In almost every group, organization, or team I've been a part of the leader was almost always the most popular one. If it come down to a vote then the popular one receives the most votes. If it is appointed by a coach or other similar position based upon chemistry with others, it is the most popular one that wins. Popularity, however, is not what makes a leader great. Sure, charisma is always a plus when talking about a leader, but there is a huge difference between charisma due to influence and popularity, and being ''popular'' because you're the loudest one. I am a member of a group where the President does not do a good job. He had two older brothers who both were in this group before and they were presidents, so he felt that that qualified him for this position. He doesn't represent the group well and he doesn't know how he impacts others. During meetings if you pay attention to him he shows sign of pour non-verbal communication. He will slouch in his chair, have his arms crossed, not look at you when you are speaking, or simply interrupt you when you are. There are two reasons why he won the election. First and foremost, nobody else ran against him. Secondly, and in my opinion the reason he would have won even if he had competition, was because everybody voting jumped on his bandwagon. He did what all good politicians do and threw up some red harrings about all the good stuff he wanted to do and change, even though he was part of those problems. I feel that he could benefit greatly from taking Com 320.
Jason Miller
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