The first thing that came to my mind was “why is the question so easy?” Why should I be a leader? Why not? I would have wanted to say that. But it would have been the worst speech introduction ever.
After I heard the question, I took a deep breath trying to buy time to construct my answer. It was the longest 30 seconds of my life thinking hard about something.
Am I even a leader? Why should I be a leader? Really? Come on! Why is my brain not working? That is a very easy question. I have lots of stories to share about the topic. But where art thou? Brain, why have you forsaken me? Where are you when I need you the most?
In silence, I faced the blank faces of the audience. They looked more nervous than I was. They looked worried. The silence in the room was deafening.
Before we started, one contestant told me “You look so worried? You’re making me worry as well!”
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