According to Northouse, “Transformational leadership involves an exceptional form of influence that moves followers to accomplish more than what is usually expected of them’’(p. 169). A clear example of transformational leaders are Martin Luther King, A. Hitler and Franklin D. Roosevelt. But, there are different types of leaders and leadership. Martin Luther King was an exceptional leader and fits perfectly with the definition of positive leadership . He inspired his followers and possessed the ability to motivate and to shape a new culture among his followers based on solid principles and ideals creating a favorable environment for change. His leadership was based in the Koontz theory which influenced people to strive willingly and enthusiastically …show more content…
This kind of leadership does what it takes to achieve its goals. Hardworking , able to make decisions that for others would be difficult and painful. In contrast to these qualities , the leader is more committed to the objective that with the people who is in charge , so it can be hard and cruel , since his conviction is that the end justifies the means , even if it has to use manipulation and deceit. Emotional leadership…..
Franklin D. Roosevelt’s success was his ability to trust, above all, teamwork and looking the best people to assume the charges and the most complicated and difficult positions . Always he provided support to its employees and projects designed having a group that kept motivated and engaged at all times. His visits to soldiers in Europe, even being ill served to show that life in front gambled that were all part of the same project and pursued the same purpose.
Roosevelt had everything against in many moments of his life, but was able to stake his intelligence and his ability to get overcome all difficulties and achieve its objectives, such as governor, president and world leader. Its history is a chronicle of continuous improvement, to live without fear of anything or anyone, always trusting in the future, although it is uncertain can be
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (January 30, 1882 to April 12, 1945) was the 32nd American president who led the United States through the Great Depression and World War II, greatly expanding the powers of the federal government through a series of programs and reforms known as the New Deal. Stricken with polio in 1921, Roosevelt (commonly known as FDR) spent much of his adult life in a wheelchair. A whole generation of Americans grew up knowing no other president, as FDR served an unprecedented four terms in office. Roosevelt’s social programs reinvented the role of government in Americans' lives, while his presidency during World War II established the United States' leadership on the world stage. Roosevelt made the New Deal.
He also made a great change in the presidency and the authority of the federal government. This is because he became president in what historians called The Progressive Era; where many reforms took place. Roosevelt believed in courage, honesty, and in a democracy that had the desire to serve the people. In his autobiography he stated that his theory “that the executive power was limited only by specific restrictions and prohibitions appearing in the constitution or imposed by the congress under its constitutional powers” (Page 482). Roosevelt could not stand that what was a necessity for the nation could not be done by the president unless someone authorized it.
During Roosevelt’s presidency, he had won a Nobel Prize for peace in 1906 for mediating an end to the Russo-Japanese War. Roosevelt also occupied and set up a military in Cuba, when he also was putting pressure on Canada in the boundary dispute for Alaska. What Roosevelt did during his presidency shows that any man or any woman can do anything they want, it’s showing that he was doing things that were helping the country as a whole. After all, Roosevelt was shown to be a hard-working man, a man that helped other countries, and a man that could do multiple things at once. He also showed the country that he was a president that will make things
Roosevelt nursed the nation back to health and maintained its health through part of World War II before his death, leading many people to call him one of the greatest presidents America has ever had. Despite
Theodore Roosevelt is one of the American presidents who are remembered for the changes that they brought or made in this nation. He was the 26th president of the United States and he is remembered for his transformations and important quotes which are useful today. Theodore Roosevelt was the most youthful president in the historical background of America amid that opportunity to be in office. He had not yet turned forty three years, the required age, when he got to be a president. He played a major role in transforming the federal government and the transformations made are still in effect today (viewpoint article; Beale).
He made many decisions that ultimately impacted the lives and futures of many and shaped World War II as we remember it today. Roosevelt, during a speech over the radio, he “called for national unity and sacrifice. If American pulled together, they could overcome any obstacle” (175). During these perilous times, Roosevelt brought Americans together to fight in the war at home. However, not all of his decisions brought positive changes.
Roosevelt was an intellectual, charming man who could talk a man’s ear off and give a powerful speech, even if he has been shot. Frankly, the person he was, is what determined his
He was famous for his bravado, and his personality caused him to develop an “uncommon” affection for the people (Murrin, 729). He was a big game hunter, and was apparently once shot during a speech but kept going on, regardless. Roosevelt, one that was not unfamiliar with hardship, growing up nearsighted, sickly, and asthmatic, grew up to be a “voracious” reader and accomplished writer that craved high-risk adventure (Murrin, 729). Roosevelt was notable by the fact that he was the one who led the charge as commander into the Spanish-American
Martin Luther King also demonstrated leadership ability when he also put his well-being on the line and not only took part of the civil rights marches but led them. He inspired others to follow because he made a personal commitment for his cause. The inspiration and the hope he gave was to all people not just one race. He gave people hope that one day that all people will be treated equally and be judged by their character. Martin Luther King was defiant as his home was bombed in 1956 and he continued with his dream showing his never give up attitude.
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” Those are some of the lines from President FDR’s Inauguration speech. After watching a presidential film on FDR, it is evident why he is named the best president in the history of the United States of America. President Roosevelt led the nation through the greatest war, the greatest depression in history, and significantly prolonged the controls of the federal government through a sequence of programs and reforms known as the New Deal. President FDR was a man of laughter, a man who loved conversation, had a great sense of humor, and he was the man the American people trusted so much they elected him 4 times after first being elected as the 32nd United Stated president in 1933.
FDR was faced with many crises and difficulties coming into the presidency with the depression and later in his presidency WWII. During his long presidency, he showed that he was able to handle almost anything and help the country in tough times. Although some may argue that Franklin Delano Roosevelt was
Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Arsenal of Courage, Determination, and Wisdom Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the 32nd president of the U.S from 1932 to 1945. During his 13 years in the presidency, he restored an economically busted U.S, gave the U.S in World War 2 praise and support, and created a lasting peace to the best of his abilities. He displayed amazing amounts of courage, had a great knowledge of history, and was determined to achieve his goals; three qualities that would be important in his life. His qualities helped him show his spirit and integrity to others, which as a result led to a better U.S and world as a whole.
Bass & Riggio (2005, pp. 4-8) explains that transformational leaders inspire their followers to exceed their own expectations and perceived capabilities and is comprised of the four components of idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation and individualised consideration. DuBrin (2016, p.163) suggest that leaders in a time of crisis need to
Prentice (2013) defines a leader as “the individual who serves or leads others for the good of all and not for personal gain” (p.1). From Moses, Jesus Christ, Alexander the Great, Hitler to Barrack Obama, history is replete with examples of exceptional leaders that demonstrated remarkable leadership in their given capacities. This analysis paper focuses on Martin Luther King Junior, the iconic American civil rights leader, orator and Baptist Church
This paper will examine the three leadership theories, identify how they apply to my practice, and explore how these theories interact with each other. The Trait Leadership Theory is based on the belief that a person is born with special traits contributing to natural leadership abilities. Studies of famous historical leaders have been used to identify various traits for this theory. Although the list of traits differs from study to study, there are five major traits that are consistent throughout most studies.