In your opinion, what are the real reasons why people want to be chairman of society?

Thanks for invitation,

It is fair for any human being to believe in his abilities to be "number one" in his community, but it is important also to well plan for that and do his best in working for it.

In order to be ready for that upon the chance is offered, he has to work hard for a strong education background, to build up his own technical and practical experience, in addition to improving his own personal skills, as this is the only way to increase his chance to be "number one" in his community or succeeding to make his dream as "A Real Fact". 

for the simple reason, more than they have this need to be appreciated, they need to exist more, and this desire increases, because not everyone aspires to be, but those who seek it are two kinds, some with skill and things to give, and who are able to go far, and there are also those who have sequels in their past or a childhood who wants to be more accomplished in the life of 'adult.

Thanks

I support my colleague Mr. Ashraf's answer

some kind of protocol, status quo etc

Welcome to the highest levels of Maslow needs of respect and appreciation and needs of self-realization

Thank you for the invite.

Taking a look at the wider aspect of this, my opinion is people want to be someone who can change society on the whole by being human and head the board with greater aspirations in mind.

The chairman is the highest officer of an organized group such as a board, a committee, or a deliberative assembly. The person holding the office is typically elected or appointed by the members of the group. The chairman presides over meetings of the assembled group and conducts its business in an orderly fashion.

When the group is not in session, the officer's duties often include acting as its head, its representative to the outside world and its spokesperson. In some organizations, this position is also called president (or other title), in others, where a board appoints a president (or other title), the two different terms are used for distinctly different positions.

Other terms sometimes used for the office and its holder include chair, chairperson, chairwoman, presiding officer, president, moderator, facilitator, and convenor.  The chairman of a parliamentary chamber is often called the speaker.[

The term chair is sometimes used in lieu of chairman, in response to criticisms that using chairman is sexist. It is commonly used today, and has been used as a substitute for chairman since the middle of the 17th century, with its earliest citation in the Oxford English Dictionary dated 1658–1659, only four years after the first citation for chairman.

In addition to the administrative or executive duties in organizations, the chairman has the duties of presiding over meetings  Such duties at meetings include:

• calling the meeting to order
• determining if a quorum is present
• announcing the items on the order of business or agenda as they come up
• recognition of members to have the floor
• enforcing the rules of the group
• putting all questions (motions) to a vote
• adjourning the meeting

While presiding, the chairman should remain impartial and not interrupt a speaker if the speaker has the floor and is following the rules of the group. In committees or small boards, the chairman votes along with the other members. However, in assemblies or larger boards, the chairman should vote only when it can affect the result  At a meeting, the chairman only has one vote (i.e. the chairman cannot vote twice and cannot override the decision of the group unless the organization has specifically given the chairman such authority).

The powers of the chairman vary widely across organizations. In some organizations the chairman has the authority to hire staff and make financial decisions, while in others the chairman only makes recommendations to a board of directors, and still others the chairman has no executive powers and is mainly a spokesman for the organization. The amount of power given to the chairman depends on the type of organization, its structure, and the rules it has created for itself.

If the chairman exceeds the given authority, engages in misconduct, or fails to perform the duties, the chairman may face disciplinary procedures. Such procedures may include censure, suspension, or removal from office. The rules of the particular organization would provide details on who can perform these disciplinary procedures and the extent that they can be done. Usually, whoever appointed or elected the chairman has the power to discipline this officer.

In my opinion, a person who wishes to be a chairman has noble instincts to bring together good intentions to any group or committee.  This is because of his experience and skill in conducting meetings and putting procedure in place before a meeting.  He accepts other people views too on any specific topic discussed respecting the person.  He takes on the full responsibility of getting the group together in action and/or  any necessary requirements needed.  He also sends out emails with any important information needed to be focused on in the upcoming meeting and get the attention of the group fully.  With all these special features a chairman has, a person holds a special place in the group and is elected in with a greater perspective and a bigger picture at the end of the day.

He is the hub of every transaction put forward to action.  His approval is needed for every motion to be passed.  Hence the person who takes on the position has detailed skilled thoughts and much to do with good performance and conduct.

To achieve the following:

1. To apply the principles they believe in.2. To reach the highest operational pyramid for the development of vision and action3. For their past experience that enables them to lead and achieve successes

4. To their own abilities to challenge.

thanks. I used the word "want".  because the answer can be different if it is by chance or appointment. wanting something or a position in the society is all driven by the objective we called "change". either it is for personal interest or for the benefit of the society.  To resist the change or bring change to sustain the society and continue to exist.