Monday, September 8, 2008

Leadership and Leaders

What makes good leadership? What are the qualities that you look for in a leader?

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Anonymous said...

The qualities I look for in a leader are respect to others, kindness, and control towards attitude. What I think makes good leadership is that when you are counted on to lead and direct, you should try your best to lead. One should always be eager to help others and work in a team.

Anonymous said...

A leader is mostly a personality of you. In order to be a strong one, it requires you to stand out. You have to come up with idea yourself and not be afaird to state them. You have to be able to talk to your audience without being hesitant. When you go up to speak or lead a class you want people to remember you, not as bossy but as a leader. if someone says no you can't back down,you move forward and keep going. Don't be shy and stand proud and tall. =]

Anonymous said...

Answer to question: I think that the qualities in which we look for in a leader is how well he can speak, how he represents the country and the people. We should also look to see if he is the right president at the time in our history. People look for a leader that lets them express all their rights. A good leader will put his people first and not himself because he knows that he got their because of the people. -Thomas An

Anonymous said...

I think that if you want to be a good leader you can't be a hypocrite. In other words, you can't say that you are going to do one thing and then do a completely different thing. Another way to be a good leader is to let poeple know where you stand. By that I mean you need to let people know your thoughts and opinions. You also can't let anyone tell you tat your opinon is wrong. The last thing that i can say about being a good leader is that you can't be shy. You have to let people know who you are and what you believe. If you follow all of these things, then you will be a good leader.

Anonymous said...

What makes good leadership is a person who usually is self confident,exspressive, and vocies thier opinions wether their right or not. When I look for good quailities in a leader I look for responsiblity, respect,caring, and a good listener. These qualities are important to have so that others will listen to you as well and look up to you for help.

Anonymous said...

I think you can not be shy. You also should not contradict your statements. You should pay attention to both views of an argument and you should be able to convince people to do things. You need to stick to your views and people should know what views you have.

EmilyD said...

What I think makes a good leader is to be honest. If you are, lets say running for a political position and during your campain you say you will help the enviornment by promoting energy efficient homes; then if you win, as a leader you have to promote energy efficient homes. A bad leader would use their power to their own advantage, but a good leader would use their power in whatever way that would be best for the people you are leading. I also think what makes a good leader is to listen to the opinions and ideas of other leaders and espically your people. If you listen to other people then there is less of a chance that something bad will happen because you will have discussed it with many different views and opinions. All in all a good leader should be respectful and honest.

McK.Sturges. said...

What makes a good leader is filled with important traits. Such as, you have to be a great listener. When you listen to people they feel respected and feel important and feel that you care about how they feel. Another thing is, respect. For example, the golden rule, treat others the way you would want to be treated. When you respect your followers, they will respect you. It is also good to know what you are talking about. People with think you are not fit to lead them, and would want to find a smarter and better leader. Another thing is self-confidence,you shouldn't feel comfortable in front of someone or group of people.

Anonymous said...

To make good leadership you need to have ideas and some experience up your sleeve. You need to be able to talk to your audience and really lead them through. You need to be worrying about the peoples
problems and not your own. You need to be aware of the bad things going on, and protect the poeple. When I look at a leader I look for boldness. You need to stand up frot he people, and get yourself across. You need to be able to defend, if something bad occurs. Boldness and courage would make a good leader.

Ellery R said...

To me, a good leader has the best character and is liked by the majority. This is a quality that is, to me most important. You can't be a great leader if most people don't like you, you wouldn't have the people's support you need to accomplish your goals. I don't think that anyone can lead a town, state, or even a country without support from the people. Also, you have to able to confront problems that come along the road. No organizatioon is perfect, so when there is a problem, the leader can fix or attempt to fix the problem as best they can. Lastly, I think that a good leader is a knowledgeable leader. Some one who leads has to have some kind of expierience in leading. These are the qualities that make up a good leader.

Ellery R said...

To me, a good leader has the best character and is liked by the majority. This is a quality that is, to me most important. You can't be a great leader if most people don't like you, you wouldn't have the people's support you need to accomplish your goals. I don't think that anyone can lead a town, state, or even a country without support from the people. Also, you have to able to confront problems that come along the road. No organizatioon is perfect, so when there is a problem, the leader can fix or attempt to fix the problem as best they can. Lastly, I think that a good leader is a knowledgeable leader. Some one who leads has to have some kind of expierience in leading. These are the qualities that make up a good leader.

