Liberate the Leader in Everyone

Out of all the chapters in the book, this one spoke to me the most. The question that is raised all the time when discussing leadership is "Are leaders born and made"? While some may argue a middle ground answer for this question; most leaders, including myself, are made. In fact, I even think leaders whom are made are better than those who are born, natural leaders. 

When I was little, I could not imagine the person I would be today. I thought I was going to be some "average" person. What I mean by this is someone who just does what he/she is asked to do and nothing spectacular. Not saying I want people to give me credit or recognition for what I do, but I am proud to be the person I am today. If it was not for my parents consistently being by my side each and everyday, I really do not know where I would be right now. Hard to believe, I was a devil child. 

When I was little, I always had a fit over every situation, especially when it came to food (yes, hard to believe because, as all of you are aware, I LOVE food). My parents would try to feed me but I would never allow it and give them such a hard time for it. I was sent over to Baltimore for feeding school for a couple of months with my parents and older brother. It was here where I learned to eat and from this day, always enjoy eating! 

I say this story to you because my parents have taught me patience, perseverance, and working hard. They could of just sat idle and listened to my pediatrician's advice that "there is nothing you can do." But, they did not take no for an answer because they wanted this problem to be solved. It sparked me to go out in the world and help others. It's the main reason why I am the person I am today.

I really do believe everyone has the capacity to be a leader not only in their high school and college campuses but in their communities. Everyone has a purpose in this world and that is to help and serve others. Especially with the recent attacks in Paris and various parts of the Middle East, we could really be lead by leaders that will make positive change and unite people as one. We, my generation, are that change.