Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou thinks Australians don't like leaders who are too outspoken. The former football player says leadership requires self-belief, and the ability to make strong decisions and stick by them. Postecoglou reckons it's hard for Australians to deal with outgoing leaders which in turn stops some from becoming leaders, or others achieving their best when they are in the top position. Bulldogs CEO Raelene Castle is the only woman leader in the NRL. She says leadership is about finding consensus, and is not into unilateral decision-making. Former Northern Territory chief minister Clare Martin broke 27 years of Country Liberal Party reign when she was elected in 2001. She believes political leaders will always make unpopular decisions and sometimes will need to find a compromise between what the experts tell you, and what your advisers suggest. Chris Evans is a former Labor minister who resigned in 2013. He says he was quite consultative as a leader and not a micro-manager, but was interrogative and always insisted on testing advice he received. Peter Leahy retired from the Army in 2008 after a 37 year career as a soldier. He concluded his career with the rank of Lieutenant General after a six year appointment as the Chief of Army and was awarded the Companion of the Order of Australia in 2007. Leahy says a leader needs to consult with their team and be friendly but not too familiar.