What makes a leader?

Inspired by this from the next generation, I asked the girls who was running for president. They didn’t know. Once I told them the four who were in the running (McCain, Huckabee, Clinton, Obama) and explained the historical significance of the latter two, I posed the question: What makes a leader?

Greatness. Helpfulness. Kindness.

They say they will do good things for the country.

Leading people into good things; things that won’t get us into trouble with other countries.

Leading us to a better life.

A pretty good list from a 9-year-old. A list I hope to live up to.

Do the leaders in your life measure up to this list?