What compels someone to lead others?
If you are the best at something, and other people are sucking SO BADLY it makes you want to cry, you may as well just take the lead. For example, when I was at play practice, this one girl and I were the only ones who knew how to do the dance, so we took the lead and taught everyone the parts of the dance they did not know. You have to be commanding, but not so that they find you a little bit annoying. A leader has to be really good at what they are supposed to lead you in, otherwise you can't lead. Leaders can't suck at their job. If I didn't know the dance, I shouldn't be the one teaching it. Otherwise, not only will you suck, everyone you "attempt" to help will be terrible too.
Another thing that compels someone to lead others is you have to be a people person. If you secretly dream of being a mass- murderer, being a leader is not the job that you are best qualified for. You have to be able to work with basically anyone. If you can't work with someone because they are a bit snobby, you will both only get more and more upset.
We can apply this in our daily lives. Having projects, dancing at play practice (tickets will shortly be on sale in the school store!), and planning a party are all examples of being a leader. You have to be a people person, and you have to be good at what you are leading.
I agree! You do have to be good at what you are leading. That is a huge factor. I like how you bring in a personal connection too, especially about dancing and teaching someone the dance. To be a leader you do have to be a people person. I enjoyed this post.
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