Prodigious Leaders: Gloria Steinem, Martin Luther King, Jr.

When I’m asked to think of prodigious leaders, individuals such as Gloria Steinem and Martin Luther King, Jr. come to mind; individuals who are, or were determined, uplifting, caring, and authoritative. Most importantly, these people come to mind for the reason that they gave their all to make a positive impact on the world around them. These individuals have dedicated their lives to inspiring and encouraging people to stand up for what is right. They have challenged society to bring about peace and equality. This is what a great leader does.
A great leader should be so determined to achieve their goal, whatever it may be, that they will stop at nothing to make it happen. By “goal,” I must mention that I mean a positive, selfless goal—one that is backed with commendable intentions and doesn’t aim to hurt or bring down others. A leader should aim to fight for the rights of the people. A great leader is always willing to go the extra mile to do something great—and they
They don’t believe in giving up. However, a true great leader doesn’t do this on their own—they encourage others to get involved in the process. They promote creativity and accept new ideas with open arms considering a great leader realizes the importance of ideas from a diverse population. They know how essential it is for their followers to feel some responsibility towards the cause and to feel that they have some say in the outcome. This is how a great leader gains, and holds on to followers—by including and welcoming anyone (and their input) to the cause. A great leader cares, and is always emotionally involved. They put their all into a task or cause—no matter how much time or effort it takes. They take responsibility for achieving their goal, while also taking responsibility for their actions and accept any repercussions their actions might