Riggo And Power

Many people would not hear the words “good leader” and “Adolf Hitler” in the same sentence. Nor would anyone usually say that Mahatma Gandhi was an aggressive leader. Both past leaders show many similar leadership qualities, but the way they broadcasted their ideologies diverges severely. Many world leaders possess the qualities of authority, but none can quite be a perfect commander. In fact, there is no such thing as a perfect leader. No commander can perfectly lead a division into battle, and no chief can perfectly manage his tribe. For every strength of a good leader, a flaw exists. There is no impeccable image of a leader.

     Personal power has the ability to be essential to greatness, and at the same time is able to destroy a person’s nature. In the drama Macbeth by William Shakespeare, the main character, Macbeth, becomes corrupt through power that he gains. The play shows that even someone who starts out like Macbeth and does not crave power, will do terrible things to gain authority and power.

Government is the essential power of a country, which directly influences society because it provides somewhat of a security blank for those who are affected by it. Lao-Tzu’s, “Thoughts from the Tao-te Ching,” along with Niccolo Machiavelli’s, “The Qualities of the Prince,” both discuss multiple characteristics that a leader should possess to be a successful. While their goal is similar, in which they both describe what it takes to become a better leader, their ideas concerning leading are conflicting.

As many countries developed over time, changes have occurred that benefited the citizens of each nation. However, there is one important element that is needed to establish laws, peace, and harmony in each country. This element is known as leadership. Leaders around the world have contributed to the success and evolution of all of our nations, proving to be a huge responsibility. Residents are dependent amongst leaders, who are in charge of protecting their citizens at no cost. Without the presence of them, chaos and corruption would establish, which could ruin relationships and trade with other nations. In history, great leaders have been praised and admired. The characteristics of three great leaders, who are Suleiman, Nelson Mandela, and Queen Elizabeth I, have exhibited the qualities of being a great leader. These traits include causing admiration and inspiration, demonstrating intelligent knowledge, and guiding residents and themselves to solve conflicts that may cause death.

Regarding leadership or good leader, some of his opinions are similar and some of his opinions are different to opinion that the author in the text book argue. In this textbook, the authors define leadership as the process to affect other people for achieving an organization’s goals. It is similar to interviewee argument. Yet, interviewee emphasized the power in leadership. He states that it is very important to use the power fairly and ethically. He also argues that leaders need a strong relationship with lots of excellent in-group members for forming the power. It is in line with Leader-Member Exchange Theory (LMX) that assumes leadership is formed through transacting mutual interests between leaders and followers.

As many countries developed over time, changes have occurred that benefited the citizens of each nation. However, there is one important element that is needed to establish laws, peace, and harmony in each country. This element is known as leadership. Leaders around the world have contributed to the success and evolution of all of our nations, proving to be a huge responsibility. Residents are dependent amongst leaders, who are in charge of protecting their citizens at no cost. Without the presence of them, chaos and corruption would establish, which could ruin relationships and trade with other nations. In history, great leaders have been praised and admired. The characteristics of three great leaders, who are Suleiman, Nelson Mandela, and Queen Elizabeth I, have exhibited the qualities of being a great leader. These traits include causing admiration and inspiration, demonstrating intelligent knowledge, and guiding residents and themselves to solve conflicts that may cause death.

Leadership might be the most discussed and written about topics in our modern society. Thousands of books have covered this topic and people are often using this term correctly as well as in the right format. But what does it really mean? Strength? Power? Leadership could be as simple as holding the hand of a small child crossing the street, or as complex as signing the Declaration of Independence. A leader is not someone who cheats their way to the top, or tricks others into doing things. Being a leader is also not all about power and control. Power is not leadership because leaders don’t necessarily need any source of “power,” but instead are looked up to by their followers. The assertion of power can create feelings of fear, betrayal,

