Defining leader

What does it take to be a good leader? Leaders are those who strive for the best, those who are willing to go above and beyond the call of duty for the greater good of a team or group. Leaders are those who will do the difficult things in order to obtain what is wanted or what is needed. To be a leader there are many characteristics that come to mind when I think of a good leader; determined, willing, focused, driven and above all else dedicated to the cause. Dedication is such an important quality for someone to have in order to be a good leader but how are good leaders separated from the average. Good leaders are those who make their mark on a program or leave a footprint in the minds and hearts of their peers, teammates and coaches. But leaders make themselves known not only in the athletic community but in the business world as well as the classroom. Leaders don’t always have to be the best on the team or the smartest but they have to be willing to put in the extra effort and strive to be the best they possibly can. So when you think of a leader don’t think of someone who is the best think of someone who is willing to give their best to achieve what some say is unachievable.