What qualities is today's youth (18 to 25 yrs. old) looking for in political and social leaders?
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They are looking for a Martin Luther King
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It is very broad......\n\nThere is not one singular criteria.\n\nIt is based on peer groups. Have you seen the film "mean girls"......those are popular girls for some but would not be for others if you want to take it on a basic level.\n\nIt has all to do with cliques, likes and dislikes. One person will be popular with some and not to others.\n\nI don't know how old you are but I remember at school , there were always the "popular girls and boys"..looks, the trend-setters (for better of worse), those who were always cracking jokes...\n\nSometimes upon growing older, the same applies......but some people will be more popular than others because of their inner niceness, ability to get on with others, compassion etc. Artificiality will always exist but people mature on the whole.\n\nIt depends on many factors : your environment, your culture, the values you were told to be "good" and worthwile.\n\nMy brain is kind of tired tonight....it is an interesting question but..
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~Learn self-confidence, practice public speaking in front of a mirror.\nCirculate and make friends.  Learn the issues and prepare a platform that you want to stand for and stick to your principles.  Do the research you need to support your positions.  Let people know you are honest and sincere and have integrity.\n\nWhen you've wasted enough time realizing none of this is going to work, learn how to spread your legs and go after the boys' votes.
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Patience is the key. Other qualities include things like: Friendly nature, the will to be the best, the capability to lead and focus on the topic in hand.
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I am of the opinion that as you get older you are not as naive and much more close-minded than you are when you are younger.  As a younger person the qualities that you look for in companionship is not as important as much as having companionship Today you are looking for qualities in a person that you relate and not as tolerant to those that do not.  As you get older time is precious and you don't want to waste trying to change a person into something you are looking for or to adapt to someone so they will like.  You are generally more discerning than younger people and know what you are looking for in a friend.
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Intelligence, honesty, integrity, leadership skills, the ability to bring people together, particularly from different parties and philosophies. I respect people who believe in something and are consistent in their commitment to their stated ideals and principles. We really don't see much of this in American politics these days. Most politicians seem far more concerned with poll numbers and focus groups than with sticking to what they actually believe in. It's singularly depressing.
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how about their relations to people today, everday normal heroes and heroines, or presidents, look towards people of power i guess.
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someone that dosen't just want a job but a career. Someone who wants to stand up and change child rights. Someone who knows right from wrong and someone who can handle hearing a lot of broken families stories and not break down themselves. Someone who is truly there to help and not just some textbook social worker. Someone who can connect with these people and feel what they are saying and not just hearing it and perciveing it. Someone who is smart and not afraid to ask for help when they actually need it. Someone who is not everything that a lot of them are today...someone who is different
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intelligence, maturity, attitude, looks
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question is too general. Anyway, maybe professionalism, leadership, good time & resource management, hard working.
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People possess many good characteristcs or traits, such as being trustworthy and attentive to your needs.\n\nIf the words can't be changed, let me know. I'll ajust my answer. You didn't specify.
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Try to be accomodative, contributory and particepating.\n\nWhen in Roam do as Romans do.\n\nShow elasticity in your behaviour and attitude.
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Mingle with different kinds of people, in that way you will find out who you really are and what do you really wants. Thinking of what would you like to be 25 years from now also helps finding out ones self
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Not necesssarily.  The young may, or may not, have better morals, but they tend to have more confidence in the future.  It is the middle aged person who has reached the plateau, and is perhaps seeing younger people being promoted over him, who is likely to go bad.
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I COMPLETELY agree.  I've been pretty lucky.  I know exactly how my local government works, and I have participated actively.  If more students were exposed at a younger age to the basic structure of their hometown government, I think there would be more people to make positive changes the right way.
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Good leadership\nExcellent financial management\nClear and attainable business goals\nEmployees with outstanding skills and competencies
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freedom seems to be fading as the days go by.it is the high time the youth who will be future leaders started getting groomed to boost freedom thats constructieve and healthy.