Ben said...

I believe that a good leader is someone who listens to their people. They need to help their people and not be greedy. They need to fight with their people like Octavian Ceaser and not sit back and watch the fight like Xerses. They can't be dictorious and they have to represent the people not himself. They should have experience and know what they are doing. they should be responsible, respectful, and caring.

Lilly said...

I think the ability to see that your opinion isn't the only one that counts makes a good leader. I think this because no matter how good you think your view is you should at least listen to others. I also think responsibility is a good trait in a leader because you don't want a leader who is late for everything and never does what he/she says he/she will do.

Anonymous said...

A good leader has to be brave and fair. They have to treat everyone equal. They also must have experience. They can't just stand up and run a country; they have to have some experience on running things smoothly. They have to make the country, or whatever they are leader of run smoothly, while also not secluding them from other places in the world. A good leader also must not back down and look afraid. But they can't put the country and people in trouble. To be a good leader you cannot be shy. You have to stand up for what you believe is right.

Steve L said...

My opinion of what makes good leadership is someone who backs up what they say and does not give hollow promises. the qualites i look for in a leader are honesty, strength,determination, good judgement and most of all a heart.

TIffany Arias said...

ok my idea on what makes a good leader is honesty, strength,determination, good judgement.They have to make the country or anything they're leading run very smoothly .A good leader has to be brave and fair. They have to treat everyone equal. They also must have experience.

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Kelby L said...

I think good leadorship qualities include being able to speak your mind without the fear of prosacution. Another quality of leadorship is honesty and determination to get things done. A good leador also has to have ample experience serving under someone.

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Breana B. said...

What I think makes leadership is honesty, eager to work hard, and someone who is willing to listen to what people have to say.
What I think the qualities are, always wanting to hear what his/her people have to say, and they have to be compleatly honest with everybody.

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Emily Svenningsen said...

I think a good leader needs to be responsible, honest, and have a good will to change things that need to be changed.
I also think that a person that has voice or a say in things will be a good leader. If we have a person with a quiet voice, that can't talk out, I don't think that he or she would be able to control 200 billion people in the United States. Though this person will have to listen to all the other people's suggestions and comments.
I think that these qualities will make a good leader because it will give us a dependable person to look up to, who can listen to the people and everyone of this country.

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Michael Maurial said...

What people look for in a leader is determination,Responsibilty, and good judgement. A leader should be Honest and fair with everbody.

Alex said...

Good leadership involves honesty. How can you trust a dishonest leader? Good leadership also involves bipartisanship. What will you get done if you go along party lines all the time? A good leader accepts responsibilty for his/her mistakes. How can you learn from mistakes if you don't even know you made a mistake? A good leader needs good judgement. How can you make a good decision if you don't have good judgement? Finally, a good leader puts his/her country first and him/herself second.

Tim M said...

a good leader needs respect,but he needs to give respect to get respect,he also needs power

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Melanie W. said...

What i think it takes to be a good leader is to have a good attitude towards people and to be willing to help people if they need help. I also think that if you want to become a good leader you need to be kind and treat people with respect and they'll do the same for you.

Anonymous said...

I believe that good leadership is created by several things. These characteristics include good judgment, honestly, mental strenth, intelligence,fairness, mutual respect and determination. Without good judgement, he leader wouldnt be able to read people in the right way, much creating havoc

Anonymous said...

I believe that good leadership is created by several things. These characteristics include good judgment, honestly, mental strenth, intelligence,fairness, mutual respect and determination. Without good judgement, he leader wouldnt be able to read people in the right way, much creating havoc

Anthony G said...

What I think makes a good leader honesty.If you don't have an honest leader there is no way knowing what will happen next. An honest person makes a good leader because we need a leader who is willing to admit when they have done wrong,or don't know what they are doing at all. A leader also needs to stand up for what they belive in.

LoganRoss said...

