Topic: Everything falls on leadership (Read 254 times)

As that saying goes "God does not change a nation status if they don't change it themselves" meaning that leaders of the country based on their actions and deeds decide as to change a nation status by implementing new regulations for the benefit of all the people or if they decide to leave the nation like is and try to enrich themselves.It all depends on their integrity as people and if they want to contribute to their nation or not.

Local leaders have an important position in effecting transformation which is sometimes underestimated. It's not only about national leadership; it's about community and neighbourhood leaders who may have an immediate effect on the lives of those around them. They can contribute to the improvement of structures, medical care, schooling, and many other areas. So, in additional to national leadership, local leadership is essential for genuine success. And they must be able to unite others around that vision, ensuring that every individual is working toward the same objective. With this sort of leadership, it is extremely difficult for a country to create  development.

Yes to an extent the leadership is important to the society but the question is that, is it the society that makes the leaders or is it the leaders that makes the society? I think that it is the society that makes the leaders then it means the leadership is the function of how the society is and how it is constructed. Therefore, a corrupt society will most likely create leaders who are also corrupt, leaders who are selfish and only interested in personal gains and not working for the people.

Imagine where leaders will consider their businesses first before making and implementing policies, a policy that is not favourable to their business dies a natural death, the policy is aborted before it is born. Like if government wants to better the people life by providing infrastructure, instead of going straight to do that they would channel it through politician company who now milks of the people and provide inferior material that will end up shortlived so that their own business will exist without competition and unchallenged.

It is the kind of society that we live determine its leaders until the people stand up to it in revolution before things can start changing for better.

I think followership is less here because when we are talking about leaders when it comes to a country, it is important for the leaders to know what they are doing to help the country stay more focused without leaving the track.
Leaders are important people that would increase the growth of a country and they could likewise create laws that would help everyone that is citizens to stay more focused getting used to the rule they need to abide with.

We cannot talk about leadership without talking about good followership. A good leader can put in all amount of effort to ensure that his country progresses but if the system is corrupt, all his efforts will be futile. By system,  I mean all those at different positions controlling the activities of governance. Imagine a leader that is fighting corruption in a country where the people depend on corruption for survival.

It is high time we channel thesame energy we mount on leaders on followers too. If the people can follow a good leader diligently, there will be progress and even development in the country. Good followers do not only motivate the leaders to work, they also act as watchdogs monitoring the activities of the leaders.

You are very correct,  leadership matters alot. The leadership will determine every outcome result in a society.  Thst is why when it comes to choosing of leaders the masses should not joke or play politics with it because when a bad leader  is chosen their is nothing you can do about it till is tenure finishes.  Chosen bad leaders can put the people in pain's that is why it is important for the masses to always chose the right leader that will make things better.

Though, it is complex and perhaps a little bit misleading to say the destiny of a country falls on the shoulder of a few leaders. I am the kind of person who believes leadership with a country is a reflection of the educational and cultural quality of those who choosenthose leaders to guide the nation, that is, in the case of democracy.
Leadership is supposed to be separated according to whether the country we talk about is government by democracy or not. There are countries where the system of government is democratic and they suffer much from problems which are not supposed to, because the leaders at the top of the system are of the same quality of the people, a good leader would never be selected by uninformed and reckless populations. On the other hand, there are countries which do not happen to choose their leaders through a democratic process and yet, they seem to be leading towards progress and the solution to many problems which are common in the so-called third world countries. China is one example of it, they do not choose their leaders directly and yet, they seem to manage many of their problems and are considered to be a leading force geopolitically.

It depends much on what each one of us think of those systems and ways to deal with the problems of society.

I agred with you OP, everything falls on leadership and bad leadership can cost a lot an entire nation and people to suffer, if the leaders are fools and are only concerned about themselves then the natioknand poor mases would so suffer and would eventually and poverty would increase.

I agree with you OP, in every successful country in the world today, there are some potential leaders behind it that made some sacrifice to ensure the country continue to experience good things in the land because, they know that when you lead well, it always bring progress in the land that will make people to live to remember you for good.

If you see any countries that is not doing well in the area of finance, institution, agriculture, industries, construction in their countries show that their leaders are not doing the right thing because is the responsibility of the leaders to make all those things available for their citizens to live to enjoy.

Yes eventually everything falls on leadership on how they manage things and keep their nation a prospering one with good quality of life for it's citizen but they often fail as they are too focussed on amassing personal wealth and creating wealth for their upcoming generations but I have seen in general some say they need support from people as well if people are not disciplined then no matter whatever government does they cannot build a better country and for them I would like give example of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh as people often say government cannot do things alone people in these country are difficult to manager breaks law but the same people when they go and work abroad are the most hardworking and law abiding people so its not people but rather the leadership and how they handle it.

Yep, leaders play an extremely important role in orienting and leading society to develop. They are entrusted with the will and mission of the community and to fulfill this mission, they need to demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities and abilities. A true leader needs to possess qualities such as strategic vision, the ability to inspire, decisiveness, integrity, and the ability to connect with people.

But the current situation in undeveloped countries is that many undeveloped countries are facing the problem of lacking talented and visionary leaders, they often lack strategic planning ability, are corrupt and only focus on personal interests. This leads to stagnation in economic and social development and people's lives. IMO, change is needed to promote development in undeveloped countries, the current leadership system needs to be changed. New leaders need to be able to dream of a better future for their country and its people.

