see the teacher notes please and fix them and then add more paragraphs: (In red font ) and please add to the paper the bad form of leadership instead of the ordinary leader i did add a pragrph about (In my opinion) you will finid it in green font you just need to add few paragraphs to (How to Make a Good Leader?) and also add two long paragraph about the bad leader (international leader not only american)and then compare maybe
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Political Leadership
Introduction: The History of Leadership
What is leadership? Who is a leader? These two questions may seem simple to answer but
they may require complex answers especially in terms of clearly defining what leadership
entails and who a leader is in our current times. Leadership is not something new, rather it
has existed for centuries and the world has seen the rise and fall of great men and women
who served as leaders. Some leaders were excellent, and they left a wonderful legacy as a
result of their pleasant actions which surprised people in a good way while others were
undesirable men and women who did not accomplish as much as was expected from them.
Great scholars, like Plato and Hippocrates, have tried to explain the meaning of
leadership and who a leader is in society (what did they say). However, times have changed,
and we are living in the modern (how is today different exactly) era which is totally different
from historical times. Due to this the explanations and definitions of leadership by people like
Plato and Hippocrates lack the important aspects that are contained in the current leaders and
leadership in our present-day world. As such, we have to focus on definitions that are
relevant to our time.
A leader is defined (who is definition is this) as someone who applies influence on a
group of people and guides them towards the achievement of a goal. There are leaders in
different levels and areas of life. One area in which we are quite familiar with which is
associated with leadership is the political field. A political leader is a virtuous (are they
always virtuous) person who has unique skills or abilities and is ready and willing to act,
whether in a just manner to secure the interests and protect the welfare of the state.
Leadership, in the political field, can be defined as the aspect of ruling people with integrity,
justice, fairness, and with making sacrifice that may be seen as acting by self-interest; all in a
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bid to secure the welfare of the people being ruled. A good politician influences the citizens
to unite for a common purpose which they intend to obtain. In our world today, we have
many renowned political leaders who have left a legacy because of their wonderful actions.
This paper will discuss the various qualities of good leaders which make them successful and
endear them to the people, compare successful leaders with other ordinary leaders, and finally
outline the various ways of how to make a good leader.
Qualities of Good and Successful Leaders
Whenever someone mentions the name of a successful leader, we immediately
associate the person with their legacy; the great action which they did on behalf of the people.
For example, when someone mentions Nelson Mandela, we immediately have a mental
image of the independence of South Africa from the Apartheid rule. Many people would like
to be successful leaders and, as such, we ask ourselves; what qualities do good leaders have?
From the book, “Leadership in Turbulent Times”, one of the qualities of successful
leaders is having a hard-working personality. Good leaders strive to achieve what they do not
have by putting a lot of effort into their work. Lyndon Johnson was one of the most
hardworking people to become the president of the United States. He was “the first to arrive
in the morning and the last to leave at night” and he worked so hard for his success. He was
always walking fast, and he loved to organize things. No matter how late people worked,
Johnson was always the last to close the door (Goodwin, 2018).
Another quality of successful leaders is being bright and knowledgeable. Most of the
successful leaders in the world have expanded their minds by studying. Such leaders are
continuously in search of knowledge to better themselves and their leadership role. Theodore
Roosevelt loved knowledge and he was blessed with a wonderful memory and mental
capabilities. He was able to describe the things that he had read years before as if he had just
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read them a few minutes ago because he would have a good mental picture of the pages
(Goodwin, 2018). Such people become excellent leaders because they can use their minds to
reason or to apply their knowledge to solve the problems which people face in their lives.
In addition, most successful leaders advocate for the interests of other people. This
means that they put the welfare of the people before themselves; they sacrifice themselves for
the betterment of others. Nelson Mandela sacrificed himself and was arrested for the freedom
of his people. Saudi Arabia’s new U.S. Ambassador, Princess Reema bint Bandar, is she said
to be a strong advocate for women in her country, especially since women in the Middle East
face a lot of gender inequality issues (BBC News, 2019). Princess Reema is also reported to
be interested in general sports activities nationally where she focusses on increasing women
participation in sports and exercise. Another woman who is an advocate for the people is
Muna AbuSulayman. She is notably known for having established projects which focus on
the provision of education, health, and creating employment for women and families through
various partners like the Carter Center, UNHCR, Oxfarm, and Deworm the World. Muna has
been instrumental in creating and supporting various programs which focussed on bridging
the gap between the Western nations and Islam through various means including the media,
legal field, and philanthropic sectors (Global Teacher Prize, 2019).
Obviously, there are many qualities of a successful leader. Other qualities include
punctuality, good work ethic, integrity and honesty, courage, persistence to help others, love
for the people, motivation, and many more. Such qualities are exhibited by successful leaders
and they endear them to the people whom they lead. (is this your list)
Comparison between a Successful Leader and Other Ordinary Political Leaders
Successful leaders are different from ordinary leaders in our world because they view,
reason, and act differently. From the book, “Leadership in Turbulent Times”, I have learned
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that successful leaders have various characteristics which stand out mostly as a result of their
family background, upbringing, or life experience. Most of the successful leaders have gone
through hard times in their lives which made them strong in the end. Ordinary leaders may
rely on fortune to overcome their hardships. What is unique about successful leaders is that
they always found a way to persevere and keep their determination through their hard times
and this made them successful.
