a true leader

"a true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. he does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the quality of his actions and the integrity of his intent. in the end, leaders are much like eagles.. they don't flock, you find them one at a time."

I read this the other day and thought that I would post it here and make some comments. I believe that this statement is pretty accurate, and something I believe as well. if I look back at all the leaders in my life, the true leaders. they all have these qualities. I also believe that you do not have to be a visible leader to posses these qualities. that every person should strive to use some of this in their life.

I would like to think that changes in socity start with a few people, as that group grows the changes that they support carry more weight, until it is a force that chnges the world and all the people in it. for the better or the worse.

Will you be the one that starts the next change?