#Allyship

Stand Up So Others Can Rise

Sustained space-making measures success by the number of new leaders who emerge and remain. Mary Parker Follett’s "power-with" (1918) captures this horizon: authority grows when it is shared. Teams can track speaking time, credit distribution, and advancement rates to see whether opportunity is genuinely widening. When it is, the original voice becomes less central by design—an intentional fading that signals a broader dawn. In that sense, Malala’s counsel is not modesty but strategy: stand up not to be heard, but to usher others onto the stage, until many voices blend into a chorus strong enough to lift the whole. [...]

The Strength of Advocacy Beyond the Self

Ultimately, the legacy of women who advocate for others is seen in communities that are more equitable and resilient. Their actions lay the groundwork for future generations to model not just self-assertion, but mutual support. The quote, therefore, champions a vision of strength that transcends individual boundaries—affirming that maximum impact unfolds when courage is multiplied on behalf of many. [...]