A true leader is what?

Question

We see people everyday that are our leaders in work and in life. But what are the real qualifications to be a leader. Just because this person makes more money does not mean they are any kind of leader and I believe true leaders are hard to come by. I think a leader must be Wise, he or she must also be creative in their approach to the way they think a problem out. A leader must be stern and just But above all I believe a true leader must be willing to lead his followers through all the hardships no matter the tole it may take on him/her. A good leader never leaves his followers and never gives up on their dreams even if it means giving up on his own.

So here is the question what is a true leader in your mind, what qualities must they posses. Its a theoretical question so anything goes, have fun.

Answer 1

A true leader acts for the betterment of the whole and not the self.

... A true leader can never be selfish.

Answer 2

1. Those entities that perform one or more acts of leading.

2. The ability to affect human behavior so as to accomplish a mission.

3. Influencing a group of people to move towards its goal setting or goal achievement.

Answer 3

A true leader is a mother.

Answer 4

Chances are, a "true leader" is a first-born in the family, the one who is the natural leader of the siblings that come later. Being the first-born is like on-the-job-training for leadership.

Read about sibling position and other interesting psychological stuff at http://www.lifecourseinstitute.com

-- Dr. Bob

Answer 5

A true leader is somebody who can lead.

They must be intelligent. they must be brave because their goal and their destination will not be easy to journey to. You must be creative so you could find out all of the ways and methods to get to your destination. Must be be devoted and willing to sacrifice because a lack of devotion will lead to inconsistency. If you arent willing to sacrifice then you arent willing to go to the goal. You must give up things you arent willing to give up in order to reach your goal. Loyalty, a person who leads must be loyal to their followers.

A good leader must know the hearts of the people who followers. They must have something in common then they could communicate with each other. Communication is another aspect of leadership one must have to be a good guide because if you cannot communicate then the followers cant reach you and if you cant reach them then how are they going to listen to you and follow you. I wouldnt listen to somebody who couldnt reach me.  

Answer 6

I would say that a true leader is not made, it is born.  A true leader is someone who has the vision and the capability to lead,  he is wise, intelligent, can see out of the box and look at the bigger picture in everything.  A true leader can get his people's loyalty, he is not afraid to protect his people no matter what, and lead these people to dream and create his vision.  

A true leader talks and everyone listens.  His people are loyal to him, because he had already bought-in these people with his vision.

true leaders are hard to come by.  i have been with the work force for the past 20 years, and in 2004, i came upon a leader at work, whom i really appreciated for his coolness and vision and intelligence.  I hope he keep up the good work God have provided him, bec he has a big influence on me and my colleagues.

Answer 7

I believe that a true leader is someone that knows what his people needs and is willing to give it to them.  Someone that expects nothing of those he leads that he wouldn't be willing to do himself.  This leader should have been in their shoes and done their job.  A leader must put those he leads first, forgetting about his own goals and ambitions and putting theirs first (not completely selfless of a thing anyway as this will only help out his company, country, or whatever he leads thus pushing him up the ladder as well).  A leader should be the first one there and the last one to leave.  He/she  should always be ready to jump in in a pinch and to cover a mistake.  A leader must be forgiving once, and ruthless the next time.  

I cannot think of anything else now but I may add to this.

Answer 8

a ture leader is some one strong. That can lead others to do the right things, and keep going no matter what, that what a leader is  

Answer 9

A leader is usually somebody who is able to understand what makes a particular individual behave in the manner in which the leader wants them to behave. The leader then motivates that individual accordingly. Leaders need to get things done in any enterprise and will use a range of techniques to get the best out of people they are leading. I remember seeing a cartoon many years ago. The scene was set in a palatial boardroom. There were six members of the Board of this multinational company sitting around a large table. The Chairman of the Board was addressing the group. "Gentlemen", he said, " we have a serious problem". He continued,"we have run out of individual offices and titles - now we are going to have to pay our staff more money".

While more money may motivate one person, a title may give another more incentive. The leader of people will know which method to use and when to use it.