As an officer of the National Honor Society, Kacie was asked to speak during the annual induction ceremony this week. This is what was provided for her to read:
Leadership in its highest sense is not simply the outgrowh of a magnetic personality. Leadership, in order to benefit mankind, must proceed from unselfish motives, strong character, and a self-informed mind. The price of leadership is sacrifice, a willingness to yield one's personal interest to the interest of others. Humility is a prerequisite here, also; for the success of any cause is endangered when the leader thinks himself higher than the cause. A true leader is marked by self-confidence and poise, both of which are born of experience, knowledge and an understanding of man. No matter what power and resources may exist in a country, they are ineffectual without leadership.
Wow. She is learning at a young age what it really takes to be a leader. Some of these qualities totally go against human nature. But they are attainable when the leader doesn't think of themselves as "number one". Sometimes leaders are called to be last.
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