In my final semester, we had a capstone project worth 40% of our grade. Our team of five couldn't agree on anything — two people wanted to build an app, one wanted a research paper, and the last guy just didn't show up to meetings. I was frustrated but decided someone had to step up. I called a meeting, laid out everyone's strengths, and proposed we combine ideas into a research-backed prototype. It meant more work for everyone, but each person got to contribute their best skill. The guy who never showed up? Turns out he was dealing with family issues and felt too ashamed to explain. When I reached out privately, he opened up and became our most committed member for the final stretch. We ended up getting the highest grade in the class. But the real win wasn't the grade — it was learning that leadership isn't about being the loudest voice. It's about listening, adapting, and creating space for people to do their best work. Sometimes the person holding the team back just needs someone to ask: 'Hey, are you okay?'