It was good to listen to Naheed Nenshi shortly after his victory in the Calgary Mayoral election.
Most striking was his open acknowledgement of the huge contribution made by his young team of volunteers. It was clear from the tone of the interview that here is a man with an enormous passion for his city, its people and its potential.
Equally striking was a sense of a man whose life experiences have profoundly shaped they way in which he works with people and how he views people.
Not of 'traditional leadership stock', for Nenshi is a Muslim of immigrant parents, his journey obviously provided the life lessons by which he how harnesses potential amidst diversity and creates openings for others to realize their potential.
It is a remarkable story in so many ways, not least because it proves what is possible when a leader creates the right conditions by which people can do their best - even if the odds are against them.
But, at its heart, it is a story of man whose leadership is infused with an acceptance of his own humanity; and which has allowed many to trust and work tirelessly in pursuit of his vision for his city.
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