"Leaders are born, not made." Right? Let me ask you a question: do you believe that? I'll give you mine: I *don't* believe it. AND HERE'S WHY...
Reason Number One: Look Around You
Look at
military, businesses, schools and other organizations. They are hiring people who they feel can make a difference. They say, in effect, "Join us. Listen to us. Practice what we teach... and we will help you to make a difference with us."
They look for - and find - difference makers.
Reason Number Two: Look At The People You Know -- I'll make you a bet.
I'll bet you know some folks who have *become* leaders - people who influence others and make a difference in
world - through
time honored principles I mentioned above: (1) good, hard study; and (2) applying what they have learned.
Reason Number Three: Take A Look At Me
Yep, you read that right. You may not know me very well, but I kinda think I do LOL!
And...
I'll tell you this. If you were one of those proverbial "flies on
wall" who was "there" throughout
various stages of my life, you would have noticed a few things.
I didn't act much like a born leader. I didn't even look much like a born leader. (Yes, I know that's a perfect lead in for those of you who know me know. Keep those remarks to yourself for
time being!)