'the man of twists and turns' Odyssey was definitely a good leader .
Although in his way back to Ithaca, Odysseus has lost all of his men, his compassion toward them makes him a good leader. By caring for these men, Odysseus uses his intelligence and bravery to overcome barriers they meet, even if he could not protect all of them. When Polyphemus has killed some of his people, Odysseus outwits the cyclops and helps the rest of crew escape from danger. He also confronts Circe to save his followers while they are held captive. These instances show that Odysseus has the attributes necessary for being a good leader. Despite that he is prideful when his plan succeeds, he also regrets the death of his followers, showing his empathy toward these men. Not surprisingly, his leadership skill also allows him to gain back throne and restore peace at last place. Such accomplishment is worthy of his wit and courage.