I think a good leader has a good character and stands up for what he believes in. She/he should also be liked by the majority of the people. A good leader also has to be honest, because if he isn’t his people and government will not trust him. They need to recognize things wrong with society and take action to change those things. Experience plays a huge role in being a good leader. if an inexperienced leader is put in charge of a country, he/she will not be able to cope with the pressure of 200 million people in the united states. But I agree with Ellery in that being liked by the majority of the people is the MOST important attribute in a leader, because if he isn’t liked by all. People will revolt and that’s not very good. These are a few of what makes a good leader.

Serena G said...

My opinon is a good leader should act as a voice for thier peers. The need to be honest and trustworthy. Their problem solving skills need to be in good condition. As well as to take responsibility for the actions they have done whether it is good or bad. They should involve everyone in any group function and make sure all ideas are recognized and appriciated. Most importantly they need to be responsible because in a usual situation when you're taking on a leadership position you are also taking on a responsibility. A good leader needs to provide encouragement and support to those who are a bit shy and arent as outgoing as others. They also need a strong force of determination to acomplish whatever they are trying to do. Who would want a leader that gives up??

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Kirby p said...

What I think makes for a good leader is for a leader to have good decision making, kind and respectful to his/her followers, and can use his/her power to do good. The qualities that would make a good leader are to make good desision, like if we would go into a war or not. Also to be respectful and kind to their followers so people don’t start to fight with the leader or each other. The last quality is that the leader should use his power for good so that he can help the economy and people in need.

Zach K said...

I think that good leadership is when someone is able to make changes in when the person who is leading is able to make changes for the better where they are leading. One example of this is the president should be able to make quick and informed decisions. Just like president Bush on 9/11 he had to go to war or hope that it wouldn't happen again. I also think that a leader should have had to do something that could be important to the people. Like John McCain when he was in the military he was given the chance to get out of the POW's but, he wanted to let the people who had been there longer get out first. I also believe what Anthony g said about honesty but I do not think that that is the most important thing. I think the most important thing is to have experience running something. Like military leaders. They make decisions that put the people around them in a ton of danger. I also think you have to have patents because sometimes someone could be getting on your nerves but, you could be trying to make peace with them and do not want to upset them.

Carne said...

I agree with Ellery. I think the best quality in a leader is his or her all around character. But I also think that she should have experience beyond just senator or governor. They should be involved with the military just as much as the people which they are leading. These leaders should have already have made many big decisions which turned out good. Showing he or she knows what is god for the people. Also they should be able to adapt to any challenge they are faced with. These leaders be should highly educated on every situation they are facing. This leader should have a great knowledge of our past. These leaders should be liked by the people. Even if you are just a small town mayor or the president the people you are leading should agree you and what you are doing.

Anonymous said...

Emma L. :) said....
I think leadership is very important. There are many qualities that you need to be a good leader. You need to be able to listen to what other people say, because if you don't, you can't lead or tell other people if they are doing something wrong. You also need to participate. If you don't participate, you may come across, as someone who doesn't want to learn. To be responsible is very important, because if everyone does something, and you don't want too, you need to be able to stand up for yourself. This takes a lot of self-confidence. Honesty is key. You need to always tell the truth to be a good leader. A good leader is willing to confess of something that they have done wrong. So, as you can see, there are lots of qualities you need to become a great leader.

Amanda T said...

I think that a good leader needs to be responsible, honest, thinks of others as well s self, and of course lessons to others' ideas and incorporates them into his/her own ideas. Also they would need to be able to talk in front of cords, so also have I voice and on stage fright. They would need to be open t new ideas and comments from others. Defiantly optimistic on mater what happens. I think that a good leader would need these characteristics to be a leader everyone is willing to follow, appreciate, be inspired by, and look up to with as much trust and faith that they can give you.

kevinp said...

