How to be a leader by VP Nick

Leaders are often seen in our daily lives, but what does it take to be an excellent leader? Well a leader is defined as a person who leads a group, organization, or country.  A leader has leadership skills, such as being responsible, mature, knowledgeable, and open-minded. Doing so allows the leader to be the best at listening to others around him/her, take charge of responsibilities in a professional manner, and help the individuals nearby. An example of a leader is Mahatma Gandhi since he used his wisdom and charisma to convince the people of a peaceful nonviolent solution. He was strong and reliable; acting as the backbone for the people. Like most leaders, Gandhi listen to the concerns that the people & took the responsibility towards implementing it. Also, leaders set examples for others to follow: a legacy which can be carried onto others. Gandhi’s nonviolent form of protest is what inspired Martin Luther King Jr during his Civil Rights movement. These legacies are created by people who are determined to be “the change you want to see in the world”.  Your DECA Advisers are leaders as well. Among many tasks, they manage chapter members during competitions and in the classroom setting. Being a leader isn’t easy but it is certainly a worthwhile path.