How A Leader Should Be A Great Leader

John Maxwell once said, "A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way." This quote perfectly describes Nelson Mandela. Mandela was a great leader because he was aware, decisive, and empathetic. Some wonderful examples of Nelsons' traits are found in the movie Invictus. Imagine South Africa, still in peril, just after Nelson was elected. This is what Invictus focuses on, and especially on what he did with rugby to unite the country.

Transformational leaders also attempt to inspire others by addressing individuals’ self-actualization needs to support the greater good rather than their own self-interest. Nelson Mandela is one of the transformational leader who motivates his followers to accomplishments through charisma, inspiration, individualized attention and intellectual stimulation. He is one of the high esteemed leader who is very much loved by his people. Even as a young man in his twenties, Mandela had the vision to end the apartheid system in his country. He was a charismatic leader who was able to implement his vision and gained millions of followers who shared his vision. He always sacrificed his need for the betterment of the nation. Beyond that, he was also known as a role model for his strong moral conviction, personal example, and self-sacrifice. He was well aware that his political uprising would lead to prosecution by the ruling government, he always remained true and committed to his vision. He was known as a role model for his strong moral conviction, personal example, and self-sacrifice. He was well aware that his political uprising would lead to prosecution by the ruling government, yet he remained undaunted by the consequences of his actions. Even as his quest for fairness and equality

As we continue to learn about leadership, we continue to see the importance of having certain qualities. There are differing opinions on what traits hold more importance than others, but in the end, each quality plays a specific role in forming an excellent leader. Three qualities that preform a role in the equation, and that needs strengthened in my own leadership skills, are enthusiasm, persistence and charisma.

Nelson Mandela is a prime example of the saying “ leadership is a sacrifice, not a privilege.” He was unwavering in his principles, and a leader who sacrifice it all.

Nelson Mandela was an extraordinary human being who accomplished an insurmountable number of things. He didn’t just accomplish things for himself, not just for his family or even just his country. This man created changes worldwide that effected millions. He started a revolution that was felt across the entire world.

Not only did he inspire millions of individuals in South Africa, but all over the face of the Earth. Mandela made extreme sacrifices for his country to become a better place which influenced many. He was awarded over 50 honorary awards from universities all around the world; Mandela displayed a profile in courage (“Nelson Mandela”). A white journalist who lived through the time of apartheid says; "I think if it would've been someone else, we would've had a civil war and thousands and thousands and thousands of people would've died. To me, he is the person who saved this country" (Lang). Nelson Mandela had influenced so many individuals that while he was in prison, war was not started and people were not killed; everyone stayed at peace and followed in the footsteps of

Mandela was one of the world's most active and influential human activists of the 20th century. In his fight for equality Nelson Mandela fought through racism, imprisonment, and social inequality all in an effort for equal rights for African Americans in South Africa His efforts provided hope and pride for African Americans in South Africa that things could and would get better for them in the future. Mandela was far from perfect and had many issues he had to deal with publicly and personally. Mandela struggled with racism and social injustice throughout his life and seemed to just brush it off. Nelson Mandela overcame social inequality by breaking down the walls of politics for African Americans, being awarded the Nobel Prize for

Nelson Mandela, a South African anti-apartheid, revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist believed that all South Africans should get the opportunity to participate in society, unfortunately, he was denied and subject to spend 27 years in prison. When he was released, he had no desire to punish his those who imprisoned him. Instead, when he became president, he promoted a

What makes a good leader? This is a question asked constantly, especially in the educational fields, and especially by the film Dead Poets Society. This film is a portrayal of the battle between the modern view of leadership and the traditional, as it clashes in a prep school with unruly teenage boys. Here we see a struggle between a young teacher with a new vision and the leaders of a school with principles it has followed for years. In the midst of this struggle we also see the next generation of leaders rise up and fall. This is a representation of leadership at its best, and its worst, and sometimes it falls somewhere in-between. However, the main theme of this movie is the stark contrast between two leadership styles. These leadership

After his release from prison in 1990, he went to be elected the first black President of South Africa. The time in prison helped him to come to peace with himself and the people he was initially mad at; such as the South African Government.

What qualities make a good leader? You can ask a hundred different people, and you will get a hundred different answers. A good leader is someone who accomplishes the mission, has the respect of their subordinates, and makes the difficult decisions when needed. For me, I believe that a great leader needs to have a variety of qualities, but most importantly a sense of fairness, hard work/care, and common consideration for others. Different experiences throughout my life and time at West Point have lead me to believe that these three tenants are what are most needed for a great leader. In terms of a leader’s moral character, common consideration has the greatest influence on the success of a leader, because without common consideration, a

Communication is the process of sharing information, ideas and feelings between people through speech, writing, or body language. Effective communication extends the concept of requiring that the content is received and understood by someone in the way that was expected. The objectives of effective communication include the creation of a common perception, behavior change and the acquisition of effective communication. Communication leads a person to be a leader. All coalitions need a strong leadership base, with current and emerging leaders, who have the skills, relationships, and vision to change individual interests into one collective strategy to achieve change. These skills of a good leader include: Effective communication, conflict management, organization, and ability to delegate tasks, relationship building and ability to share decision-making. (Foster-Fishman PG, Berkowitz SL, Lounsbury DW, Jacobson S, Allen NA, 2001)

There are many people in this world that are considered leaders. The problem is that people opinions can differ. While some people may think a leader is great, others might have a different perspective. Overall, there are several distinct styles of leadership that different leaders fall into. Leaders need to utilize their power and show that they place value in the relationship they form with their followers. Leaders will focus on making real changes that reflect their mutual purpose and goals. Leadership isn’t just about leading, it is about forming a symbiotic relationship and collaborating in a collective manner. Leaders should be focused on the impact

First of all, to be a leader, is to have the ability to influence others to accomplish a goal, or an objective. How are leaders expected to behave? Do they have to be perfect? Of course not, but they should stand out from the crowd. All leaders are different, so naturally they do not behave exactly the same way. It may be true that some people are borne with natural talents .However, without practice, without drive and without experience, there can be no true development in leadership. It is important to understand there are no borne leaders. The several skills that are required to become a good leader are having a good commitment with your team-mate, good communication skill, and good self control and knowledge of the vision of the

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