I think that the qualities that make a good leader would be for one, a military leader. For example, in times of struggle, a good leader would know what strategies to deploy, weather to attack of hold back, etc. A second trait that makes a good leader would be honesty, and loyalty to their community. Without this trait, no one would want a person who lies about the past or does not show much of a passion to run his/her community. To name another quality, the leader should have had previous experience, and lots of it. Would you really want someone who is inexperienced to run a community? This is one of the main qualities a leader needs, because you need to have first hand expierencence in leading a group of people in order to run a community. For example, many good Greek and Roman leaders had lots of experience fighting for their country before they became leader. Finally, I believe that personality is another major role in running a community. If a person is too aggressive, they may invade other countries and those "other countries" may become enemies with the leaders' country. On the other side, if a leader is too passive and they are under attack, they should know when to attack, and how aggressively. A Good personality also gets respect from the people, and that is very important, especially if they will be fighting for you. All these traits make up a good leader.

Billy H said...

One thing I would like to have in a leader is their decision making. They will sometimes need to make quick decisions, and they will sometimes need to patience, they need to be able to think about a problem and come up with the best solution possible. We also need someone who will not be tainted by power. They can't let the job title go to their head, or I think they will begin to forget about everybody, and make decisions on what’s better for them rather than the people. I agree with Breanna B. in that, you have to listen to both sides of a conversation. He must be able to listen, once he hears other opinions he could realize things and this could impact his decisions for the better. Those are just a few traits.

Billy H said...

One thing I would like to have in a leader is their decision making. They will sometimes need to make quick decisions, and they will sometimes need to patience, they need to be able to think about a problem and come up with the best solution possible. We also need someone who will not be tainted by power. They can't let the job title go to their head, or I think they will begin to forget about everybody, and make decisions on what’s better for them rather than the people. I agree with Breanna B. in that, you have to listen to both sides of a conversation. He must be able to listen, once he hears other opinions he could realize things and this could impact his decisions for the better. Those are just a few traits.

James said...

I think that the qualities that make a good leader are that he must be a strong leader and he must be a good speaker. He should be aware of what is happening around him but he should not have to get his fingers into everything. Such as if he gets the US into a war he should just simply give it to the military and tell them to win the war and then supply them with what they need to do that. So a good leader should also be trustworthy and have trust in other people but he should be careful of who he gives that trust to. I think that a good leader should be respectful of the people in the US as a whole and of people in other sections of the office such as the secretary of defense. He must be a good speaker to let people know what is happening. The only time he should ever withhold information is when if he does it will cause widespread terror and confusion. These are the qualities that I think make a good leader and I hope that the winner of the Presidential Election will live by these.

Anonymous said...

A good leader? Thats what you say? Ha!...I beleive a good leader involves someone who understands different peoples' situations and listens to assorted ideas coming from from their perspective. Also, listening isnt the only thing that is needed in a good leader...because if i was the leader i could sit in a big fluffy chair all day and just listen to people complain and not do anything about it! But surley any leader of ours should be honest, respectful, a good listener,they should be able to care for the human beings in any way possible, and finally,(yes, i agree with KimP) the leader should be eagar to help our country.

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Sean I. said...

To be a good leader you must not be shy and sometimes make choices that may hurt people. You hve to listen to both side of a conflict and make the best choice possible. You have to have character. You must also be honest. This is what makes a good leader.

Jess D said...

To be a good leader you must incorporate others ideas with yours. You can’t be the “It’s my way or the highway” type of person you need to listen to other people. Another trait that I think makes a good leader is kindness, and perseverance. For someone to be able to run a country or even a small group they need to be able to connect and help out the other people in that group. Most of all a leader needs to actually do something. If a person says they have a problem with something they need to know how to help them out. And if they don’t they at least need to find someone that can help them. These are the traits that I think make a good leader.

Gracek said...

To be a good leader…..I agree with Sean sometimes you can’t take the easy way out and you have to do what’s best for others, even if they don’t think so. You also have to take pride in your decisions, but don’t be too cocky about it. Responsibility is also a main key in good leadership. You can’t let your team down. They are all counting on you, but don’t give them all the answers, for they have to figure it out too. But you have to help others too, because some people are confused and don’t know what is going on. Let them know that it’s okay to be confused. The key to being a good leader is inside all of us…some have to dig, but some show it right away.

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Kelly said...

