A Leader is Not Born, They Are Made

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My first professional experience, right after finishing my Industrial Engineering degree, was in a financial sector company. I was hired as a Commercial Director, despite having no prior experience. At first, I questioned how and why I had been given that position when not only had I just graduated, but I also had no one reporting to me—I had no one to lead.

It was during my first commercial visits that I began to understand. My meetings were with financial managers or vice presidents of companies; at that level, they wanted to engage with a valid interlocutor, and the job title helped validate that. However, it didn’t take me long to realize that this was not what I wanted. So, I decided to trade my private office and computer for a sales representative’s briefcase, and that’s where my professional growth and #leadership journey truly began.

A few days ago, I read a post by @Lara Yumi Tsuji Bezerra that said:

"Leadership is not a gift; you have to work to earn it."

I couldn't agree more. To become a #leader, you have to learn a lot, practice a lot, and make many sacrifices—because leaders are not there to stand out, but to serve. Titles don’t make us leaders. Becoming an #inspirationalleader is a personal decision that requires the same dedication and effort as mastering any other discipline in life.

If we compare this to football, some people may be born with natural abilities, but no one becomes Messi or Ronaldo without years of hard work and sacrifices.

So, if you want to be an #inspirationalleader, ask yourself:

What are you doing to achieve it?

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