There may be some who are born good leaders – but no one lives her life as a leader without making an effort. Stellar leaders are courageous, strong, fair, dedicated, and honest -- and that's only the beginning! The best female athletes on this planet take leadership very seriously. Listen to what these champions have to say about it:

Jeanette Lee, Billiards - World Games gold medalist, two-time world championships silver medalist

Accept 'n Respect: Jeanette Lee on Diversity and Tolerance



Dara Torres, Swimming - Four-time Olympian, nine-time Olympic medalist

The Skinny Struggle: Dara Torres on Body Image




Julie Foudy, Soccer - Three-time Olympic medalist, two-time World Cup champion, former president of the Women's Sports Foundation

Kicking Butts: Julie Foudy on Smoking



Benishe Roberts, Volleyball - U.S. Professional Volleyball League MVP

Hooking Up: Benishe Roberts on Dating




Tina George, Wrestling - Three-time U.S. national champion, two-time Pan American Games champion

Tina George: Wrestling with Depression



Pam Fernandes, Cycling - Paralympic gold medalist, U.S. Olympic Spirit Awardee

Stand Up: Pam Fernandes talks Civic Duty



Barrett Christy, Snowboarding - 12-time X Games medalist

Doing Drugs: Drug Abuse with Barrett Christy




Kathy Collins, Boxing - Four-time world champion

Beating Abuse: Kathy Collins on Abuse




Sanya Richards, Track and Field - Olympic gold medalist, world championships silver medalist

Emotion Commotion: Sanya Richards on Self-Esteem




Aimee Mullins, Track and Field - First double below-the-knee amputee to compete in NCAA Division I track, World record holder, Paralympian

Alcohol and Drugs: Aimee Mullins on Substance Abuse



Lisa Ervin-Baudo, Figure Skating - Novice Ladies National Champion, Junior Ladies National Champion

Self-Harm: Lisa Ervin-Baudo talks Self-Harm



Elissa Steamer, Skateboarding - Four-time X Games champion, two-time World Cup of Skateboarding champion

Holding on at Home: Elissa Steamer on Family Issues



Dominique Dawes, Gymnastics - Three-time Olympic medalist, former Women's Sports Foundation president

Using the Snooze: Dominique Dawes on Sleep and Rest



Tania Satchwell, Motocross - women's pro national motocross champion, seven-time New Zealand women's national champion

Know Your Dough: Tania Satchwell on Financial Independence



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