Queen Elizabeth I: Leadership Analysis
Without leaders, there is no question that societies would be in anarchy. However, it is often asked what makes a good leader and what makes a bad one. Is the deciding factor intelligence, bravery, or something completely different? Similar and unique leadership qualities can exist in historically great leaders such as Suleiman the Magnificent, Nelson Mandela, and Queen Elizabeth I.
Sultan Suleiman, also known as “Suleiman the Magnificent” by the Europeans, of the Ottoman Empire is considered one of the greatest rulers in history and rightly so. He was a wonderful head of the military. He always rode at the head of his army troops to inspire them. This suggests that he was ready to lay down his life for his empire. Suleiman was not just focused …show more content…
It was an era in which Britain progressed greatly. Under Queen Elizabeth, a small fleet of her British ships defeated an entire Spanish Armada which is a testament to the strength of her military and effectivity of her battle strategies. Elizabeth, however, gained territory mainly through exploration. She financed explorers such as Sir Richard Greenville, Sir Francis Drake, and Sir Walter Raleigh. Like Suleiman the Magnificent, Elizabeth also helped the arts flourish during her rule. Literacy increased throughout her kingdom and artists such as William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe created great works. In addition, she encouraged scientific thinking which led to men like Sir Francis Bacon, co-creator of the scientific method, to emerge (page 122, line 17). Like Mandela, the Queen was highly accomplished in politics or public relations. To ensure the success of the kingdom, Queen Elizabeth also worked with intelligent advisors who gave her advice in political affairs. Similar to Mandela and Suleiman, Queen Elizabeth I was loved by her people and is considered one of the greatest monarchs in England history.
While Suleiman the Magnificent, Queen Elizabeth I, and Nelson Mandela might all be distinctly different in the way they rule, they are still considered great leaders. There are all kinds of rulers and the qualities that make them great may differ, but there also similarities. Progress and being well-liked is a quality that seems to ring true for all
Sultan Suleiman, also known as “Suleiman the Magnificent” by the Europeans, of the Ottoman Empire is considered one of the greatest rulers in history and rightly so. He was a wonderful head of the military. He always rode at the head of his army troops to inspire them. This suggests that he was ready to lay down his life for his empire. Suleiman was not just focused …show more content…
It was an era in which Britain progressed greatly. Under Queen Elizabeth, a small fleet of her British ships defeated an entire Spanish Armada which is a testament to the strength of her military and effectivity of her battle strategies. Elizabeth, however, gained territory mainly through exploration. She financed explorers such as Sir Richard Greenville, Sir Francis Drake, and Sir Walter Raleigh. Like Suleiman the Magnificent, Elizabeth also helped the arts flourish during her rule. Literacy increased throughout her kingdom and artists such as William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe created great works. In addition, she encouraged scientific thinking which led to men like Sir Francis Bacon, co-creator of the scientific method, to emerge (page 122, line 17). Like Mandela, the Queen was highly accomplished in politics or public relations. To ensure the success of the kingdom, Queen Elizabeth also worked with intelligent advisors who gave her advice in political affairs. Similar to Mandela and Suleiman, Queen Elizabeth I was loved by her people and is considered one of the greatest monarchs in England history.
While Suleiman the Magnificent, Queen Elizabeth I, and Nelson Mandela might all be distinctly different in the way they rule, they are still considered great leaders. There are all kinds of rulers and the qualities that make them great may differ, but there also similarities. Progress and being well-liked is a quality that seems to ring true for all