Characteristics Of Odysseus

Do you know anyone who wants to fight for ten years? One man was willing. He was a determined man who was willing to face a lot of challenges to return home. He was the great Odysseus. A hero is a person who is loyal,determined, and brave. Heroes are role models that anyone should look up to. Also, they will sacrifice themselves for something they think is important. Heroes are favored by others. Odysseus is an epic hero from Ithaca and has a wife named Penelope and a son named Telemachus. Odysseus was a Greek soldier and fought in a ten-year war called the Trojan War, which was fought outside the walls of a great city called Troy, and he was trying to get home for ten years. Throughout Odysseus’ journey, he shows many heroic and flawed traits. Although he had many flaws, he is a hero.

Christopher Reeve once said, “A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” The great epic, The Odyssey by Homer reveals the courageous, daring life of Odysseus, as he travels from his victory in Troy to his home in Ithaca. Throughout the journey, Odysseus reveals his heroic traits of intelligence, skill, and resourcefulness.

Odysseus shows terrible leadership skills through his words and actions. One way Odysseus lacks leadership is when he did not tell his crew what was in the sack, so they took matters into their own hands and “loosed the sack and all the winds burst out and a sudden squall struck and swept [them] back to sea” (Book X, 53-54). This means that since Odysseus was keeping secrets from his crew, they felt the need to open the sack and see what was really inside of it. This could have all been avoided if he told them the truth to begin with and earn a role as a trustworthy leader. Another way he lacks leadership is when they were on the island waiting for the giant and one of his shipmates said “‘Let’s make away with the cheeses, then come back— hurry, drive the lambs and kids from the pens to our swift ship, put out to sea at once!’ But [Odysseus] would not give way—” (Book IX, 255-258). This shows that the crew doesn’t want to confront the giant because of the risks involved, but Odysseus is not concerned about the risks and does what he pleases. A good leader would let other people share their opinions, take the risks into consideration, and then decide what to do, and he did not do

In the epics you very seldom if ever see someone branded as a good leader. There are no characteristics of what a good leader should be or the criteria they must meet to be classified as such. However there are certain characteristics that a character have to meet in an epic to be deemed a heroic figure. Odysseus meets all of the criteria set out by Peter Stillman to be a hero. In order to be a hero you must be a good leader and Odysseus was the epitome of a good leader. A leader is someone who is able to make the best decision for every individual involved, usually subordinates. A leader has to be willing to take charge and make the hard decisions that no one else wants to make or no one else is equipped to make. Someone who is going to hold steadfast to the decisions they make despite the possible backlash or lives lost. There was no failure on Odysseus’ part as a leader. He remained true to the goal at hand which was to get home to Ithaca. Every decision he made was for the good and betterment of his crew and towards the common goal.

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Good professional collaborations and positive relationships are important. I believe it is critical to get along with co-workers as well as with internal

Have a clear focus on vision and aims. Understand where the organisation/team is and wants to be.

As a team they should be able to flexible and adapt their behaviour to the situation that they are faced with. The team should be able to change and adapt as individuals as well as a team.

No team will stay motivated to the process if they don’t have the tools to succeed at their job. As the leader I have to make sure they have the internal and external support to complete their goals. With team motivation one must address the poor performance in the team. With poor performance it can cause lack of efficiency in the project. Most important I must lead by example. If I want my team to treat each other with dignity and respect, I need to set the tone. If I expect them to be motivated and enthusiastic it is critical that I behave in this manner also. As the President and CEO my team looks to me for direction and guidance.

5. Integrity Is Key. Don 't hold back the truth. Treat your team like the adults they are and build confidence and trust by sharing the ups and downs. It 's always a good idea to share positive growth and to bring challenges to the forefront. Steps, then, can be taken to work through the challenges.

Alexander the Great, George Washington, Julius Caesar, Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King Jr. are all people that have one thing in common. They are considered great leaders by most people. But what is a great leader? Is it simply perspective? Some still believe Adolf Hitler was one while others resent that idea. In the epic poem, The Odyssey, where does Odysseus fall on this spectrum? Odysseus’ traits in the poem say to me that he was, in fact, a great leader despite the losses he faced throughout his journey. Odysseus displays dedication to leading his troops. Every trait most would use to define a leader, Odysseus has. Also, he did his best to lead his team out of every dangerous situation they got in. All characteristics of a good leader.

There are many characteristics that fall under a hero. Throughout The Odyssey, by Homer, Odysseus proves that he has some of these characteristics, by experiencing many challenges and difficulties on his journey back home. While going through these hard times, Odysseus gains values of a hero. Throughout The Odyssey, Odysseus displays many Greek values, which characterize him as a hero.

Commitment and involvement- the team should be able to understand the goals and should be committed in achieving them

Create an environment in which people have the motivation, the training, and the freedom to achieve the goals they have set. Become a catalyst for change. Develop leadership talent. Maintain a sense of humor. Behave with integrity at all times.

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