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"He's not one of us!" Ben shouted. "I saw him—he's… he's bad. We have to kill him! Let me gut him!" […] Alby hadn't moved his weapon an inch, still aiming for Ben. "You leave that to me and the Keepers to figure out, shuck-face."

This helps prove that he is the leader, as people obey his commands and trust his decision

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In the novel, newt changes from being happy living in the glade to being desperate to escape the maze.

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Alby experiences the changing and it changes his view towards the glade and escaping the maze.

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Alby's second-in-command is one of those always-there-at-the-right-time-with-a-one-liner-and-a-slap-on-the-shoulder guys. Of mysterious origins (but let's face it, based on his liberal usage of the term "bloody," probably from the UK), Newt brings a light-heartedness to the group that counteracts dour old Alby. Although he's willing and able to take on the serious side of leadership, Newt manages to face challenges with a twinkle in his eye and a joke on the edge of his tongue.

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Newt believes in Thomas whereas Alby does not.

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Like Tony Danza (kinda?), Alby is the de facto leader of the Glade gang. It is a role that has been thrust upon him, due to the recent demise of the previous leader, so he's doing his best to not screw things up. His main motivation is to maintain the order that has been established by the previous leaders at all costs.

A sort of moral compass that the other boys look toward for guidance, Alby often has to do the hard thing rather than what'd be easier at the time. When Ben tries to kill Thomas Alby is the one who shoots him in order to stop the attack, but you can tell he only resorts to violence as a last-ditch effort. Then, when Ben survives the arrow to the face, Alby is the one to oversee the Banishment ceremony:

"You brought this on yourself, Ben," Alby said. Then he shook his head […] "If we let shanks like you get away with that stuff," Alby said, "we never would've survived this long." (13.55, 14.15)

During Keeper meetings, Alby is the one who insists on following formal protocol for the proceedings, even though it makes him look like a huge nerd.

In other words, Alby is The Man.

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Alby is the de facto leader of the Glade gang. It is a role that has been thrust upon him, due to the recent demise of the previous leader, so he's doing his best to not screw things up. His main motivation is to maintain the order that has been established by the previous leaders at all costs.

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"Bloody he-" Newt started before stopping himself; he closed his eyes for a second and took a deep breath. "We can't. Okay? Don't say it again. One hundred percent against the rules.

Newt leads and tries to enforce the rules

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Alby was a strong leader but when he got stung by a greiver he becomes a different person. He tries to sabotage the escape from the maze and tells everyone that they shouldn't go back. All of these events lead to him sacrificing himself for the rest of the Gladers

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Newt is similar to Alby as they both want the best outcome for all people and care about law and order but Alby is more forceful and doesn't believe in change and a second change. Newt prefers to be a great friend then to be feared by fellow gladers.

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Newt is second in command to Alby but after Alby is stung in the maze and undergoes the changing Newt becomes more mature and thus one of the leaders of the glade growing in both confidence and maturity.

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When Thomas enters The Glade, neither Alby or Newt trust him, only Newt trusts him a little more than Alby.

Newt takes things a little less harsh than Alby, but Alby obeys the strict laws of the Glade to insure the safety of the people inside of the Glade.

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Motivation: Maintain order in the glade.
Others rely on him for advice.
Alby often has to the hard thing rather than the easy thing.
He only resorts to violence as a last resort.

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newt is the 2nd in command of the glade, he may not be as ruthless or strict as ably but he has a good reputation amonst the gladers helping him to keep control them after ably goes through the changing.

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Alby is the leader of the glade and is strict on rules. This is evident in the way that he banished Ben for attacking tom

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Alby doesn't trust Thomas throughout most of the story because he believes Thomas' actions are very suspicious.

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He is the first person to arrive at the maze and is why he is such a respected leader

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Alby's second-in-command is one of those always-there-at-the-right-time-with-a-one-liner-and-a-slap-on-the-shoulder guys. Of mysterious origins (but let's face it, based on his liberal usage of the term "bloody," probably from the UK), Newt brings a light-heartedness to the group that counteracts dour old Alby. Although he's willing and able to take on the serious side of leadership, Newt manages to face challenges with a twinkle in his eye and a joke on the edge of his tongue.

When Alby checks out toward the end of our story, Newt is thrust into a leadership position while things seem to be falling apart around him. Instead of whining about it, which would be totally justified if you ask us, he takes on the role with aplomb. Heeding Alby's cryptic warning to protect the Maps, Newt secretly gets Minho to transport them into hiding while replacing them with decoys, which saves the day when Alby ends up setting fire to the Map Room. Newt's also the one to recruit and gather everyone who is going to attempt the escape. When the time comes, he's the one making the big battle speech and getting everyone rallied in order for the escape to be successful. He's everything you could ask for in a post-apocalyptic dystopia.

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In the novel, newt changed from being differed by others opinions to become an independent person who was a strong believer in his personal opinions

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"Here's my recommendation," Newt said. "You broke our bloody Number One Rule, so you get one day in the Slammer. That's your punishment. I also recommend we elect you as a Runner, effective the second this meeting's over." 

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"Here's my recommendation," Newt said. "You broke our bloody Number One Rule, so you get one day in the Slammer. That's your punishment. I also recommend we elect you as a Runner, effective the second this meeting's over." 

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Newt's leadership style appears a little different...

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"You brought this on yourself, Ben," Alby said. Then he shook his head […] "If we let shanks like you get away with that stuff," Alby said, "we never would've survived this long." 

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"You brought this on yourself, Ben," Alby said. Then he shook his head […] "If we let shanks like you get away with that stuff," Alby said, "we never would've survived this long." 

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What does this say about Alby's leadership?

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Believes work and labor are the best ways to preserve order in their society 

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Believes work and labor are the best ways to preserve order in their society 

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Enforces the strict laws of the Glade mercilessly 

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Enforces the strict laws of the Glade mercilessly 

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Competent leader capable of inspiring loyalty and bravery in the other Gladers 

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Competent leader capable of inspiring loyalty and bravery in the other Gladers 

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Alby helps Thomas out of the Box and is already sick of his questions.

He assigns Chuck to be Thomas's little helper, to escort him around the place and fill him in gradually.

He starts to lead Thomas's Tour but gets interrupted by the arrival of Teresa.

Alby shoots Ben in the face with a bow and arrow to save Thomas's life.

Minho tells him about the "dead" Griever in the Maze.

Alby accuses Thomas of being involved somehow, and tells him he's suspicious.

He leads the Banishment ceremony that exiles Ben into the Maze.

Alby goes to examine the dead Griever with Minho, but gets stung when it comes to life.

Thomas ties him to the Wall with ivy during the Griever attack overnight, and saves his life.

When he comes to, Alby strangles himself while trying to tell Thomas what he remembers from the Changing, but he manages to get out a warning to save the Maps.

Alby throws Teresa in the Slammer when she wakes up because he doesn't trust her—she started the end after all.

He fakes his own assault and burns what he thinks are the Maps in order to try to stay in the Glade.

Alby sacrifices himself to the Grievers when they have the kids surrounded during their escape in order to buy some time.