Martin Luther King, Jr.
(1929-1968)
• Leader during the civil rights movement
• Fundamental in ending racial segregation
• Non-violent protests
- Influenced by Gandhi
• Awarded Nobel Peace Price
“I have a dream!”
(Glass, 2012)
Martin Luther King, Jr., cont’d
Leadership Actions
- Communication
- Goal setting
- Challenge status quo
- Support
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Concepts
-Group Management
- Theory X
- Theory Y
-Leader Traits Research
-Traits for successful leaders
-Behavioral Studies
- People Oriented
- Task Oriented
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Leadership Style
Transformation Leadership
- Engaging
- Inspires
- Visionary
- Energetic
- Morally driven
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Leadership Traits
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Charismatic
Altruistic
Visionary
Inspirational
Another day…. Another time.
If Martin Luther King, Jr. were placed in a different historical context he would still be successful!
Humanitarian
Morally driven
Energetic
Influential
Far reaching
Personal Development
Visionary
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Inspiring
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Positive
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Purpose
• Integrity
Discipline
• Magnanimity
• Humanity
• Fairness
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Responsible
Movement Oriented
Altruistic
• Ethical and Moral
• Self Aware
Social Influence in Leadership Development
• Community involvement
• Be part of the solution
“Life's most urgent question is: What are you doing for others?”
Martin Luther King (as cited by Hoyt, 2011)
References
Bass, B. M. (1990) Handbook of Leadership: Theory, Research and Managerial
Applications 3rd Edition, New York: The Free Press.
Cooley, C. H. (1902). Human nature and the social order. Retrieved from https://archive.org/details/humannaturesocia00cooluoft Fleishman, E. A. (1953). The description of supervisory behavior. Personnel Psychology, 37, (1-6).
Garrow, D. J. (2003, August). Martin Luther King Jr.: Facts summary information.
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