# Kenneth Okeke: I learned how to be an accountable leader at 11 years old — thanks to a Nintendo 3DS

> When people consider where leadership originates, they’ll often cite club sports, internships or professional experience. My response is different. I was 11 when I got into “Super Smash Bros.

- **Source:** [Chicagotribune](https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/06/26/opinion-nintendo-3ds-community-social-group-leadership/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a404230d2e4a413fa9a34b4)
- **Published:** 2026-06-27
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #nintendo
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