Character Analysis: Arthur Blank
Leader Behavior Analysis
Arthur Blank shows good company ethic by providing many opportunities to many individuals. Blank not only had an eye for a successful business, he had a heart for his employees and customers. He had respect for all people and also believed that no one should be discriminated. He always wanted everyone to be a part of something. Another big thing Blank was big on was always doing the right thing. He was a team player and believed that work shall be done as a team. Home Depot started to build their team on August 24, 1992. It was at the time of Hurricane Andrew and during the national disaster relief, they were the ones that were the last store close and the first to open (Lohr, 1992). Blank was also about his volunteer …show more content…
Everyone deserves the right of respect, value and equal opportunities. He also believed that management was a big asset to the store. For a successful store and satisfied customers, it took the core values of Home Depot management. Blank was big when it came to diversity of opinions of building better opportunities not only for business but also for the community.
Creativity and Motivation
Arthur Blank had many creative ideas, not only did he create and form a business he created many opportunities for wounded soldiers. He dreamed big, very big. Blank is successful because he had goals as a leader. His creativity is paired with his personal motivation. He once stated:
I run because it’s so symbolic of life. You have to drive yourself to overcome the obstacles. You might feel that you can’t. But then you find your inner strength and realize you’re capable of so much more than you thought. (Blank, 2017)
He believed that detours in life only set you forward. Without being fired from the hardware store Blank would not have been set forward to become one of the most successful leaders and owner of a nationwide company. He used his set back as personal …show more content…
He was a people person, a quote that Arthur was well known for was “If something happens you have to realize you can’t always yell at people” (Blank, 2017). Rarely are blame and shouting productive and his statement is just another example of the quality leader he was.
Leadership qualities
Arthur Blank has chosen leadership in many ways. Even though Arthur was a billionaire he chose to lead people. His volunteerism to help others is another example of his leadership. His charitable efforts make him a leader. He has put much effort and time into many charities. When discussing leadership, Blank stated:
I would be hard-pressed to go to the governor and mayor and business and community leaders to do the work they did and have it make no difference. It may change in the future. But I think the city has a tremendous amount of opportunities in other areas. I think our effort needs to be on ... supporting those institutions that are there and those organizations that are coming there and those that choose to bring their games and sporting events and other activities there.
Arthur Blank shows good company ethic by providing many opportunities to many individuals. Blank not only had an eye for a successful business, he had a heart for his employees and customers. He had respect for all people and also believed that no one should be discriminated. He always wanted everyone to be a part of something. Another big thing Blank was big on was always doing the right thing. He was a team player and believed that work shall be done as a team. Home Depot started to build their team on August 24, 1992. It was at the time of Hurricane Andrew and during the national disaster relief, they were the ones that were the last store close and the first to open (Lohr, 1992). Blank was also about his volunteer …show more content…
Everyone deserves the right of respect, value and equal opportunities. He also believed that management was a big asset to the store. For a successful store and satisfied customers, it took the core values of Home Depot management. Blank was big when it came to diversity of opinions of building better opportunities not only for business but also for the community.
Creativity and Motivation
Arthur Blank had many creative ideas, not only did he create and form a business he created many opportunities for wounded soldiers. He dreamed big, very big. Blank is successful because he had goals as a leader. His creativity is paired with his personal motivation. He once stated:
I run because it’s so symbolic of life. You have to drive yourself to overcome the obstacles. You might feel that you can’t. But then you find your inner strength and realize you’re capable of so much more than you thought. (Blank, 2017)
He believed that detours in life only set you forward. Without being fired from the hardware store Blank would not have been set forward to become one of the most successful leaders and owner of a nationwide company. He used his set back as personal …show more content…
He was a people person, a quote that Arthur was well known for was “If something happens you have to realize you can’t always yell at people” (Blank, 2017). Rarely are blame and shouting productive and his statement is just another example of the quality leader he was.
Leadership qualities
Arthur Blank has chosen leadership in many ways. Even though Arthur was a billionaire he chose to lead people. His volunteerism to help others is another example of his leadership. His charitable efforts make him a leader. He has put much effort and time into many charities. When discussing leadership, Blank stated:
I would be hard-pressed to go to the governor and mayor and business and community leaders to do the work they did and have it make no difference. It may change in the future. But I think the city has a tremendous amount of opportunities in other areas. I think our effort needs to be on ... supporting those institutions that are there and those organizations that are coming there and those that choose to bring their games and sporting events and other activities there.