What are leaders?

A leader is someone who helps others know what to do and how to work together.

Imagine you're playing a game with your friends in the park, and no one knows what to do next. That’s when a leader steps up, maybe it's your best friend, and says, "Let's all run around the tree three times!" Everyone starts running because they trust that person to make a good choice.

What Makes Someone a Leader?

A leader doesn’t need to be the loudest or the fastest. They just need to know what’s next and help others follow them.

Sometimes, a leader is like the person who starts the game, they decide where to play, how many people are on each team, and when it's time to stop. Other times, a leader might be someone who says, "Wait! I think we can do this better!" and helps everyone improve.

Just like you can be a leader in your classroom or during a game, anyone can be a leader, if they know what to do and help others follow them.

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Examples

  1. A teacher who inspires students to work hard is like a leader.
  2. A soccer coach who motivates the team to win is a leader.
  3. A friend who helps others feel confident is showing leadership.

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