but I am not sure I want that responsibility for our community.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Inherited authority can conflict with personal aspirations and readiness for community responsibility.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

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If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.