English II Honors 13 September 2002 A Poor Leader is Better Off as a Follower Persons in positions of power, who do not possess the right qualities to become proficient as leaders, will never become successful role models. Throughout history, leaders are supposed to act as role models for the general population. People without the proper guidance can become poor leaders as a result of the negative influence of others. Certain qualities that define a poor leader …showed first 75 words of 683 total…

…showed last 75 words of 683 total…not make them outstanding people in the aspect of leadership. Odysseus could have avoided trouble by following the advice of others. As in the stock market, when faith is not present, a large difference is not likely to be seen. If a leader demonstrates some or all of these less favorable characteristics he is not living up to his full potential as a leader and he does not have the successful support of his followers.