Do you agree with the following statement? It is better to be a member of a group than to be the leader of a group. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
I personally disagree with the statement that it is better to be a member of a group than a leader.
It is true that being a member is certainly much more comfortable, as you have less responsibility, and you are not the one who makes the final decisions. Also, some people may be too shy, too reserved or not charismatic enough to become a leader.
However, in my opinion, a leader is a member too, but a leader does more. First of all, a leader takes responsibility for making decisions and guiding the others in a certain direction.
The second reason is that if you take the responsibility of being the leader, you are more active. Thus, your participation in the group is much more interesting and exciting. You are more concerned about what is happening around you, and you do not just wait for other people to do everything. In other words, you are not passive, and you get involved.
Finally, if you are a good leader, then the others will respect you, and gaining people’s respect is important if you want to have a good place in society.
As a conclusion, I would say that, to me, it is more interesting to be a leader than to be only a member, as it can be so much more stimulating and enriching for your personal and professional