A leader serves at the pleasure of his or her people. Without them you are merely at the front of a line that doesn’t exist. To be a good leader, one must always consider the best interest of their people. This doesn’t mean a leader will always make the most popular decisions, but in considering others, typically a good decision will be made. Leaders do not necessarily hold an advanced rank or certain tenure in an organization. Anyone can become a leader by setting good examples, being a good listener, and gaining the respect of peers. What does it mean to be a good leader? Taking care of the members.