「tea.leaf」 Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Not about YCM anymore; taking this to a grand scale. The question: What makes a good leader? That's what we will be discussing here today. I have some ideas to put forth:1. Intelligent: Knowledge is power.2. Levelheaded: Calm and sensible.3. Logical: Acts with the mind rather than the heart.4. Resilient: Takes a beating and bounces right back.5. Critical: Not only of others, but also of themselves, to be self-correcting.6. Responsible: Deliver upon promises and resolutions.7. Receptive: Take criticism in a positive light and communicates with the people.8. Decisive: Must be able to make sound decisions in a prompt manner.9. Selfless: Put the needs of the people ahead of the needs of their own.10. Charismatic: Image is just as important as skill.11. Confident: Show no uncertainty and weakness.12. Secretive: Let known only what must be known. Please don't just use generic terms like "responsible"; use specific adjectives, and state why it's a valuable attribute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 I do not have an adjective... but someone who says what they do and does what they say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JoshIcy Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 And if your society chooses heart over logic? You must understand that to a deep degree as well. But know when to shut it down... #4 is something I will agree with till the day I die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
「tea.leaf」 Posted October 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 I do not have an adjective... but someone who says what they do and does what they say. Hmm... I get what you're saying, but I can't remember the word either... Wow, "responsible" seems to be the only fitting term. O..o I'll put that up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
♥ ЅϯᵲåώӀӞ℮ᴙʀɣ−ɴɨɨ−ƈħåɴ ♥ Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 One who thinks last, acts last, and goes last, after everyone's gone first. What word would that be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
「tea.leaf」 Posted October 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 One who thinks last' date=' acts last, and goes last, after everyone's gone first. What word would that be?[/quote'] I'm not sure, actually. I can't help but disagree with "thinks last." That phrase makes me think of sluggishness and lethargy, which are hardly positive attributes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrabHelmet Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Intelligent. It doesn't matter how "logical" you are if you're too bloody stupid to make any use of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
「tea.leaf」 Posted October 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Intelligent. It doesn't matter how "logical" you are if you're too bloody stupid to make any use of it. *head desks* I are idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco Straybyrn Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 MARTY! When'd you come back? =] ib4Machiavellianism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakura Vessal Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 MARTY! When'd you come back? =] ib4Machiavellianism. I have no idea what you just said lol Welcome back Tea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyhe Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Another attribute of a true leader is to decisiveness & being able to communicate with your followers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PikaPerson01 Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Selfless? Puts the people she leads over herself and her own personal gain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
「tea.leaf」 Posted October 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Selfless? Puts the people she leads over herself and her own personal gain? She. The use of that leads me to suspect you have certain connotations. Good points people; keep them coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodrun Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 You cannot list the characteristics of a good leader, without setting the group that person leads to a certain default.Meaning, what make one person a good leader for one group, does not mean that he/she would be a good leader for another group. So ask yourself, what group do you belong in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JoshIcy Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 ^: I believe that she was going for a good base on Generality. It is true that different groups need a specific sort of leader. But there is at least a skeleton to start from... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
「tea.leaf」 Posted October 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 You cannot list the characteristics of a good leader' date=' without setting the group that person leads to a certain default.Meaning, what make one person a good leader for one group, does not mean that he/she would be a good leader for another group. So ask yourself, what group do you belong in?[/quote'] No. All good leaders share common traits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycho Shocker Android Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Charismatic It doesn't matter how good you are if people don't want you as their leader, you'll just end up doing the dirty work for the boss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Altair Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Social. It doesn't matter if your amazing, if you remain a gloomy shadow in the minds of your followers they'll never be able to respect you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodrun Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 You cannot list the characteristics of a good leader' date=' without setting the group that person leads to a certain default.Meaning, what make one person a good leader for one group, does not mean that he/she would be a good leader for another group. So ask yourself, what group do you belong in?[/quote'] No. All good leaders share common traits. Leader of a Black on one hand.Leader of the KKK on the other. o.0" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Altair Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 You cannot list the characteristics of a good leader' date=' without setting the group that person leads to a certain default.Meaning, what make one person a good leader for one group, does not mean that he/she would be a good leader for another group. So ask yourself, what group do you belong in?[/quote'] No. All good leaders share common traits. Leader of a Black on one hand.Leader of the KKK on the other. o.0" Both have the same characteristics if you think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikachu Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 All leaders are special in their own way, and they each have their own speciality to lead their group.I don't think I have much to say...p.s Cup Noodles ready XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrabHelmet Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Political and military leaders have very different traits necessary. Political leaders need to be diplomatic and convince both the people and other political leaders to support them. Military leaders need to bark orders loudly. >_> There are several traits in common, like intelligence, but others, like charisma, aren't always so universal. Basically, picture a presidential candidate speaking like a drill sergeant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterOfMagicians Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 To know and better ones-self.To be responsible.Give credit where credit is due.Know those who work under you and what they are capable of, then have them do what they are capable of and just enough more to give them a challenge.good with time-management.and there's a bunch others, I'm just drawing a complete blank right now because my mind is in 8 different places right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparta™ Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 You need one more thing, Wisdom. Without wisdom, everything is useless. Wisdom teaches to be careful, try your best, always be friendly to one another, and all those things. Without wisdom, what would life be like? You should think about it. And all leaders have at least a little wisdom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Static Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Devious: Knows what's good and how to achieve it. Acts on it. Keeps what doesn't need to be known by everyone else to the few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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