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Response paper I [Topic 1] According to [Merriam Webster’s Dictionary AND Thesaurus] a leader is a person who leads. In order to do so he/she should have some qualities such as confidence where the leader would have to raise team spirit and be positive all the time to support sub-ordinates who might panic a lot. A leader should also have adequate communication skills to be able to convey his ideas clearly to his team members and strive to demolish miscommunication. Commitment is also a vital quality that must be present as nothing would motivate delegates other than seeing their leader putting vast amount of effort, this not only would contribute to their motivation but also it would inspire them to dedicate more of their time to …show more content…

It is said that he is two thirds god and one third human, he was outstandingly strong not only physically but also mentally. In spite of being godlike he was very cruel and has gained inferior habits such as giving himself the right to rape any women that charms him by utilization of his power. That clearly shows dictator-like actions not leader-like. He then goes on a quest to find himself eternal life which clearly indicates that he is self-centered, failing miserably. Being wise and strong doesn’t make a leader if it was misused, but it develops a dictator who get what he wants on other’s expense. On the other hand, Gilgamesh had left a legacy and is widely known as having wisdom making civilians look up to but cannot follow him as he is one of a kind, which means that he does not really inspire because it is impossible to imitate him or even reach a similar level. He is not worthy of having the title leader as his negatives over weight what was found positive. I believe that a leader should be flawless and a role model, even if he has imperfect habits they must be kept secret so it does not repel …show more content…

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