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What’s more, she acts according to them. Margarita Mayo, PhD. Thunberg, a 16-year-old from Sweden whose climate activism sparked demonstrations across the globe, reportedly went on to tell lawmakers at the forum to “save your praise,” adding that she and other protesters “don’t want it.”. Lesson: Walk the talk, whatever your talk might be, to improve the future.

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Youth climate activist Greta Thunberg called on Congress to step up its efforts in the fight against climate change while speaking at a Senate forum on Tuesday. Lead by being clear and transparent.

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Lesson: Stay focused on your goal. For example, after Donald Trump sarcastically attacked her personally – something that would have emotionally deflated most people – Greta simply changed her Twitter bio to deflect the snarky comments of the President of the United States and described herself as a “very happy young girl looking forward to a bright and wonderful future.”. Her remarks at the 2019 UN Climate Summit in New York were direct and authoritative, albeit quite unusual for an adolescent: “How dare you?

She was reportedly one of a number of climate activists invited to speak to the group.

I don’t like that.

Lesson:  Forget about the applause that might be waiting for you – think about how to solve a problem or reach your goal without considering the social recognition that you might receive.

Greta has transformed what is primarily considered a medical condition – a shortcoming – into a strength.

“I don’t really like being in the centre of attention.