After all, both General Grant and General Lee were very good examples of what it meant to be superior leaders. They both fought hard, and led very appropriately. Both men symbolized characteristics of what it meant to be a good human leader. Even though both men were divergent in many ways, they held more similarities than we
Tom Buchanan and Jay Gatsby are portrayed as complete opposites throughout F. Scott Fitzgerald novel The Great Gatsby. Tom and Gatsby can be described as rivals, or enemies and readers tend to choose a side of who they like better. This leads the reader to believe that Tom and Gatsby are certainly different, especially due to their clashing personalities. However, on an analytical scale, it is clear that Tom and Gatsby display many similarities throughout the text. F. Scott Fitzgerald clearly demonstrates similarities between Tom and Gatsby which are shown through their equally deceiving personalities, their selfish use of relationships for their own benefit, and their mutual desire of having Daisy to themselves.
He was able to inspire hope in people through allusions and comparisons to the past. He was able to inspire confidence and fortitude by giving people the honest situation at hand using logos. And he was able to deliver his main message of strength and readiness by constantly referring to it within his speech. Churchill’s speech wen t down in history, not because he said what the people wanted to hear, but because he said what the people needed to hear. His honesty and rhetoric made “Their Finest Hour” one of the most crucially important and greatest speeches of the Second World War if not the past
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.”- Thomas a. Edison
The most important decision of a leader is the style of leading they decide to use when inspiring others, or providing a vision for the future. By looking at the past, it is proven that some leadership styles are guaranteed to be more effective than others. The leadership style of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X during the Civil Rights provides significant evidence of how different styles of leading can turn out to be a major success or defeat. Malcolm X’s leadership style included using violence to protest against violence and unequal rights, as well as supporting the segregation of African Americans and the whites. Martin Luther King’s style included nonviolent marches and protests against violence, and peacefully fighting for integrating the blacks and whites. The leadership style of Martin Luther King Jr. earned him to be recognized as the face of the Civil Rights movement. Therefore, Malcolm X should have changed his leadership style to work with Martin Luther King Jr. because his way of fighting for civil rights was strategically thought out and ultimately effective.
Most all agree that Desmond Tutu is the most effective leader, but some believe that Geoffrey Canada is a more effective leader due to his role in the Harlem children’s zone, which is a program for troubled young teens and children (“Geoffrey Canada Biography”). However, Desmond Tutu is a more effective leader because he was a more passionate, devoted and hardworking. Both leaders were committed to their cause but, Desmond Tutu was especially devoted and went far beyond his cause to achieve other common goals. Desmond Tutu was also a more effective leader because his cause helped more people in more than just one way (“Geoffrey Canada
Furthermore, Winston always believed that a person should always fight for what is right, and that is what he did. With Winston leading his country against Germany, he led with an attitude of bravery and confidence, similar to how the British were feeling at that time. For example, Winston Churchill gave one of his most iconic speeches on the special day of June 4, 1940, where he used his words to inspire people to stand up for the Allies. As a politician he even gave a speech to Parliament and told them he had, “nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat.” (history.com) He was showing that he himself was ready to fight as well. Winston Churchill helped change the outcome of the War. He had finally achieved the sweet moment of victory
Everything is on the line and it is all up to Theodore Boone to catch the bad guy and bring justice to the city. In the novel Theodore Boone The Fugitive by John Grisham Theo must use all of his skills to bring down a most wanted fugitive. Theo is a teenager who has grown up as a kid lawyer and he will do anything to catch a criminal and help out his hometown of Strattenburg. In the novel, Pete could not be caught and put behind bars without the help of Theo’s intelligence, braveness, and persuasiveness.
The desire to win in leadership sets a context where true beneficial aspects and lessons are learnt and taught. The lessons cover ethical principles and aspects of responsibility, respect, caring, fairness, and trustworthiness. These styles are based on the film Remember the Titans.’ The backdrop in the film presents itself in football and racism which are the aspects that clash with the leadership styles.
Over my twenty-year career, the core aspects of my leadership philosophy have been constant while other parts evolved with me, as I changed jobs and responsibilities and while I matured and gained new perspectives. Mahatma Gandhi said it best, “You have to be the change that you want to see in the world.”
The most important decision of a leader is the style of leading they decide to use when inspiring others, or providing a vision for the future. By looking at the past, it is proven that some leadership styles are guaranteed to be more effective than others. The leadership style of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X during the Civil Rights provides significant evidence of how different styles of leading can turn out to be a major success or defeat. Malcolm X’s leadership style included using violence to protest against violence and unequal rights, as well as supporting the segregation of African Americans and the whites. Martin Luther King’s style included nonviolent marches and protests against violence, and peacefully fighting for integrating
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams,” remarked Eleanor Roosevelt. As a child, Eleanor faced many challenges, but she persevered through them. Later, Eleanor cared for everyone she could, and made everyone’s dreams come true. UNICEF, an organization that supports children, now needs a new ambassador and more dreams to come true. They value education, compassion, equality, and more, so judging by how Eleanor lived her life, she would be the perfect candidate. Also, Eleanor had a unique perspective when it came to every idea, and she used her resources to make these ideas come to life. This created psychological changes in many who believed that Eleanor could not so what she wanted to, as she proved them wrong.
Servant and Authentic leadership have several characteristic comparisons. Both servant and authentic leadership styles are positive leadership styles. Servant and authentic leaders serve other individuals. They both believe in empowering the employees they serve. The leadership styles possess a high standard of values, displays compassion and passion for integrity to their followers. These leadership styles will not comprise on their character. Both leadership displays relationship with people or followers. They rely on their personal charisma to get things done. Authentic leaders are positive, they are transparent with their followers and have a sense of themselves (Yaacoub, 2018).
The Leadership Style of Black, Nardelli, and Shackleton appears similar as the three were entrepreneurial in their styles and they were also go-getters who achieved results at all cost. Black was able to turn around the various newspapers he acquired which was also similar to how Nardelli centralized Home Depot and introduced a lot of changes which led to growth in revenue. So also, was Shackleton who single-handedly raise funds for the Antartica expenditure which he approached with the creativity and verve of a determined entrepreneur. Black, Nardelli, and Shackleton were in total control and not accommodative in their leadership styles; they made decisions
At first glimpse you me see “Invictus” as a typical sports film. It is actually about a nation overcoming obstacles to become united with one another. The title, “Invictus,” comes from a poem that gave strength to South Africa’s President when he was held as a political prisoner for 27 years. The film begins with Nelson Mandela (Morgan Freeman) stepping out of prison and back into office as the leader of South Africa. In South Africa there is a long time running hatred between the South African blacks and the white Afrikaners. Nelson Mandela (Morgan Freeman) is faced with adversity as he tries to unite a nation, but remains fearless of his own life seeking to better his country. South Africa’s rugby team, led by François Pienaar (Matt Damon),