Describe the best leader you have personally known.

In my personal life I’ve been fortunate to have had many excellent leaders but the person that stands out for me as the best leader is my father Mel C. Some of the attributes that resonate about my father which coincide with Warren Bennis’ article are his strong ethical values, genuine candor, openness, and unique ability to make people feel at ease which translates to individuals (whether it was family, friends, co-workers, or mere acquaintances) seeking advice and/or guidance in what might be seen as a common day to day problems or unique challenges faced during difficult times. Some people say that my father has always been a leader due to his military ranking or ability to manage 6 boys and one girl at home ☺… but his true leadership ability comes from his transparency and ability to lead by example. He is not a military title he is a genuinely caring, humble, and determined individual who seeks the best and expects the best in everyone and from everyone he comes across. His unique ability to inspire others --- even when it means “tough love” honest --- to work hard and smart, to overcome obstacles, and to “get up” fast and strong when one falls are just a few of the items that makes my father such a unique leader. In today’s society as mentioned by Bennis (2008), greater transparency brings bewilderment as well as enlightment, confusion as well as clarity. It is in this sentence that I believe “true” leaders arise… in the ability to “make sense” of the overwhelming amount of information so that the followers have an understanding and empowerment towards reaching the goal. Or the way I like to think about it coming from a strong soccer background “reaching our