{
  "id": 17888311,
  "title": "Leadership is about teamwork, sharing credit, says Saliya Pieris",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/leadership-is-about-teamwork-sharing-credit-says-saliya-pieris",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T23:57:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/leadership-is-about-teamwork-sharing-credit-says-saliya-pieris/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Saliya Pieris, President’s Counsel and former St. Joseph’s College Head Prefect, emphasized during the 2026/27 Prefects’ Investiture Ceremony that leadership is fundamentally about teamwork, credit-sharing, and understanding others' strengths. In his address as Chief Guest, Pieris highlighted the importance of empathy and the ability to unify individuals with diverse perspectives, even when facing challenging decisions. College Rector Rev. Fr. Ranjith Andradi praised Pieris for exemplifying exemplary leadership, noting his continued commitment to justice in his legal career. The ceremony featured the distribution of prefects’ badges and was attended by various dignitaries including Rev. Fr. Priya Tissera, Sectional Heads, teachers, and students.",
  "summary": "Text & Picture by J. Stanislas Pius Leadership was not an individual pursuit but a collective effort built on teamwork, trust and an appreciation of the strengths of others, President’s Counsel Saliya Pieris said, addressing the 2026/27 Prefects’ Investiture Ceremony of St. Joseph’s College, Colombo, as Chief Guest. He said a successful leader should possess […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}