Leonardo is the leader of the turtles. This leadership is not outspoken, his lead is generally followed in battle because of his brilliant mind for strategy that was noticed by Splinter when they were young. He is responsible and is often found to be doing the dishes for fifth time in a week, after which he will throw up his hands and refuse to continue, forcing his brothers into action. It is at times like these when his usual optimism is put on the side table for more offensive words. Leo tries his best in everything he does pretty much by nature.