I think that there are many diffrent qualities that a good leader should have. One very important role in being a leader is having to hear what everyone has to say and take there suggestions into consideration. You have to be very honest with people because if not you could end up with a another problem you would have to slove. Another very important quality is being a good speaker. You have to be use to getting up in front of crowds and speaking. They can not be shy to speak in front of people. Also they have to someitmes tell people what they do not want to hear. But take there ideas into consediration. They can not be bossey. If they are no one will ever want to listen to them. These are the qualities i think that a good leader would have.

Unknown said...

I think that to make a good leader they have to be strong and courageous. They need to be able to support their people through times of trouble and frustration. But a leader can’t just do what they think is right they need to be open minded to other people’s comments and take them into consideration. You don’t just need to be bold but you need to be wise. If you were fit to be a leader than you would think about other people’s needs before you think about your own. That is what I would really look for in a leader.

Anonymous said...

I think what makes a good leader is a good decision maker.There are times in life when someone has to make a quick desicion and they have to come up with the best solution possile. A leader has to listen to others thoughts and try to construct them into a great solution. A good leader shuldn't take part of a dictator bossing people around. A good leader thinks about the problem and fixes it wisely so everyone is happy. A good leader must be strong and has to be capable of the problems that life throughs at them. A good leader should respect people the way he or she would want to be treated and must listen to everyone around them.Leaders have to listen to both sides of the arguement and discuss how to solve the prblem. A good leader must be responsible with his or her actions. If they make the wrong decsions they must be able to fix it. A good leader must be honest and trustworthy. These are the qaulities I think a good leader should have.

Kate D said...

For me, a leader should be someone who hears ideas and respects the ideas that were said. Also if the leader hears the idea then he or she will put all the ideas together and make it work with the problem. Also that the leader is liked by others because if the leader is not liked, then it is very hard to agree with them because they are too bossy and always goes with their idea. With respecting other people’s ideas and putting them together to make it work really shows that that person is a leader and that she or he can make anything really work together. Also a leader to me thinks about others feelings and makes sure that people will not get hurt by whatever the idea is said. That makes them stand out and shows that they are a leader. To me, that makes you a leader.

lucasG said...

To be a good leader you need to be able to make decisions based on the information you have at hand. You need to make decisions on what you believe is right. Also for a leader to be a successful one they need to have power and use it in the right way. Leaders need to be able to command respect from the people that they are leading. If the people don’t listen to you, there is no point in what you are doing. But a leader can’t just make speeches and talk to the group. The leader needs to listen to others ideas without being bias and make a decision that benefits the group. The leader also needs need to back up what they say. They can’t say one thing and to the complete opposite. A leader needs to be honest and dependable so that the people are willing to put their faith into the leader. Also a great leader needs experience. Eleanor Roosevelt once said that you gain strength, courage, and wisdom through experience where you stop to look fear in the face. That is the only way to be a good leader.

Anonymous said...

I think a leader should have good ethics, fair to everyone no matter of anything about them, and should say what they think and let other people share their ideas aswell. Good leaders have good listening skills and respect other people and should expect the same back when they are speaking. Also they should have good speaking skills to large and small groups of people. They should speak loud and clearly when they are speaking aswell.

Anonymous said...

i think a good leader is an inteligent leader. he speeks well and knows what to speak about.if your leader isn intelegent enough to lead a country then they would not be a good leader. they have to know what to do and whenthey should aslo be fair to everyone in the country and look after the poor. they should also listen tot he people of the united states, they should listen to the people and respect there ideas and beliefs

CassidyW said...

A good leader to me means to be able to take charge but not in a snobby way. To let others join and respect themselves and others. I feel that thy should be the ones who remind others if they are doing something wrong and are not afraid to say it. Just because they think they might be made fun of. One who is not afraid to speak up to a friend. If you lose a friend, they mus not have cared enough for you to understand. Someone who does what they think is right, not stand back and let it happen just because they think its not that bad.

Anonymous said...

To me a leader is someone who is really looking to good for his/her people. He is NOT selfish and listens to what the people have to say. A leader spends more time worrying about his followers than himself. A true leader takes action when they say they will, and doesn't just say it when he feels threatened by someone with power. He also treats himself as an equal to the people who look up to him. He is open, honest, and knows the difference between what is thought to be right and what is actually right. A good leader hears the people when he listens to them. A fun leader is a person who knows how to be serious at work, but can relax and have fun when necassary!

courtneyl said...

