He thinks of himself as the mature leader of the force; however, even he often gets into trouble.

This misjudgment has counted against him in a quite spectacular way, because no mature political leader of any party should have made it.

Fraternal succession is preferred to ensure that mature leaders are in charge, removing a need for regents.

He is rated a mature and confident leader.

Also, Grant is - perhaps most important at this stage of the season - the team's most mature leader.

He has won 7 of his last 9 starts and has been a mature, patient leader that the team respects.

They are a mature team with mature leaders like quarterback Rich Gannon.

Taylor, considered a mature leader among his teammates, plays the checking role and has shown the ability to stop top stars like Eric Lindros of Philadelphia.

That has changed as Belichick, now 47, has evolved into a mature leader.

"He's been a thoughtful, mature leader that everyone looks to for advice," Mr. Maurer said.