Lead by example

“Great leaders don't blame the tools they are given. They work to sharpen them.” When I think of the great leaders I have had in my life I think of the way they inspired me to be better and to work harder. I would like to go over a few of the examples and meanings from a talk given by President Kim B Clark of BYU-Idaho that talks about Leadership with a small L.
Lead by Example- for this I always think of my Mother she taught me everything in life about being a worthy priesthood holder to loving and serving others but most of all her example of faith is what stands out. She has always had faith not only in God but in other people as well. She has taken in my friends to live with us for periods of time. Has pushed to get my brothers and sisters back active in the gospel. Has even pushed herself to pick up the pieces from a ugly divorce and move forward with faith she is my true example of leadership.
Lead by Vision- for this I think of my bishop who happened to be my youth league football coach for many years. He always believed in my athletic abilities and said I could go as far as my work ethic and heart would take me. He was also said the only person who believed I would go on a mission and would always invite me to youth activities and church. This meant a lot to a young boy who came from a less active family that did not always make the right decisions but he never lost vision of who I could become.
Lead with Love- for this I think of my Uncle Don who was a seminary teacher in Utah for over 39 years and was someone I could go to for anything. He always had the best advice and was there when I need love and guidance of what to do with my life. I could always feel the love of the Savior when I talked with my uncle and I always had a stronger testimony when I left then when I arrived.
We need to inspire others and be leaders in our days not by what we say but more by what we do. We will be tested more and more in the future and our faith and covenants will be called into actions are we willing to go against what is popular and stand up for what we believe? Are we willing to lead with the small L’s?