Oprah's grandmother was a great advocate of Education. Oprah embraced this thought and worked hard to create opportunity for not only herself but now hundreds of African girls. She has opened a leadership academy in South Africa that has provided young girls raised in poverty the ultimate chance. The question each girl asks herself is ... "am I good enough"? The answer Oprah answered to those who asked was yes. To believe in themselves and their abilities qualified candidates.
The most memorable story shared was of a young girl named Lesego. Lesego's mother left her at the age of four. With just her father she has grown up in a very run down hut with no running water or electricity. With very little, Lesego lives each day to learn. She says she believes she has the spunk, a flame. To recognize such a special gift is leadership. She shares her abilities to benefit and teach those around her. For Lesego I imagine it would be easy to be selfish, but she is far from it. She shares her thoughts:
"You are an individual, act like an individual, blend out".
Lesego is a true leader and I wish she knew the impact she has had on me. In my leadership journey I use Lesego's story as motivation.
This link connects to Lesego's story:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THM2K3tWIzE&NR=1
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