Beowulf: What Makes A Good Leader?

Every great leader starts with three great character traits. To be a good leader, you cannot major in minor things; you must be less distracted than your competition. Leaders need inspiration, they are not self-made; they are driven. A leader should be patient, open-minded, and present a positive attitude. No matter how successful your team becomes, a leader should guide you to do greater things than what you have already accomplished. A good leader does not do something because they feel it’s the right thing to do, but they do it cause that’s what they have a passion for doing. Loyalty is another great thing to look for in a great leader. For instance Beowulf left his own land to go defeat Grendel to protect Hrothgar and his people. After defeating him, Grendels mother came after Hrothgar and his people. Beowulf showed good leadership, he did not leave the land after defeating Grendel. Instead he tracked the new threat which was Grendel's mother. Beowulf and those who accompanied him set out to find his mother. As they found her, and was set to defeat her Beowulf was left to fight alone. Beowulf could have turned around and ran but what good leader would do that? …show more content…
Courage is key to a great leadership. Everyone has the compacity to be courageous, but how about being courageous leader. Harriet Tubman was a very courageous leader. Although she was already free and had escaped from slavery, she ricked her life to help free others. From freeing herself and going to the northern part of the U.S, she began leading fugitive slaves to Canada! Harriet Tubman is a true courageous