Comments on: What is good leadership?

By: Kat

Kat — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:56:54 +0000

There are many types of leaders, but to me the best ones believe in the best of people and inspire and empower those around them to indeed become the best versions of themselves. They connect us to a larger shared vision and call us to action.

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:43:35 +0000

a good leader is someone who is honest, has no judgment of others, leads from the heart, is without ego and doesn't have self fulfilling agendas…. while also being inspiring to those who need the guidance… someone who is a facilitator for growth.

By: Cobby

Cobby — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:42:26 +0000

Good leadership creates an environment of plenty by creating opportunity for everyone. Good leadership is intelligent, thoughtful, articulate and open. Good leadership is principled. Good leadership creates an environment in which respectful debate it encouraged and in which all participants are safe to express their opinions. Good leadership inspires.

By: Daniel Gibbons

Daniel Gibbons — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:25:41 +0000

My biggest frustration with politicians is their unwillingness to make decisions. The culture of responding to opinion polls or conducting a referendum on a difficult issue is actually anti-democratic. Democracy is about electing leaders we trust to make decisions that may not pass the populist gut reaction / instant gratification test, but are good for the long term.

By: Alison

Alison — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:35:12 +0000

Its said that good leaders don't flock. You find them, one by one.

By: ChaseLisbeth

ChaseLisbeth — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:47:08 +0000

True leaders work for justice. They understand that the personal is political, that they can only lead by being people worthy of being followed, that there's no faking it, no tricks, no methods. Just honesty, teamwork, and, hopefully, a little bigger pie to be shared at the end of the day.

By: kerrymac

kerrymac — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:42:00 +0000

A good leader should lead by example and practice what they preach. Nothing is more inspiring than someone who lives honestly and gives back with an open heart.
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By: Ellen

Ellen — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:08:33 +0000

Gentle, quiet wisdom – one who provides safety for us to be who we are.

By: Kaiulani

Kaiulani — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:03:07 +0000

Someone who steps up when things are at their worst. It is always easy to lead in the good times, it what you do in the bad times that count.

By: Susie Hutchinson

Susie Hutchinson — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:28:34 +0000

Integrity, clarity in the objective and brilliance. There is nothing worse than someone who hasn't accomplished anything, trying to lead or teach.