Mahatma Gandhi remained calm and positive even when the British soldiers arrested
him and put him in jail. Rather than getting worried and anxious about how he will deal with
the jail life, Gandhi took the time in jail to write down the things that were in his mind and
reflect on the future of the people (Gandhi, 1982).
Nelson Mandela was sentenced to jail for most of his life, for 27 years, in Robben
Island after being tried in a court of law in Pretoria due to his actions of encouraging the
Black people to fight and overthrow the government which had discrimination (Mandela,
2013).
Another quality of successful leaders is having ambition. Ambition is something that
an individual hope for or aspires to achieve in life. Abraham Lincoln had the ambition and
felt it right in himself to help in freeing the Black people who were being used as slaves
(Lincoln, 2019). (this paragraph needs more probably)
Successful leaders always have a plan for their future. Having a plan ensures that one
works objectively to achieve every goal. Theodore Roosevelt was a good planner. He was a
good analyst as he always looked for suitable opportunities, he planned how to react to them
and finally executed his plan to achieve success (Goodwin, 2018). Having a plan ensures that
there is no confusion and no working randomly without end goals.
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Moreover, successful leaders seize every opportunity to learn. Leaders interact with
other people to gain a lot concerning what they do not know. Franklin Roosevelt loved
interacting with people and he always found chances to talk to everyone. He had a relaxed
conversational style, and he was good at making friends everywhere he went. Through
interacting with people, he was able to learn things that he did not know. Franklin actually
enjoyed debating and considering an issue from different points of view which demonstrated
that he had a great ability to reason with other people (Goodwin, 2018).
Other factors that differentiate successful leaders from ordinary leaders include the
ability to adapt and accept change, remaining positive throughout, being a risk-taker, and
holding steadfast to one’s word or promises. Also, being able to act at the right moment, as it
was exhibited by Theodore (Goodwin, 2018).
How to Make a Good Leader?
There are many arguments concerning whether leaders are born or they are made.
While we have various leaders who were born to become leaders, for example, those who are
born in royal families or those who inherit kingdoms, other successful leaders were made as a
result of their family background, upbringing, or life experience. Not everyone was born to
lead. There are various strategies which may be utilized to make a leader and one of these is
learning through the experience of others. Most leaders were not born with all the skills and
abilities and as such, they get to sharpen their skills through learning from renowned people
who act as mentors. There is a lot that can be learned through mentorship programs.
Another way to make a leader is through advocating for the provision of good
upbringing for the young generation. This can be done by setting up seminars or workshops
where various professionals teach parents and guardians of children about the importance of
good family care and guidance of their children. Parents and guardians need to provide
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support to their children and motivate them to choose the right path in life, even in their
professional careers. They need to encourage children to take up leadership in young age.
There should be the establishment of institutions that encourage creativity and
nurturing of ideas of young people who feel like they can become leaders in the future. Such
institutions encourage communication and interaction, and building of successful
relationships with other people which enhance the exchange of knowledge and experience.
Other methods to create leadership skills include promoting the development of listening
skills, argumentative skills, and other non-judgemental skills which enhance good reasoning
and appreciation of ideas from different points of views to create reasonable leaders like
Franklin Roosevelt who had sharp argumentative skills. In addition, other avenues where
children or young people can lead should be created and advocated for including clubs,
organizations, or groups where young people get to nurture their leadership skills. Last but
not least, no one should be forced to become a leader, rather it should be from self-drive and
interest. People who voluntarily want to become leaders make the best leaders possible.
In my opinion, leadership refers to the aspect of being in authority, having the power
to guide, and the ability to manage people. It refers to the act of being the head of a particular
group of people. Leadership is, therefore, the act of leading people and good leaders have
specific characteristics that make them successful in their role. Leadership entails having an
excellent strategy and plan to execute roles effectively, being able to organize and allocate
resources that are necessary, and having effective development and management systems.
Leadership involves planning for the future while managing the present. This can be done
successfully by creating awesome relationships with people who have a contribution in the
leadership role, having an efficient use of time and the resources available, and setting a clear
objective that is attainable coupled with hard work to achieve these objectives. Leadership
requires one to have a good personal degree of motivation, having ambitions and dreams, and
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the ability to see the whole picture when it comes to dealing with a variety of issues. Leaders
do not only have the right motivation but they also motivate other people, directly and
indirectly, to work hard and achieve their goals. In general, leadership is about being the
agent of change with regards to how things are run within the community and that comes
with the price of having to be against some people. Leaders face a lot of resistance in their
work and since not everyone can be impressed, leaders should strive to do their best for the
people and be an agent of change and other good initiatives which are beneficial for
everyone.
Conclusion
All in all, as it has been discussed; a leader is defined as someone who applies
influence on a group of people and guides them towards the achievement of a particular goal.
