True leadership is not only about basking in the highlights but also shining in the shadows of failure. It is easy to shine when everything is going well, yet effective leaders distinguish themselves by their ability to shine in the “lowlights”—when mistakes are made, projects fail, or things go miserably wrong. Standout professional coaches and trainers who, after losing a tough match, refrain from blaming their players is an example of shining in the lowlights. Instead, they acknowledge the team’s shortcomings, commend the opposing team, and emphasize the need for collective improvement, starting with themselves.