LEADERSHIP Elevate the Game | Page 8

leader you could be. Sometimes circumstances will bring about a situation that will force us to access untapped leadership abilities that we weren’t aware we possessed. It’s interesting to note that one of the things that helped the coach in Thailand find inner strength was his belief system. He talked openly about believing in prayer and meditation. His belief in a higher power gave him hope in an otherwise dire situation. Outside of the fact that they were athletes, what do these boys, a continent away have in common with you? Their experience is a demonstration of how leadership, communication and failure can purposefully converge and turn a devastating situation into a triumphant one. What makes you a leader- it’s not what people think! Leadership opportunities can arise in any environment at any age. You don’t need to “grow up” to become a leader, nor necessarily look towards an adult for guidance. Situations will arise where you don’t have time to access an adult for a solution. Do you think that you would be able to rely on yourself to problem solve? 5