League of Heroes

“Most natural leaders do not aspire to be great leaders,
They aspire to be great persons”.
John Maxwell

It has been a month since the 2nd Leaders of Change Forum happened. We, the delegates, came to bear witness to the important event of the whole summit which occurred last November 23, 2010 at Ateneo de Davao. Along the event our plans includes checking the different presentation of the Laureates, securing the attendees and making sure that the forum went well.

Ms. Ma. Cristina C. Aboitiz, Chairperson Executive Committee, delivered her sumptuous piece to the crowd. She mentioned the life and the famous works of Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu or known as Mother Theresa and gave points on leadership based on John Maxwell, an author and a well respected leader. Her piece was a well representation of the Laureates we have known. They are leaders who aspire to be wonderful persons. They have goals and they strive hard to reach their goals.

1.CHARACTER
The Laureates did what they think was right even it appears to be difficult. They set their priorities straight and showed their real selves. They are contented to what they have and never ask for anything else. They believed in their capabilities which lead them to a successful life.

2.PERSPECTIVE
“If my mind can conceive it, and my heart can believe it, I know I can achieve it”. Different ideas sprouted from them yet people were hesitant to believe them. They received a lot of criticism but it didn't hinder them from accomplishing their goal. Never did they lose their idealism and find ways to make things happen.

3.COURAGE
“If were growing, we're always going to be out of our comfort zones”. These leaders initiate to come out of the box and take risks to pursue a noble goal. Showing securities when handling tough issues. Letting go of the familiar and accepting difficulties.

4.FAVOR
“To be trusted is a greater compliment than to be loved.” Relationship builds and gain interest from the people. They attract and empower people to join to a cause. They choose and develop their key persons.

Now, these leaders are the heroes of change. These heroes seeks to awaken and set on fire the heart, the mind and the soul of a Filipino in achieving his highest potential as a person, and in pursuing his higher call for the country. Truthfully, the Philippines have received a lot of criticism across the globe and have been called ‘a country that can’t quite get its act together.’ This is because the Filipino has been misguided for a long time. Our true identity, our roots and our history have remained outside our grasp. But these heroes exist to redeem our race- of bringing back the true worth and that constitutes of being a FILIPINO.

When will you take your part? Are you ready to be one of them? When will you start?
The only solution is NOW. Stand up and take your sleeves and ready to join in the ride.

“Yesterday is gone, Tomorrow has yet to come, we have only today, Let us begin.”
MOTHER THERESA

credits to: Vernon Go for the photos...