# Leaders
5 Lessons Learned From Our Greatest Leaders
The only way to become a good leader is by doing. As you do, you’ll inevitably make mistakes, and in every mistake, there’s a lesson to be learned. You can also draw from the lessons that we’ve learned from the great leaders of our past. History is there to be learned from, so it makes perfect sense to look into the legacies of those we hold up as examples of excellent leadership. As you strive to become a better leader, you can reflect on the lessons learned from the leaders we revere.
Black History Month is a Time to Remember African American Leaders
Schools and organizations are celebrating Black History Month. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial(Image is author's) African Americans were long oppressed in the United States of America. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. experienced the racism and injustice firsthand. He became an advocate for civil and human rights. He tried to bring about peaceful reform. He lost his life fighting for equality.