SOME PEOPLE ARE tracked down by what I call the spirit of history, to play a role in the evolution of humankind. My experience stands as a striking contrast to King’s very steady, visible path to leadership. In my case, it’s hard to draw a straight line that defines exactly how I came to lead. My story shows how the spirit can order a person’s steps. It can pluck him or her from the most unlikely place to stand on the front lines of change.
