Tao Te Ching 62

When a new leader is chosen, don’t offer to help him with your wealth and expertise. Offer instead to teach him about the Tao.

Why did the ancient Masters esteem the Tao? Because, being one with the Tao, when you seek, you find; and when you make a mistake, you are forgiven. That is why everybody loves it.
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By teaching a new leader about the Tao, the way of life, we teach her or him not to fear. What greater thing could be taught to a new leader? The fearful are unable to see reality - life as it is right now. What greater vision could be offered to a new leader?

One who lives in harmony with the way of life will always find what they are seeking, because they will only seek what can be found in the way of life. They will be forgiven of their mistakes because it is not in the nature of life to pass judgment.

Those who seek to lead should learn not to fear; should be aware of the reality around them each moment; should seek only what life offers; and should cease passing moral judgment.