Just read Tear Tracks by Malka Older.

A short story exploring the suffering, sacrifice and strengths needed to be a good leader.

The main human protagonist makes contact with an alien race and attempts to open a dialogue with them. The humans carry their own concepts of what attributes a leader needs. They do not align with the culture of the alien race.

Consensus isn’t found and the humans leave with a new appreciation of suffering and strength.

It lead me to think our own leaders would be better at their jobs if they endured more suffering and enjoyed less privilege.

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