Bringing people together, showing determination and being a good listener are some of the qualities younger generations look for in leaders. That's according to Generation Z and millennial participants at the One Young World summit in Montreal, Canada. "People go through so much and yet their achievements are so much greater than everything that they've ever been through," she said. While some leaders "aren't really always driven by good intentions," according to Whisky, even those with differing views can "sit in the same room." Hunter is part of the Northern Irish Education Committee, in a role that she said contributes to building a peaceful society in the region.

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Persons: Sue Whisky, CNBC's Tania Bryer, aren't, Cara Hunter, Hunter Organizations: Environmental Network Malawi, Northern, Northern Ireland Assembly, East Londonderry, Northern Irish Education Committee Locations: Montreal, Canada, Northern Irish, East