I think a good leader is one that is not scared to say what is on there mind. A good leader should also be very organized so that thing do not turn into mayham.A leader should also have alot of experrience so they will have alittle experence in each subject.They should also listen to what other people are saying so that they can compermise a that way people will not start a fight.Agood leader is also one that peole will respect and listen to if that person is not heard then they would not be constructed.

David K said...

To me, a good leader is someone who is open to new ideas, even though they may not be the best ideas. The have to be able to listen. I also think a good leader is someone who is fair and just, who can treat the economy right, rather than just useing their power as a leader for their own gain. A leader should also be able to make decisions that are the best for the country, as well as best for the situation at hand, assuming there is a situation. Another trait that makes a good leader is honesty. What kind of a leader does anythig without first letting the community know, and possibly have a say in it. Without the people knowing, we would be in shock when we actually found out, and maybe not pleased with the decision at hand, especially if it was "violence" related. Another thing that would make a good leader is experience. Someone with experience would know what to to in certain case scenarios. They would be able to lead the people with knowledge, other than a leader with no experience, who wouldn't know what to do in certain case scenarios, and let the people suffer for lack of knowledge, and the mistakes that he made for his lack of knowledge.

Olivia D said...

A good leader is a person who listens,understands,and respects the people. He is NOT selfish or rude. To be able to discuss the issues,he must not be quite or shy, but to be speak loud,clearly and fluent enough for everyone to hear and understand. Some of the big qualities the people look for in a leader is one who can take care of the problems/issues,instead of just talking about them over,and over,and over again. Like,say,the war in Iraq for example. "When will it end? Will our troops come home?" Those are just some of the many questions some americans wonder. One more thing people look for in a leader is one who is a good role model,one who does not say/do wrong things. And those are just some of the qualities that make a good leader.

Anonymous said...

I agree with Spencer and Ellery, about having all around good character, but dude you dont have to be in the military to be a good leader. You could be a good president or whatever and not be in the military. I also agree with trist-man he's right when he says a good leader is a inteligent leader. Also a leader must be able to speek well ( unlike Bush)(lol)because he needs to tell the country about whats happening. And i Like the whole idea about listening to the people of the united states.

Ethan L said...

I think a good leader listens to what the people say, and that he or she gives them all an equal say in things no matter what level or class they're in. I think another importint part of being a good leader is that your honest, because if a leader isn't honest then it will be hard for the people your leading to be able to tell when your telling the truth. I also think a leader should be a good roll model. If a leader isn't a good roll model then his followers will also eventualy end up like him. A good leader also neads to be good at speaking in public.

Tina L said...

Leadership is like a personality. If your personality includes quick desicion making and the right desicion making, you might just have what it takes to be a true leader. Leaders stand up for what's right and help others in need. John McCain displays leadership in different ways than Barack Obama. McCain picks out individuals such as the military and any soldiers that would be willing to vote for him. He explains his captivity in Vietnam many times to show that he knows what other soldiers go through. With this in mind of the veiwers,most of them have had family members, friends, cousins, neighbors, go in the war and fight for our country in another continent.

willyc said...

agood leader takes resposibility forhis own actions and rarely makes mistakes. someone who is a good leader looks at both sides view and understands where they are coming from and trys to make every one satisfied. even if they dont totally agree with them. they think it over alooks at the good things about thier point of view.

soledad said...

To be a good leader you should never criticize your opponent. That is what causes division in campaigns. Democrats and republicans would get along/work better together if they didn’t bad mouth each other. Instead of saying “-----doesn’t know what he is talking about and is too young and in experienced, so you should not vote for me” campaign leaders should say things more like “I would change what is going on in the world and instead of focusing on ------- like -------, I will focus on more important issues like-------.’’ People will listen to each other if they are not criticized. The fact that Obama generally doesn’t criticize McCain as much as he gets criticized already makes me want to vote for what he is standing for. After this it’s just a question of whether or not I agree with what he is standing for. Rock Obama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

What i think makes a good leader is not to be afraid to speek out. A leader as character in them. When there is a problem the leader is always there to help fix the situation. A good leader runs thing smoothly. A leader must be brave and fair. A good leader is not someone who is hiding in the back round of the group. A leader stands out in the group. To be able to stand out in the group takes a lot of confidence.

