Ethan Nokes
English 1
4-10-2015
What is a leader?
“Follow my lead, and we will make it through this cave safe and sound,” proudly states Ash. “But Ash what if we fall in a trap,” Billy says frightened. “There’s nothing to worry about when I’m up front Billy. Everything will be alright don’t worry,” Ash states courageously. Just like Ash a great leader must know how to keep his followers under control. To keep the people that trust in the leader sane the leader must be calm and tough no matter how hard the going gets.
Being calm is key to being the best leader one can be. For example, when the commander is leading his troops into battle, he is calm so his fellow fighters can be strong as well as calm along with him. For many of us, being calm in dangerous situations is impossible, but leaders must step up to the plate and be nearly fearless to keep everyone under control. In addition, I once had to be that leader that had to stay calm for my sister’s sake. Tending to the animals in the pasture, my sister and I notice a bull looking at us with fury in it’s eyes. Right before my sister screams I tell her to get out of the pasture very slowly. Too often, people will get injured or killed for not keeping cool in dangerous situation. Therefore, leaders are what keep people safe with their ability to stay calm under pressure.
Great leaders also need to be tough so they can set an example for the weak. For example, the big brother must be tough to protect his little brother or sister. For many of us, keeping our siblings or friends safe is a top priority, and to keep them safe a leader must stay tough through thick and thin. In addition, the lighting fast swordsman of a group it tough to intimidate others away from the group. We also, must be tough even if we aren’t a leader so we can keep a group safe. Therefore, being tough can be the deciding factor of life our death.
“See I told you we would make it,”says Ash. “Yeah you’re right I don’t know why I doubted you,”says Billy. A great leader must be both calm and tough so that a group will be as fearless as the leader.