And when it does, you will need to be prepared for it. We all need to be ready for those moments when our leadership is on the line. During my career, I have met a number of such critical junctures. I have learned much from them, and would like to share some of the lessons with you. Truly, I could not agree more with President Kennedy's words.
Leadership does involve courage.
It also involves strength and resolve as well as vision and wisdom. I take leadership to signify the act of making a difference. I think that one of the most effective ways of preparing for leadership is by looking at what others have done when their own leadership was on the line. Let me share with you tonight an example that has gone down in the history books and that, like so many leadership moments, has found its way to the silver screens of Hollywood. It is the example of the Apollo 13 space mission.