Caption:

College dating requires trust, romance—and occasionally a backup dinner.

Leadership Discussion Prompt:

🔍 Core Theme
Trust and Contingency Planning
🧠 Leadership Takeaway
Trusting someone does not require ignoring potential risks. Strong leaders give people the opportunity to succeed while thoughtfully preparing for unexpected outcomes. However, backup plans are most effective when they support the original effort rather than secretly communicating a lack of confidence.
💬 Discussion Prompt
When does creating a backup plan demonstrate responsible leadership, and when might it signal that you do not trust the person responsible for the original plan?