Frida Kahlo Leadership Style

A leader: a person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country. This is the textbook definition of a leader although, is this the only way to define a leader? Can a leader be someone who, despite all odds against them, can come out on top, and inspire others to do to them same? Can a leader be someone who's life is filled with physical, as well as emotional pain, but see’s nothing but the best in everything she sees? Can a leader be someone who questions the status quo, and spits in the face of the social norm? Before researching this individual, I might have answer no to these questions. Although, through learning about the amazing and devastating journey Frida Kahlo faced through her life, I am forced to think otherwise. The infamous Frida Kahlo was born on July 6th, 1907 at her parents home (known as La Casa Azul or ‘The Blue House’) in Coyoacan, a town around the outskirts of Mexico City. She was incredibly proud of her heritage often dressing in bright, unique Tehuana costume. She later became famous for her facial hair that she embraced, not caring for social norms. Frida would have a difficult life ahead of her, and the obstacles started early. When she was just six years old she contracted polio and was bedridden for nine months, giving her her first look at life in a hospital bed. She was encouraged to practise traditional male activities such as swimming, soccer, and wrestling to help her
She defied all odds and became a renowned international artist, she didn't let anyone tell her what to do, she kept her head high through her many injuries and she embraced herself; even the unconventional parts. She suffered greatly throughout her life and still I could only wish that I could have a fraction of the strength she had. She led a community of people to follow their dreams and believe in themselves. She led the female and Latin community into being not just acknowledged as artists, but highly