Ldr Philosophies & Last Castle
Leader Philosophies, Themes, and Strategies Employed through “The Last Castle”
(Information from the film will be written in a basic Times New Roman, Font 12; however the information retrieved from Organizational Behavior resources will be italicized, as well as my added comments)
The Last Castle was packed full of leaders; bad, good, and great according to the numerous leadership philosophies, themes, and strategies that I will identify. The movie begins with Lieutenant General (3-Star) Irwin coming off the bus in his dress green uniform, while in handcuffs. He has the entire prison (staff, soldiers, and prisoners) watching him being escorted into the “Castle” prison. While he is escorted, the prisoners are taking bets on how long he will survive prison life; however, prisoner Irwin will change the doubters’ minds, and prove to be an exceptional leader in prison as he was in the Army…before making a terrible decision that ultimately sent him to “The Castle.”
Prisoner Irwin was able to keep his family picture and his ring, (I feel this was important as it shows human needs, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs in The Servant, pg. 69) but forfeited his awards, decorations, and rank. After Irwin was processed, he met with the prison warden, Colonel Winter, as well as his aide, CPT Peretz. The Colonel seemed to be slightly intimidated as well as an admirer of the former General, as he asked Irwin to autograph his book. However, he did not have Irwin sign the book after all, when he was criticized for the memorabilia. Irwin mentioned that no one would keep this type of memorabilia after serving in a combat role. I believe the Colonel was attempting to understand “The First Step” the interests, of Irwin, pg. 117, of Leading Leaders. The Colonel wanted to know what Irwin wanted out of his stay at the prison, as well as his thoughts and motivation. I also believe that the Colonel wanted to be accepted by showing Irwin his history memorabilia, as Irwin displayed
(Information from the film will be written in a basic Times New Roman, Font 12; however the information retrieved from Organizational Behavior resources will be italicized, as well as my added comments)
The Last Castle was packed full of leaders; bad, good, and great according to the numerous leadership philosophies, themes, and strategies that I will identify. The movie begins with Lieutenant General (3-Star) Irwin coming off the bus in his dress green uniform, while in handcuffs. He has the entire prison (staff, soldiers, and prisoners) watching him being escorted into the “Castle” prison. While he is escorted, the prisoners are taking bets on how long he will survive prison life; however, prisoner Irwin will change the doubters’ minds, and prove to be an exceptional leader in prison as he was in the Army…before making a terrible decision that ultimately sent him to “The Castle.”
Prisoner Irwin was able to keep his family picture and his ring, (I feel this was important as it shows human needs, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs in The Servant, pg. 69) but forfeited his awards, decorations, and rank. After Irwin was processed, he met with the prison warden, Colonel Winter, as well as his aide, CPT Peretz. The Colonel seemed to be slightly intimidated as well as an admirer of the former General, as he asked Irwin to autograph his book. However, he did not have Irwin sign the book after all, when he was criticized for the memorabilia. Irwin mentioned that no one would keep this type of memorabilia after serving in a combat role. I believe the Colonel was attempting to understand “The First Step” the interests, of Irwin, pg. 117, of Leading Leaders. The Colonel wanted to know what Irwin wanted out of his stay at the prison, as well as his thoughts and motivation. I also believe that the Colonel wanted to be accepted by showing Irwin his history memorabilia, as Irwin displayed