September 10, 2008 8:30 AM

Unknown said...

A good leader should have many good qualities and few if any bad ones. A good leader puts his people before himself, his people should like him or her, one that is fair to his people, he should be someone who is not afraid to take charge, and always knows what is best for his people. A good leader is the type of Pearson who is not afraid to do what is right for is people.

tjbdef said...

i think what makes could leadership is not being afraid to speak out an willing to make sacrifices for the sake of the people and there future. a good leader is does not have to be a good speaker he just has to have good politics, good morals, and a true devotion to make things different, not just to please the public to get to become the leader


Sydney i disagree with you Obama dosen't criticize McCain? Obama just referenced to Palin as a pig with lipstick, then covered it up by saying it was taken out of context when it was clearly an attack on her
and if McCain attacks Obama?
it's considered just smear tactic, or because he's black which is a reason a lot of the public will vote for him for, his race. not his poltics or his speeches, or his experience, his race and once they have decided that, Obama, can do no wrong, especially with the mainstream media and anybody that goes against him is blown away and thrown under the bus because there going against the river's current

Ry Ryan M said...

i think what makes a good leader is how he or she handles problems and how he or she fixes mistakes.

Tyler L said...

A leader must be a couple of things. The two most important things are fairness and strong through tough times. A leader must be fair because without fairness there would be no control. A leader must be strong through tough times and keep the followers going. The leader should never stop going. That is what makes a leader.

OliverT said...

I beleive that one aspect of good leadership is that a leader fihts with his men. Through out history we see many great leaders fight with their men in wars. Leonidas fought with his Spartans and Octavion Ceaser fought with his Romans. John McCain is a war hero, so that helps his repetouire. I am not saying that it is neccesary to have a leader fight with his men but it helps a great deal.
Another aspect is to keep as many people happy as you lead them. Marrie Antoinette was beheaded in the French Revolution because she and her husband, the king, were living a good life, completely oblivious to the starving people they ruled over. It helps to have leaders who pay attention to the people's needs.

Anonymous said...

Cornel

i belive a good leader needs to be honest with his people and not lie to them about things.

Anonymous said...

Cornel

i belive a good leader needs to be honest with his people and not lie to them about things.

Anonymous said...

Cornel

i belive a good leader needs to be honest with his people and not lie to them about things.

Anonymous said...

Cornel

i belive a good leader needs to be honest with his people and not lie to them about things.

vincent collins said...

i think that being a leader is to be a rolmodle.

chrisL said...

i think a good leader should stand up for what they believes, and is not afraid to say something that other cannidites dont believe in. they also have to set a good example for people who are doing somthing wrong.they must have open ideas to share with people.

Anonymous said...

I think an important quality of a good leader is someone who can be trusted. If they are not trusted, people will not believe what they say. I also think that a good leader should be confident. They also must be honest. A good leader should be able to give good advice. When the people they are leading are in need of help, their leader should have the ability to tell them the best thing to do in their particular situation. Responsibility is also a necessary quality. The leader will not be organized and people will become upset and will feel disrespected. In my opinion, these are the most important parts of a good leader's personality.

ElliottB said...

What makes a good leader is someone who can control people, but can still take good ideas from other people. he/she must also be able to boost moral if things are going wrong. These are just two simple things that makes a good leader, I will now proceed on going more in depth in my explanation. If your leader can not lead a group of people effectively with out just blundering on ahead, they are bound to make some kind of critical error. That is why the leader must be able to listen to ideas from other people in their group because people in that group will probably have very good ideas, and what comes with these brilliant ideas is, well, no enormous problem that was prone to occur!!!! The other critical thing that must be taken care of is that the leader must have the ability to boost moral and happiness. I mean what’s worse than having a leader who can not make you happy? you defiantly need someone who can say “Ok, so things didn’t go well, but we did try hard!” These are just two brief examples on what makes a leader very strong.

Emily G said...