Throughout history, humanity has been under the influence of a variety of different leaders: moral, tyrannical, weak, and strong. Yet, while reflecting on the past, we seldomly ever call a leader a truly “good leader.” A major reason for the scarcity of this title is that we simply cannot agree upon what characterizes as a “good leader.” Is a “good leader” suppose to be perfect? Left-brained? Merciful? We have such a hard time answering this simple question because, we, as humans are complex beings. We cannot simply classify anyone as “good” or “bad” because humans are not consistent in their behaviors; there will always be exceptions to whatever argument we make. Yet, there are and can be “good leaders”, although we may a hard time defining what one may be. For the sake of objectivity , let us look at a simpler leader who has only few clear

In the article, “The Impact Of a Good Leader and Good Leadership In Society”, Patrick Alain points out “When a society is led by a powerful, positive and forward- thinking leader, one of the main areas of focus is people’s professional development. Good leaders are those that take all factors into consideration” (2). Most do not understand how fortunate it is to have a vigorous dominant figure knowing the correct punishments and prioritizing the nation’s future. “Society is not limited to a few defined goals” (1). A nation is influential enough to shape the human beings living in it and know the limit of the people’s choices. Either the nation is rebellious and out of control, or the ruler dictates many with no say. Stability between the two can “[achieve] social change. Whether it was for abolishing social norms, overcoming social evils or modernizing history, social change has been impossible without the right kind of leadership”

Leadership is something that people are born with. It is an inherent charm and it doesn’t hide even if you want to hide it. There is a leader amongst us and he or she is the one that leads other people to great things by inspiring and motivating people to do good deeds. Leadership has been described as “a process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task”. This way a leader can decide what work goes in and goes out. Good leaders in history have left a mark in walks of life. But great leaders, they’re different. Great leaders have the ability to make each and every individual re-think their life decisions and choices by

Being a good leader requires traits that are seldom found in the leaders we know today. While some leaders can trust their conscience to guide them to make decisions with basic morals in mind; having control of a large group of people and the ability to regulate and determine their every move can turn a good leader into an unrecognizable tyrant. Once a leader has begun to feel the power their tyrannous acts give them, it is rare that they can realize their mistakes and become an effective leader once again. Manipulation, greed, and paranoia all lead to a mentally unstable and tyrannous leader.

For thousands of years, for each nation, there has been a leader. Some leaders have been unique and have left their good or bad impressions to their citizens such as Julius Cesar, Napoleon Bonaparte, Adolf Hitler, and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Leadership could change from century to another because life changes from one decade to another, and the evolution changes as well. Undoubtedly, there is a difference between a good and an evil leader. The view of leadership could differ between who looks from abroad a country and that, who lives in the country because some leaders could have a bad reputation abroad, but their citizens see them as real leaders which, in this case, it is a politic matter. That, who has a bad reputation, is characterized

Countless times leaders operate on instinct that has grown from what they have seen in the past. What leaders see others do sets the stage for what they may do in the future. A leader of sound character will exhibit that character at all times.” (p. 7-13)

Being deemed an effective leader goes way beyond the basic concept of being considered good or bad by the people one rules. An effective leader portrays characteristics that many look up to and wish to get. In order one must understand the differences and similarities of war and peace. Most influential leaders all have similar qualities that make them successful. It must be understood that the causes and effects that go into each. Now a day, there is no means of peace in certain parts of the world, but instead, there are ongoing conflicts that lead into war. Leaders should have good relations and have the common goal in between countries in order to evolve and prosper. These people in power must possess qualities such as being passionate and patient. Great leaders with these acquired traits are able to distinguish when to go to war and balance peace that can be learned in the readings like the declaration of independence, teachings of Machiavelli, Jimmy Carter on communication and the short film of Rosie the Riveter.

Human power or authority is not the same as the king of the jungle's business. For the authority of the king of the jungle is intimidating, terrific, abusive and evil so anyone in power should use his authority wisely through an agenda that will benefit both the leadership and the people. A well-planned leadership involves an agenda of excellence; otherwise the authority will turn to notoriety, which is being famous for evil purpose.