Training in Leadership: Born, Made or Grown?
You've likely heard the quote that great leaders are "born and not made." The reason this quote is popular is because people do not believe that they can be a great actor, or painter, or writer, or speaker if the talent is not inborn. I'm not sure why people believe this way, but it is something we've all been taught. While it might be true that certain proclivities are genetic, every single one of us has a leader inside us waiting to grow and shine in some aspect. You might not shine as a singer or poet, but you could excel as a mother, or a friend, or a secretary. All of these life choices require some form of leadership. (more…)
