I am a leader, although I still have much to learn as I'm still very young. To me, the qualities of a leader are (and I do practice all of them):
- Step forward when others are hesitating.
- Make a decision when others are indecisive.
- Take charge when others are panicking.
- Boldly go where noone dared.
- Be protective of your crew and instill confidence in them.
- And even when you lead it wrong, you lead it strong!
I started early. At primary school, I used to play army and I was the general leading my class mates into battle against kids from other classes.
st_99 said:
- lean towards the introverted side of the fence
I think introversion/extroversion is too simplified when it comes to defining a leader. A leader has a commanding presence in group situations and is a people's person, but also can be a fearless lone wolf if he finds himself in such circumstances.
st_99 said:
- have always preferred working out situations/issues/problems on my own instead of by committee or a support group
I don't think that necessarily means it's not a leadership quality. A leader should be able to work out solutions on his own. It's precisely situations where other people fail that they need a leader to direct them out of troubles.
The Gamer said:
Does being a natural leader get you women?
They get some, they lose some. Leaders get women, for sure, but getting a particular woman? Maybe not. Many famous leaders in history failed to get their women, or "got" women that we don't think much of. However, I have no doubt that women were far from the top of their priorities.