He crossed the Red Sea under Moses' leadership. He was one of the twelve who spied out the land of Canaan. He assisted Moses as the Israelites wandered 40 years in the wilderness. He took over the leadership of Israel on Moses' death, and conquered the Promised Land. As long as he was alive, Israel stayed faithful to Jehovah, but as soon as he died, Israel went apostate.
People are sheep.
Don't govern a nation or a church by taking polls, or testing the wind. Whatever leadership position you now have, do it with all your might for the Lord. Parent, church leader, civil government, school teachers, Sunday School teacher, etc. Give your leaders respect, and follow their good example. This is not an area in which to be careless.