Characters in Leadership History

By Samlts

  • ABRAHAM LINCOLN 16º President of the United States of America

    ABRAHAM LINCOLN 16º President of the United States of America
    LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
    -He never forgot where he came from, he knew he had not grown up in wealthy and political circles, but he fought so that these "disadvantages" did not limit him.
    -He accepted criticism and observations, but was not afraid to follow his own instinct when he thought it appropriate. He was able to accept compliments and votes of confidence without "going up" in his head.
    -He knew his people. He had the ability to identify the strengths of others and their areas of opportu

  • EMILIANO ZAPATA Mexican revolutionary leader and agrarian reformer

    EMILIANO ZAPATA Mexican revolutionary leader and agrarian reformer
    LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
    -Fair. The peasants saw in him the right leader to defend and restore their land.
    -Character. Who knows how to handle it knows when it is necessary to argue and when it is necessary to endure to avoid exploding.
    -Charisma. It makes you convince people without the need for long speeches.
    -Communication.
    -Initiative.
    -View. Zapata knew what he was fighting for and knew how to correctly lead a group of armed men for several years.

  • ADOLF HITLER Top leader of Nazi Germany

    ADOLF HITLER Top leader of Nazi Germany
    LEADERSHIP FEATURES
    -Charism or idealized influence. He sought to have the empathy of his people through the imposition of his ideas.
    -Inspirational motivation. He ruled under adverse political and economic circumstances. This helped him develop empathy for the needy people.
    -Autocracy-based leadership. He was convincing and rigid in his ideas.
    -Micromanager vision. Her vision forged her in the short term, she always made big expectations taking care only of small details.

  • MARGARET THATCHER British politics and Prime Minister

    MARGARET THATCHER British politics and Prime Minister
    LEADERSHIP FEATURES
    -Act with conviction. She believed in promoting low inflation, free markets, financial discipline, control of public spending, and privatization.
    -Management of the controversy. His leadership style denoted that he was taking action even against popular opinion.
    -Convert weaknesses into strengths. She was criticized for her accent so she trained her voice and was recognized for her powerful speeches. After being Prime Minister she continued as a professional speaker.

  • MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. Activist of the Civil Rights Movement for African Americans

    MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. Activist of the Civil Rights Movement for African Americans
    LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
    -He was a transformational leader since he dared to question the status quo and venture into unknown terrain in the name of what he considered correct.
    -He was an inspirational leader.
    -Effective communication to create movement. It was fundamental to what made him the great leader of the fight for equal civil rights.
    -Consistency with what is said and done. Towards the same vision, inspiration and tools that he asked of his subordinates.