In one sentence, what makes a great leader?

CWO4 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 22:27:33 -0400

My answer: A great leader must be firm, fair, consistent and have a strong passion for helping/developing others.

Response by CPT Jacob Swartout made Jun 4 at 2014 10:42 PM

CPT Jacob Swartout — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 22:42:19 -0400

Someone who is sincere, committed, influential, highly respected, caring, disciplined and knows his duties and responsibilities well.

Response by SSgt Gregory Guina made Jun 4 at 2014 10:42 PM

SSgt Gregory Guina — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 22:42:42 -0400

Have to be able to make the right decision even if it is the unpopular decision.

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Jun 5 at 2014 6:30 AM

MSG Wade Huffman — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 06:30:14 -0400

My answer would be very similar to SSgt G and is taken from a quote from a mentor of mine. A great leader is one who is able to confidently and consistently choose the hard right over the easy wrong.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 5 at 2014 10:23 AM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 10:23:41 -0400

A humble leader is a great leader.

Response by SSG Alexander Shulman made Jun 5 at 2014 2:17 PM

SSG Alexander Shulman — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 14:17:58 -0400

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 5 at 2014 2:28 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 14:28:23 -0400

I believe that a leader must have the ability to influence others by providing a purpose and motivation.

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 14 at 2014 12:57 PM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 12:57:59 -0400

A great leader develops a relationship of trust with subordinates that results in commitment to the mission, not complying with orders based on formal or informal positions of authority.

Response by Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 12 at 2014 11:58 AM

Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 11:58:22 -0400

My answer: "The ability to realize that you are the least important member of the team, but you are the one responsible for ensuring the team can accomplish what the team has been assigned to do."

Response by Capt Jeff S. made Jul 22 at 2014 1:47 AM

Capt Jeff S. — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 01:47:13 -0400

A great example!