The Qualities of a Leader as discussed in the essays "Civil Disobedience" by Henry David Thoreau and "The Qualities of the Prince" by Niccolo Machiavelli

Leadership is the most important quality for the head of our nation, or any other political leader. To be a good leader, you must have many attributes that qualify you for such a huge responsibility. There are good crisis leaders who would fail in a period of "calm." There are excellent leaders for issues involving strong social developments, while these same leaders may fail in attempting to lead in an environment where economic developments control …

…we have seen that good leaders have strong feelings and emotions toward what them and their citizens believe in. They are confident in themselves yet still accept criticism and critiques. They are knowledgeable and realistic in their decisions on how to improve the prosperity of their country. Having these important qualities and using them correctly to encourage and move the population will help take our country to a new level of unity, respect, and strength.