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 No One Can Really Be A Leader (7)

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No One Can Really Be A Leader

I used to be ashamed of myself because I wasn't a so-called leader - but then, I fugured out the truth:

We cannot create enlightment out of thin air. We all need inspiration, and we all need a push. All of us have had fears, insecurities, and vulnerabilities that held us back from speaking out against what we felt is immoral. Mental strength does not come naturally, it comes with experience, as well as mental skills that you consciously develop by thinking things through.

 

Only a perfect person can be a leader, becase she or he would not be held back by any mental strain, and no one can even come close to being perfect.

There is no such thing as a leader, just someone who happens to be more proactive at the time.

 

I mean, no famous "leader" woke up one day and said "I will fight for what's right!".

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Hello, everyone!

First of all, how many people, so many minds. In given situation debate creator told the truth regarding himself or herself, but he or she is not all people.

You are right, all of us need an impetus, but we cannot wait this stimulus from outside. Our lives in our hands. Human beings were created with a big power to work out and develop. Also, I agree that problems can ruin people's lives, but as everybody knows, people are highly-developed creatures. We are responsible for ourselves. We control ourselves, even in a daily manner: what to eat, what to drink, what to wear and so on. Cannot you control your problems? Exactly those fears, insecurities and vulnerabilities come over us and problem solver is Human. Yes, we derive strength from music, art, movies, theater, but take notice - everything were created by people. Even you can create something for yourself in order to push yourself to believe in everything is okay.

I totally disagree with you in the point of mental strength. It is an inborn quality. Let's take some examples. Who decide to give up smoking? This process takes place in our head. We can bring people to trust us by mental strength. It is obvious that some people can use their mentality in a right way, others just put aside and live with emotions and instincts. Leadership gives opportunities to personal development and also to gain experience. However, how this quality will develop depends on person. If he is weak and afraid of everything, leadership stays in immobile position. If person is active and try to overcome all fears, it works.

There was mentioned "nobody can come closely to perfection", yes it is true. But we can try to be perfectionist even if for once. Only to try to bring yourself to make things as leaders. Time management is in the first place. It is hard, but productive.

I can strongly declare that leadership cannot be acquainted to everyone, but everybody can feel a small piece of it. Each of us wakes up with feelings to change something in our lives, but most of us try to forget about it as much as it appears. It is easy giving up!

I strongly recommend to all of you-never give up, because what does not kill us makes us stronger!!!!! Only have a look at our presidents, prime-ministers and administrators...you can see they are fighters.

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I think it's possible to be both a leader and a follower: you lead your peers and you look up to or are inspired by a mentor. There's nothing wrong with people if they're not a natural leader; some people make great followers. If your're a devil's advocate for a leader, than you help him/her think. If you're a beta, than you make things run smoothly, stand up to lead when you need to, and mainly support the leader. If you're a follower, you get things done. that's just the way the world works.

You don't need to be perfect to be a leader. That implies that only a successful leader can be called a leader, which is false. Anyone can lead, success is another issue.

Zhibek-555(11) Disputed
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Hello, Chuck Hades!

This is a good point that none is perfect. You raised up very interesting issue, but I goes against. Let me explain why do I think so?

First of all, leader is a person, who is in front or goes first. This person is not afraid of anything. He is ready to take responsibility for everybody, sacrificing himself. There is one point - we are directors, but only one can be a leader. I can prove it. So, I would like to show you 8 differences between ordinary director and one leader.

1) Director manages, but leader introduces into novelties.

2) Director supports, but leader develops.

3) Director focuses on working system, leader focuses on people.

4) Director relies on control, leader inspires.

5) Ordinary director is short-sighted, leader is forward-looking.

6) The main questions for directors are "How?" and "When?", the beneficial questions for leaders are "What?" and "Why?".

7) Director takes place in status quo. However, leader confuses in status quo.

8) Finally, director takes steps correctly. On the contrary, Leader takes right steps!

To sum up, leader is always in front of the whole community. He thinks deeply and critically analyzes. Therefore, success always supports leader and goes with him besides. In terms of philosophy, all people are leaders. It was said in order to never give up. In reality, the situation is another. You will never get success, if you never try. Leader gets success, because he makes the whole process is productive. That is why, simple director does everything well, but he only gains experience. Leader gets success by creating something new for improvement in the same time.

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I think when it comes to Governing an entire country, state, or city...there can not be one leader that truly represents the people of the city, state, or country...because those things are too diverse and make up too many different types of people...in fact all of society is too diverse to have any leaders...how can one man represent the thoughts and ideas of even thousands? he can't. But a whole body of people shouldn't lead either...if each person has their own lifestyle, thoughts, and ideas, Why should they have to conform to the lifestyle, thoughts, and ideas of the "community"? Why shouldn't they be allowed to govern their lives how they choose?

Business on the otherhand can have leaders, because businesses represent one single goal/idea, and the workers are selling their labor to that one goal/idea.

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My point is, a land of unique individuals shouldn't be governed with a mono-style Government.

Being a leader can be a fallacy. People look up to someone and think he is a leader but he is really someone who is insecure and just wants to be famous.