A good leader learns to hear both sides of an issue. Leaders will consistently face opposition to their goals and ideals. That being said, leaders need to find time to sit down with their opponents to have an open an honest conversation so that all parties can move forward together to accomplish a goal.No matter what your position is on the health care debate, you can agree that on February 26, 2010 an amazing thing happened. This nation saw two sides if a debate sit down and honestly discuss their differences with one another, they even televised it. There was mutual respect  for one another even though there was a difference of opinion.

Great leaders don’t just lead those who agree with them, they also lead those who disagree with them. Leaders need to work hard to win over those who oppose them or at least convince them to follow even though the two sides might not see eye to eye. A great leader never backs down from their ultimate goals but they also never miss an opportunity to win others to the cause.