Although sometimes it is thrust upon us.
Still, we can choose to lead rather than only filling a role.
Movies, TV shows, novels, social media all promote a lie that only a few are born to lead. Leaders show up in many place with many guises.
Maybe we’re born into a family that provides leadership examples. Maybe we’re born into a family where low self-esteem is pervasive in the atmosphere. But as we grow, we can choose to lead. It took me years, but it happened. It can happen to you.
Sometimes we decide to try something. I remember standing in the center circle of a soccer pitch in a professional soccer stadium. 22 high school players are lined up ready to decide the state champion. There were several thousand spectators in the stands. There was a local TV feed. I had the whistle. A sinister thought flashed through my mind just before blowing the whistle to start the game—What in the world made me think I should be here??
Many times I’ve been in a tense negotiation or facing a business decision holding great consequence for the company. I’ve wondered why I made the decisions that put me in those situations. Certainly I was not bred for those roles.
Most of you probably have similar examples. But, we all did it. Right? Leaders can be found and nurtured everywhere.
Oh, that soccer game? It was a great game. I even got a “great call” from the professional player/TV commentator. I had a second state final where I had to caution the best player on one side. Then I had a brief chat to manage him to get his head back into the game. He made the assist leading to the goal that won the game in overtime. Sometimes it works out to take the risk.
Two things:
- Take the risk to lead
- Nurture someone as they take the risk
Faith Venture 
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