Why was Odysseus considered a good leader in 'The Odyssey'?

In The Odyssey, Odysseus proves to be a good leader: He is a prime example of a Homeric Hero – he exhibits ... moral responsibility in his actions throughout the epic, ... First, Odysseus decides to go to war with the Greeks even though he does not want to leave his wife and son. read more

It ended in a choice between Ajax and Odysseus. Ajax, was the greatest warrior, Odysseus, was the craftiest. They choose Odysseus, cleverness was more highly valued than mere strength and physical ability. So yes, he was considered a good leader. read more

Odysseus' leadership abilities lie largely in his ability to convince a crowd to follow him. When Helen married Menelaus, Odysseus was the one who convinced the other kings to unite in defense of the marriage. read more