What are the leadership qualities of a good President?

To be a good President requires vision, idealism and a commitment to that idealism, regardless of party lines.

[GrayWolf]

Well said. Whether to be a president of United States or a CEO you should have vision and commitment that will let people become a part of the story. Success never built with one hand, it needs all sincere hands to participate in bringing the dream from inception to reality and all the way from the kickoff till the sign off.

[tannerw]

Please never take this down. Super important

[johnricker]

Thanks Simon, and I would also have to say that they read ALL your books starting with "Start With WHY", "Leaders Eat Last" and "Together is Better". I'd vote for @SimonSInek as the Advisor to the President!!

[POTBActual]

Do you think we are too far gone politically to get back to this way of leadership? I feel that people take any political office to obtain somewhat of a celebrity status and to create wealth. We need to get back to a time when political officials wanted office to be in service to the people and provide for the betterment of our nation.

[stevenkoelbel]

Reagan, JFK. Two of the greatest that ever served as President of the United States

[curiouscommunicator]

I'll remember this next time I'm voting!

[thomasthowangkongkang]

Well said sir. I am with you in this thought.

[Chris-we]

President Trump has spoken frequently about stopping war and having peace. He has a vision of making America prosperous and safe

[laurelpourboghrat]

Simon Sinek for President! :) This country desperately needs a Simon Sinek for President - indeed, the whole world!

[isaelmorin]

Comparing president with one of the most wanted man by FBI.

[kevinjorgensen]

So, Simon, if great presidents have a vision of an America that is greater than the version we live now and have an undying commitment to that vision... how does Trump not have that? Look at the vision and the deliverables in the first 12 months and the abuse Trump has endured to achieve that vision. And if great presidents are American presidents and they are for all Americans... how does Trump not embody these things? He equally upsets both political ideologies while striving for his ideal. If people don't see these qualities in Trump, it's because they have decided that America has more obligation to people who are not Americans than those who are. Trump has no interest in whether the Mexicans or Europeans or people of the world like Americans. He's interested in the experience of people who are already Americans and making that experience the best it can be. I think Trump fits your definition of a great president... but you have to be interested in a great America for Americans in order to appreciate that.