Not a blessing anymore, with how many countries have this bad leaders and corrupt governments there are in existence, I think that it's a wake up call for a country that unless they work together with that good leader, they're not going to see any kind of changes or improvement in their lives or their country, a good leader unites the people and in a way that even if you don't vote or support that leader, you can still see the reason why that leader runs things that way. If we want to see the bloom of good leaders, I think that it's high time that we also point out the fact that it's the average masses that will create that good leader, if the average people are indifferent to the struggles of those in the poverty line, it's probable that we're not going to see any good leader being elected any time soon.

You actually have a point….

Many people in my country do not put in much thought and effort in voting a president because they think that no matter who is the president, the government is still useless and it will not serve the country. Well i do get where they are coming from but it’s still a bit  selfish for one to not vote just because they are privileged enough to not know anything about hardships to be so desperate for change

Well, your piece of work attempts to evoke emotions from a certain segment of the population in this forum. I mean those who would consider the plights of the underdeveloped nations as a result of Western imperialists.
Nevertheless, ownership begets leadership, and the latter directs the entire society composed of followership. So if the ownership is not interested in the welfare of the society, what can the leadership do, except revolt. The latter works for the interests of the former.
Except the ownership is indigenized and there emerges a benevolent leadership, the developing nations would still be in the polyphemus cave of the developed nations, and subsequent leadership of any guise would be a great failure.

Good leadership is crucial to the success of any country or democracy. A strong leader inspires & guides their people towards common goals & promotes social and economic progress. They make informed decisions, prioritise the welfare of their citizens & ensure fair governance. Effective leadership builds trust & maintains stability. The opposite way though with poor leadership can lead to instability, economic decline, social unrest & a loss of confidence in the government. So basically good leadership is essential for the growth, development & overall well being of a country & its democracy.

A good leader is a blessing to a country.  Leaders make many promises but how many promises they keep!  Most of their promises are false. But not all leaders are the same. Because in the pages of history we have found the names of many leaders who have given their lives for the common people. Such leaders are still there in every country.  .But they are lost due to the excess of bad. So don't be disappointed. You have to improve yourself and the country by voting for a worthy candidate.

A leader is a leader whose benefits are great for the people. How could it not be, the birth of leaders is thanks to the people's democratic voting rights. No leader is elected by his own will or appointed by someone, of course leaders are born thanks to democracy. where the people have the right to vote to elect leaders according to the criteria and best according to their own version. In fact, after being elected and becoming leaders, many leaders forget their people and make misery for their people through the decisions and policies they make. It's not a strange and common problem, where a leader forgets who chose him and prioritizes his personal life, selfish and cruel, right? In fact, in this increasingly modern era, you cannot choose a leader based only on liking his personal figure. Choosing a leader must be truly selective based on his track record, achievements and mature attitude as a leader. Of course the people want a leader who is qualified, capable, pays attention to the people, considers the people as their masters and every decision/policy benefits the people, not harms the people. Don't be surprised if the mindset or procedures for selecting leaders are still based only on liking the leader's personality, not looking at their track record and achievements. Later, those who are elected as leaders will certainly not be qualified or qualified and will make misery for the people. Let's be more selective in making choices and use common sense in choosing leaders. As a people, hopefully we will be kept away from leaders who are selfish and oppress the people...

You are right OP, and we that are living there can tell a lot what we have to face in the hands of bad leadership which have always been bringing us back and not progressing when other countries are. Some countries that cannot be compared in terms of natural resources that also pay a key role in the development of a nation are doing much more better because of good leadership who are representing them well and helping them to manage their little resources and not just after their selfish interest of making themselves rich and their families.

Bad leadership has been a disease in the African continent and it has brought a lot of harm to the African countries thereby causing a huge gap of underdevelopment between them and other developed nations in the world. With many citizens coming to speak out on the way forward and been shutdown by political power has made the disease not leave the body but to make it more severe in those regions. A lot still have hope that a change will come soon, but change begins with the collective efforts of us all voting those bad leaders out with one mind.

Much emphasis has been placed on the leader but we fail to understand that followers also contribute to the development of society. The people who complain about their leaders might perform waste if they also get the same leadership position. An example is the recent increase in the price of petroleum products in my country. Many traders used the excuse of increase fuel and diesel price to overprice their goods because they want to make profit. Corruption has eaten deep into some societies that you can hardly find people who have financial integrity. Another example are people who vandalise public utilities which cost millions to set up because the want to make money. Those vandals are not government but followers. We all know bad leadership contributes greatly to the underdevelopment of countries but bad followers also have some impact.


The founding fathers of many countries in Africa had great visions about their country and Africa at large but they were limited by neo-colonialism, military coups, corruption and civil wars. Leaders like Francis Nkrumah, Jomo Nze Kenyatta, Thomas Nsidor Sankara, Kenneth Buziya Kounda and Nelson Madibo Mandela knew that Africa would be a great continent if they became united. But the current crop leaders are just criminals who are looking for what to gain and what the people will benefit from.

I can not deny that the prosperity or backwardness of every nation depends mostly on their leadership, because they're the ones that makes and changes the laws in their countries, they give directives on how the country should be run, all the major decisions that concerns a country is made by their leaders, so they're accountable to their citizens. Leadership is the difference between countries that are economically stable and progressive, compared to those that are stagnant and backwards, this is why you'll see a country that is blessed with natural resources that is in high demand and still the country is underdeveloped and poor, while another country without any natural resources that has proactive leaders become rich and progressive. Citizens should elect credible leaders that will lead them into economic prosperity that will benefit the rich and poor, but problem is that in most underdeveloped countries, elections are hijacked and leadership is still given to mediocre leaders, making the their economies to become poorer will the corrupt politicians become richer.