Why Do You Want to be a Leader?

This might be a strange question, but it is definitely something to think about. Most of the time, teens want to be leaders to fulfill their purpose in life, become popular, or have control over someone else, but what if that is not what is all about? When people step up to a leadership position for the first time, it takes a lot of responsibility. Yeah, you might get the fame and surely popularity, but the responsibility required to be a positive leader is what gets most people.

Here is a little bit of history. George Washington was the most popular, not to mention powerful, man in America during the late 1700s. He was unanimously elected president and served for two terms. At the end of his second term he declined, which instated the law that no president can serve for more than two terms (8 years). Why wouldn't he want to keep going for a third term? Everyone loved him. He was famous, powerful, and had an important purpose established, but he took the responsibility onto himself to say that any longer is too much. Power-hungry leaders could become corrupt and the nation could turn into a state of confusion.

Think back on why you want to be a leader. If it is for wealth, popularity, or fame, think about the responsibility required. Is it worth it? These reasons lead to corrupt governments. But if you have a passion for the purpose and determination for the cause, by all means, go for it. Wealth, popularity, and fame are produced in the process, but they should never be the reason for stepping up to the plate.

Feel free to make comments on why YOU want to be a leader. Happy New Year's Eve!