Three Roles
The famous Javanese expression below explains the relationship between a wave and a boat. One interpretation of this metaphor is everyone has within them ability to be a teacher, a peer, or a student, and that every situation requires you to choose your role.
In the front as a leader
In the middle as a moderator
In back as an advocate
(English)
Ing ngarsa sung tuladha
Ing madya bangun karsa
Tut wuri handayani
(Javanese)
Di depan sebai pemimpin
Di tengah sebagai pemimbang
Di belakang sebagai pendukung
(Indonesian)