Barack Obama & Martin L.King: the Crossed Fate of Two Emblematic Eaders
INTRODUCTION
During the second seminar of US Management & Leadership, we have learned concept and theories as motivation, communication, transformational leadership, change, trust and burnout. We had the opportunity to apply such concepts and theories though example and case studies.
Leadership implies a sense of listening, making people different. This great definition entails us to talk about two pivotal leaders of the American political movements: Martin Luther King and Barack Obama.
The 4th April 1968, 40 years ago Martin Luther King, during an event in Memphis is assassinated. A leader disappears, the myth is taking shape. Today, Barack Obama symbolizes the return of one of the highlights of the twentieth century.
A leader means « having followers, understanding the willing of these followers in order to change things or modify the routine. This is how we can better understand what make Barack Obama the outsider leader, for a whole population in the United States. In what the existence of Martin Luther King was so significant? What legacy did he left behind him? Why the comparison with Barack Obama appears repeatedly?
The aim of this assignment is to present in what way, why and how people considered Barack Obama’s leadership as close to Martin Luther King leadership one.
Along this report we will analyze and evaluate the common points of two leaders from different time identifying the needs of each leader.
Then, we will focus on the strategy implemented to meet demand needs analyzing speeches, communication tools and leadership concepts used by both leaders in verbal and physical approaches.
Finally, the application of the transformational theory will bring more information about the ability to influence the society to change and the key concepts of charisma and authentic leadership of the two leaders.
I / Analysis of the needs
I - a / Influence of the leadership process
Understanding the needs of the potential followers is a
During the second seminar of US Management & Leadership, we have learned concept and theories as motivation, communication, transformational leadership, change, trust and burnout. We had the opportunity to apply such concepts and theories though example and case studies.
Leadership implies a sense of listening, making people different. This great definition entails us to talk about two pivotal leaders of the American political movements: Martin Luther King and Barack Obama.
The 4th April 1968, 40 years ago Martin Luther King, during an event in Memphis is assassinated. A leader disappears, the myth is taking shape. Today, Barack Obama symbolizes the return of one of the highlights of the twentieth century.
A leader means « having followers, understanding the willing of these followers in order to change things or modify the routine. This is how we can better understand what make Barack Obama the outsider leader, for a whole population in the United States. In what the existence of Martin Luther King was so significant? What legacy did he left behind him? Why the comparison with Barack Obama appears repeatedly?
The aim of this assignment is to present in what way, why and how people considered Barack Obama’s leadership as close to Martin Luther King leadership one.
Along this report we will analyze and evaluate the common points of two leaders from different time identifying the needs of each leader.
Then, we will focus on the strategy implemented to meet demand needs analyzing speeches, communication tools and leadership concepts used by both leaders in verbal and physical approaches.
Finally, the application of the transformational theory will bring more information about the ability to influence the society to change and the key concepts of charisma and authentic leadership of the two leaders.
I / Analysis of the needs
I - a / Influence of the leadership process
Understanding the needs of the potential followers is a
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