This can be accomplished by having participants list successful leaders they have known. Often, people identify types of leaders including family, work, community, political or religious. It is uncommon for people to include youth in their list. Those working in youth development programs believe in the leadership capacity of youth. They can usually identify youth leaders as well as adult leaders.
Social psychologists provide many different definitions.
Most say that leadership involves the interaction of leaders, followers and goals. Leaders need followers who are willing to use the talents of the group and respect their opinions. Together, leaders and followers must determine the goals and decide on the course of action needed to accomplish them. Some people believe that leaders are born into leadership positions by their inheritance and destiny. Others believe that it takes a special situation for a person to achieve a leadership position.