Molly Puckett - "Heroes and Leaders"


    Are leaders and heroes one-in-the-same? I think we can all agree that not all leaders are heroes. In history and in modern society, we see leaders who are corrupt or who run a dictatorship. These can’t possibly be examples of heroes, right? But are all heroes leaders? The definition of leadership is highly contested, however a general definition usually explains that a leader pushes a group toward a common goal. Leaders and heroes are both role models. They both take risks, inspire other people, take responsibility, and show integrity. Heroes and leaders are similar in many, many ways. But are they different enough to be totally separate entities?

    I think a main difference between heroes and leaders is the timeline in which they operate. As we have learned from many mythological stories, heroes are often idealized for a single act of bravery and courage. However, leaders often look ahead of the present and work toward a long-term goal which cannot be achieved as one act. Leadership is a process, while heroism is an instant. I do understand that this is not the only way of displaying leadership or the only way to be a hero. This is simply an example of how leaders and heroes differ in terms of the timeline in which they occur.

    Another difference between leadership and heroism is with whom they complete their goals. Leaders are successful only through those who follow them. Without followers, there is no leader. However, heroes often act on their own. It is uncommon for there to be multiple people in a group who are all equally deserving of the title of hero.

    I understand that there are many similarities and many differences between leaders and heroes that I have not addressed here. I do believe that heroes can be leaders and that leaders can be heroes. However, I do not believe that just because someone earns one title, they should automatically be considered as the other.

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