But they don't. In other words, you are not a leader because you wear the leader's hat. Or because you wear the patrol leader's insignia on your uniform. You are a leader only when you are getting things done through other people. Leadership, then, is something people do.
Some people inherit leadership positions, such as kings, or nobles, or heads of family businesses.
Some are appointed, such as a coach, a city manager, or a den chief. Or they may just happen to be there when a situation arises that demands leadership. A disaster occurs, or a teacher doesn't show up when class begins, or a patrol leader becomes sick on a campout. Try this statement. Leadership is a gift.