The qualities I look for in a leader is someone who has the guts to stand up for themselves and their friends. I also like to look up to someone who’s optimistic and is able to have a positive out look on and situation. A good leader also wants to listen to everybody’s ideas before making the final decision. Also a good leader is responsible, as in they’ll take care of something with the utmost care and attention, these are some of the most important qualities I look at for a leader.

Anonymous said...

I think a good leader has to be strong and clever. He/She has to be on the good side of the people, and give them the things they need. A good leader puts his/her heart and soul into every task, no matter how insegnificant(I know I spelled that wrong). A good leader is fearless and will take on anything.

Anonymous said...

I think a good leader has to be strong and clever. He/She has to be on the good side of the people, and give them the things they need. A good leader puts his/her heart and soul into every task, no matter how insegnificant(I know I spelled that wrong). A good leader is fearless and will take on anything.

Anonymous said...

I think a good leader has to be strong and clever. He/She has to be on the good side of the people, and give them the things they need. A good leader puts his/her heart and soul into every task, no matter how insegnificant(I know I spelled that wrong). A good leader is fearless and will take on anything.

Anonymous said...

I think a good leader has to be strong and clever. He/She has to be on the good side of the people, and give them the things they need. A good leader puts his/her heart and soul into every task, no matter how insegnificant(I know I spelled that wrong). A good leader is fearless and will take on anything.

Anonymous said...

I think a good leader has to be strong and clever. He/She has to be on the good side of the people, and give them the things they need. A good leader puts his/her heart and soul into every task, no matter how insegnificant(I know I spelled that wrong). A good leader is fearless and will take on anything.

Anonymous said...

I think a good leader has to be strong and clever. He/She has to be on the good side of the people, and give them the things they need. A good leader puts his/her heart and soul into every task, no matter how insegnificant(I know I spelled that wrong). A good leader is fearless and will take on anything.

vanessa w said...

Something that i look for in a leader would be someone that makes a good leader would be someone that is in controll but not to pushy and demanding. Someone that knows what they want and what there looking for in there situation. A good leader would be someone that all the people would love they would be kind and they'de listen to the people.

Unknown said...

A good leader should pay attention to history and not make the same mistakes that have been made in the past. He or she should lead by example and act the way that they expect others to act. They should be hard working,honest and have integrity. They can motivate others to work at acheiving goals.

Anonymous said...

A good leader gives respect to his people, and then he will receive respect. He has to be able to make good and quick decisions if the time comes. He/she has to be intelegant and not make desitions that would benifit him but which would benifit the people. He has to put in perspective that there are poor people and rich people and that he has to treat them equaly in dicitions making. Each dicision has to benifit each person class.

Anonymous said...

Good leadership is someone who takes controle of a situation or problem. That person help everyone in the group get involved. someone whos not affraid. someone who you can count on in the group. a leader doesn't let the group down. to me, a leader is someone who gets the job done

Anonymous said...

being a good leader means to me:
listening to the people
good contact when talking
coming up with good solutions to problems
getting others to help
have fun

Tom Asc. rocks said...

What makes a good leader i think is how they handle a situation under stress, so they dont just shutdown or make rash actions. Also a leader shouldn't make fun of other canidates, i wish they did that today. They should also accept the other canidates opinion. The things i look for in a leader is if there policies are reasonable. Also if they help out economy. Examples lower our gas prices, not depending on the foreigh countries oil. Because they just keep raising the prices because we rely on them. And you can tell what type of leader a person is by his/her personality.

-Tom Ascenzi

Sam K said...

i think that we need a confedent leader. they should be experenced with political issues. they should have at least a few years of experence. a leader need to be determened and honest with what they say. they should show good judgement.

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Sam M said...

I think a good leader is someone who always puts others first. He or She must make decisions that are best for whatever they’re leading. They have to be responsible, caring, and treat everyone the same. Most importantly they have to be honest. If a leader is not honest, then people that they are leading will not trust them and that can create chaos.

cornholio said...

I belive that a leader should be able to be honest and not lie to his people. And to adress a problome even if it makes there lifestyle worse . Another good trait of a leader is to inform his / hers suporters aabout how he / she is actualy going to do what they say. leaders sould also be able to take critcicesm well because they generally always end up disagreeing with someone.