Who is the most influential leader you have ever had? Why did he or she have such an influence on you? The most influential leader I ever had is my mother, well my mother that took me in and saved me from the streets and the wrong path. Sophomore year i was making bad decisions at the home I was at and starting to run the streets and do whatever I please. My adopted parents took me in turned me gave me structure and taught me the actual meaning for life without them I wouldn't be the young man that I am today. I cant thank her enough