When Nehemiah heard that Jerusalem had been destroyed, he first prayed and then asked the king for permission to travel to Jerusalem and rebuild the city wall. Upon arriving in the city, he called the city officials together and planned the construction project. Nehemiah then persuaded all of the people to join him in rebuilding. When Obadiah learned that Queen Jezebel was going to kill 100 prophets, he took the initiative to hide them in caves and provide them with food. Upon hearing of a famine in Jerusalem, Paul organized an offering and convinced Gentile Christians to contribute.
Leaders are men and women of action who get things done.
They don't wait to be called upon. You will find numerous situations of confusion, apathy, and conflict where you can step in and lead the way out. For example, Jannett, one of five student leaders at Fresno City College, observed three or four students straggle in after the weekly meeting started and quietly sit in the back row. When the meeting was over, they ducked out the back door before anyone could meet them. Jannett knew that some of them desperately wanted Christian friends, but were just too shy to take initiative.