Leadership qualities

[curiosity]

We've had a bit of a debate tonight, instigated by a speech by Ray Mallon Mayor of Middlesbrough speaking at the unveiling of Brian Cloughs memorial statue, which started something like, President Bush, Tony Blair, and me, will not be remembered in 50 years time, but Brian Clough will be, not the exact words, but the gist led us to laugh at this mans perceived automatic affinity with world leaders, which led us to talk about leaders, generally. So, the question is, regardless of your political stance or any wrong doings, which leader has proven leadership qualities and why? I won't mention the one's we've argued about.
Thanks

[jonukas]

Hi Curiosity, in answer to your question, of all the political leaders I that I have seen in my long lifetime, every one of them led us well, UP THE GARDEN PATH. All have backtracked on their manifestos at some time or other, and as far as I am concerned, all of them entered political life, to feather their own nests, regardless of the consequences to you and I. Brian Clough, was passionate about his job, and everything he did, he did it for his team and their fans.Whether he will still be remembered in 50 years is a matter of conjecture. The bad guys always seem to be remembered, ie. Hitler-Mussolini etc. unfortunately, the good guys just fade away. Jonukas

[kwicky]

Well he was the originator of the UK' s 'zero tolerance' policy which is used quite often not only in law but other fields. The May Day riots were brought to a halt some years ago because of the strategy. He therefore has achieved much more than many politicians with just their sound bites.

[wired]

Martin Sheen's the only one I can think of!

[Gromit]

I disagree with Ray Mallon, I think George W. Bush will be rembered, but not in a favourable light.

Usual suspects.

Mandella
Gorbachov
Osama Bin Laden
Thatcher
Alex Fergusen