Leadership Heroes
In 2013, it was easy to name a hero when there were so few that stood out amid the persistent tales of greed and global economic chaos. Mine? First, a child that is world renown for her courageous persistence in standing up for her beliefs, after suffering personal injury and with continued threats to herself and her family. Malala is a profile in courage because she continues to take action, stepping out in front to be the change in the world and encouraging others to do the same. My second hero is a name familiar only to a few in a small part of Texas. This child's name is Jack. Despite life-threatening circumstances like Malala, Jack displays tremendous courage and resiliency, undergoing experimental surgery and participating in exhausting therapeutic techniques on a regular basis. He reminds us that everyday is a gift to be opened, if only we seek the treasures that are offered in the opportunities that surround us. At six years of age and li...