Leadership is not defined by gender; it is the first demand for self-responsibility. Every great leader you admire today started by taking responsibility for their own life and choices. Leadership is not about having a position, being loud, or exercising control over others; it begins with you deciding to stop blaming circumstances or people for where you are. When you embrace responsibility for your thoughts, decisions, and actions, you step into leadership. Stop waiting for someone to take the first step for you—start by leading yourself with intentionality today because your ability to influence others will always flow from how well you manage yourself. True leadership begins with self-leadership. If you cannot manage your thoughts, emotions, and reactions, then you cannot lead anyone effectively. Leadership is not a title that makes you important; it is a lifestyle of discipline and integrity. It shows in how you act under pressure, how you treat people when you don’t need anything...
Leadership is not limited to titles, positions, or the size of your audience. Everyone is a leader in the area of their calling and purpose. God designed you with influence, and that influence becomes evident when you operate where He has planted you. Leadership is simply the ability to guide, inspire, and impact others, and that does not require a stage or a crown. If you are walking in your purpose, you are already leading because someone is looking up to you—whether you realize it or not. The problem is that many people wait for external validation before they see themselves as leaders. They think, “I need a position, a platform, or a large following to lead,” but that is a lie. True leadership flows from responsibility, not recognition. The moment you take ownership of your calling and start serving others through it, you are leading. You may be a teacher shaping young minds, a mother nurturing future leaders, or an entrepreneur creating solutions—each of these roles carries leader...