“Someone who knows where we’re going and lays out a broad vision but then allows us to get there on our own.”

— Ruth Hull, clerical, LMH, Lawrence

“Followers.”

— Walt Hull, blacksmith, Lawrence

“Charisma.”

— Shannon Tichenor, ninth-grader, Lawrence

“The ability to not only command respect but to give respect.”

— Tim Dingus, prep cook, Lawrence