ABSTRACT
The demand for "intelligent leadership" is raised in all political camps, social and professional groups. Since the leadership concept—though, with a quite different import—has recently become associated with fascism und nazism, it is understandable that Americans regularly show a marked reluctance to admit the fact even when it is pointed out by the observer. The observer is inclined to view the American pattern of individual leadership as a great strength to this nation, but the passivity of the masses as a weakness. Community leaders are expected to get it over to the Negro masses, who are supposed to be rather passive. The diverse activities collectively known as "adult education" in America are often laudable strivings to disseminate education among the common people by universities, philanthropic organizations, state and federal agencies, radio companies, or groups of enlightened community leaders. The patterns of strong and competitive personal leadership and weak followership, which we have exemplified for politics, permeate the entire social structure.