Leadership in the political field is where a person influences the citizens of a given state to
unite for a common purpose which they intend to obtain. In our world, political leaders have
existed for centuries now. Many of these political leaders have been acknowledged due to
their service to the people by leading them to achieve something that was crucial for them at
the time. Such successful leaders have various qualities or principles which are unique from
an ordinary political leader. While most of the people have innate leadership abilities, many
leaders had to learn and acquire leadership skills from their upbringing or life experiences. It
is, therefore, possible to make a person become an accomplished political leader.
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References
BBC News (2019, February 24). Saudi Arabia announces princess as U.S. ambassador. BBC
News. Retrieved from: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-47346887
Gandhi [Video file]. (1982). Retrieved from https://bobmovies.us/837-watch-gandhi-onlinefree.html
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013). Retrieved from:
http://www3.fmovies.sc/watch/mandela-long-walk-to-freedom-2013-online.html
LINCOLN. (2012). Retrieved from www1.hdeuropix.com/movies2/lincoln-online-free-hdwith-subtitles-europix
Global Teacher Prize (2019, February 28). Muna AbuSulayman. Retrieved from:
https://www.globalteacherprize.org/es/person?id=1752
Goodwin, D., K. (2018, September 18). Leadership in Turbulent Times. Simon & Schuster
Publisher. English. First Edition. ISBN10: 1476795924.
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Political Leadership
Introduction: The History of Leadership
What is leadership? Who is a leader? These two questions may seem simple to answer but
they may require complex answers especially in terms of clearly defining what leadership
entails and who a leader is in our current times. Leadership is not something new, rather it
has existed for centuries and the world has seen the rise and fall of great men and women
who served as leaders. Some leaders were excellent, and they left a wonderful legacy as a
result of their pleasant actions which surprised people in a good way while others were
undesirable men and women who did not accomplish as much as was expected from them.
Great scholars, like Plato and Hippocrates, have tried to explain the meaning of
leadership and who a leader is in society (what did they say). However, times have changed,
and we are living in the modern (how is today different exactly) era which is totally different
from historical times. Due to this the explanations and definitions of leadership by people like
Plato and Hippocrates lack the important aspects that are contained in the current leaders and
leadership in our present-day world. As such, we have to focus on definitions that are
relevant to our time.
A leader is defined (who is definition is this) as someone who applies influence on a
group of people and guides them towards the achievement of a goal. There are leaders in
different levels and areas of life. One area in which we are quite familiar with which is
associated with leadership is the political field. A political leader is a virtuous (are they
always virtuous) person who has unique skills or abilities and is ready and willing to act,
whether in a just manner to secure the interests and protect the welfare of the state.
Leadership, in the political field, can be defined as the aspect of ruling people with integrity,
justice, fairness, and with making sacrifice that may be seen as acting by self-interest; all in a
POLITICAL LEADERSHIP
3
bid to secure the welfare of the people being ruled. A good politician influences the citizens
to unite for a common purpose which they intend to obtain. In our world today, we have
many renowned political leaders who have left a legacy because of their wonderful actions.
This paper will discuss the various qualities of good leaders which make them successful and
endear them to the people, compare successful leaders with other ordinary leaders, and finally
outline the various ways of how to make a good leader.
Qualities of Good and Successful Leaders
Whenever someone mentions the name of a successful leader, we immediately
associate the person with their legacy; the great action which they did on behalf of the people.
For example, when someone mentions Nelson Mandela, we immediately have a mental
image of the independence of South Africa from the Apartheid rule. Many people would like
to be successful leaders and, as such, we ask ourselves; what qualities do good leaders have?
From the book, “Leadership in Turbulent Times”, one of the qualities of successful
leaders is having a hard-working personality. Good leaders strive to achieve what they do not
have by putting a lot of effort into their work. Lyndon Johnson was one of the most
hardworking people to become the president of the United States. He was “the first to arrive
in the morning and the last to leave at night” and he worked so hard for his success. He was
always walking fast, and he loved to organize things. No matter how late people worked,
Johnson was always the last to close the door (Goodwin, 2018).
Another quality of successful leaders is being bright and knowledgeable. Most of the
successful leaders in the world have expanded their minds by studying. Such leaders are
continuously in search of knowledge to better themselves and their leadership role. Theodore
Roosevelt loved knowledge and he was blessed with a wonderful memory and mental
capabilities. He was able to describe the things that he had read years before as if he had just
POLITICAL LEADERSHIP
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read them a few minutes ago because he would have a good mental picture of the pages
(Goodwin, 2018). Such people become excellent leaders because they can use their minds to
reason or to apply their knowledge to solve the problems which people face in their lives.
In addition, most successful leaders advocate for the interests of other people. This
means that they put the welfare of the people before themselves; they sacrifice themselves for
the betterment of others. Nelson Mandela sacrificed himself and was arrested for the freedom
of his people. Saudi Arabia’s new U.S. Ambassador, Princess Reema bint Bandar, is she said
to be a strong advocate for women in her country, especially since women in the Middle East
face a lot of gender inequality issues (BBC News, 2019). Princess Reema is also reported to
be interested in general sports activities nationally where she focusses on increasing women
participation in sports and exercise. Another woman who is an advocate for the people is
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