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Mark Gibson is a former gymnastics coach who once worked with many excellent athletes. He often
tells a wonderful story about a 15-year-old1 girl, Cindy, whose attitude brought out the best in
everyone.
Cindy wasn't a great2, but when she was in the gym, everyone complained less, worked harder,
and, not3, achieved more. Cindy was such a powerful motivator4she could see nothing. When it was
her turn to do the vault (跳马), mother would also5alongside her, and tell her how close she was to the
vault. When her mom said, 'Vault!', Cindy would reach out and jump,6her mother and herself.
Cindy loved the sport and kept7 because she and her mom refused to be defeated by her8.
Mark called her the most9member of the team, not because of her10ability, but because of her
heart and because she11a standard of perseverance (坚持) and courage that inspired others to get
more out of themselves. Everyone who12her work hard to be the best13 how much more they
could get out of themselves.
This is leadership---leadership by14. And we see this sort of leadership not only in15 but also
in families and in the workplace. Often the most important members of the team are not the16, most
skilled, or most powerful. Instead, their17 is in their attitude and their ability to inspire and18 others
with their optimism, enthusiasm, and determination.
People who know how to get the best out of themselves get the best of others.
There's no doubt that Cindy's19 has a great effect on her teammates. A person's personality matters
most because it comes from within and does not depend on20 alone.
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