To describe his leading style, Manyere emphasized that he is a practical minimalist. He likes to keep things simple and easy to understand for his teammates. He humbly conveyed, “I like it when we see ourselves as a team more than staying right at the top. It is important that we find ourselves able to serve. That is what I tell myself every day.”

As the presidentship begins, it can utter mixed feelings. However, President Manyere considered it as a fantastic opportunity. It is very important on his JCI leadership journey as he is planning to serve his duty to the next level, “make sure that when you become a leader with a title, do not let it get to your head so much. Or else, your judgment would be clouded. When you make a big deal of your title, more than the opportunity for you to lead, to serve. That is my encouragement to anyone with a title or without a title; just be yourself, be the best that you can be.” Thereby, it is important for a leader to be modest.

The young entrepreneur always tries to understand his team members to unleash their potentials and capabilities, encourage them to exert wisely. “When you connect with your teammates one-on-one, understand them, you will find that you can get more out of that. That is my style over time, I have carried on that style as a President.”

It is important to bridge the gap – taking off from the title and work towards the same goal together. Manyere highlighted, “No one is at the top! As young active citizens, we are equal. That is how we work with members of our local organizations.”

Not only within the same nation but Bridge the Gap should also be implied to the world. When it comes to common interests among nations worldwide, it is essential for world organizations to plan ahead. “365 days – a very short amount of time, therefore when you are given the opportunity, make the best out of it, make it happen !” Motivate yourself by believing in yourself.