Change doesn't ask if you're ready-it simply invites you to rise.

Change isn't easy. And it's also inevitable. For young adults, life transitions are full of changes big and small, whether it be starting college, a career, or another path. In You Were Made to Rise, author Scott Bruce breaks down how to make the most of these moments and how to view the challenges that arise not as setbacks, but as stepping-stones toward growth.

More than just theory, this book is packed with real-world examples and exercises for young leaders facing change, each chapter drawing on Bruce's RISE Framework:

• Reflect on your long-term goals.
• Invest in growth by embracing challenges, not avoiding them.
• Strategize by learning from setbacks.
• Elevate by staying optimistic and surrounding yourself with support.

With this framework, young leaders can confidently adapt to life's unpredictable rhythms with resilience and emotional intelligence, learning from each step, stumble, or fall. As Bruce reminds us, leadership doesn't mean being perfect, and it isn't just a title; leadership is a dynamic quality shaped over time through our lived experiences and how we rise to difficult occasions. Leadership is a quality we can begin shaping today.