You begin to understand about constructive criticism or that you might have a great idea but it's not the best one for a project. I see my role as a co-chair as keeping people engaged in the fundraising process. If that means being a team captain, then I'll be a team captain.

As an athlete in college, you learn life skills from being part of a team. That translates so well to the workplace - how to work with other people, how to relate.