How is leadership important in the book?

Leadership played a crucial role in the outcome of the Revolutionary War. There were distinct differences between the leaders on each side. Both worked, but it was the American leadership that won the war. It was Washington's way to bring issues to the people for an open discussion. If there was a good idea on the table, he presented it as someone else's and encouraged others to give their opinions. Washington would merely use tactful encouragement to move something along, but he made the outcome feel like it was the people's choice. His leadership style also worked well at bringing many different kinds of people together. Between the Yankees, Pennsylvanians, southerners and others, they began to operate as a cohesive unit and pull for a common cause.