Learning to Grow Into Leadership

Do you see yourself as a leader?

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Leadership is a word that often feels too big for me—like a heavy coat that doesn’t quite fit yet. When I think of a leader, I imagine someone standing at the front of a room, speaking with confidence, and having all the answers. That image doesn’t always align with who I am.

But then again, leadership isn’t just about commanding a crowd. Sometimes, it’s about quietly guiding, setting an example, or being the one people turn to when things feel uncertain.

I’ve noticed small ways where leadership shows up in my life:

• In conversations, when friends look to me for advice.
• In projects, when I naturally step in to organize and keep things moving.
• In personal choices, when I hold onto my values even if it means standing apart.

Do I see myself as a leader? Not always in the traditional sense. But I do believe leadership isn’t about titles or positions—it’s about influence, responsibility, and the willingness to carry others forward, even in small ways.

Maybe I’m still learning to grow into that “big coat.” And maybe that’s what makes leadership real—it’s not about being perfect, but about being willing.

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