Who Can Lead a Change?
Literature Reviews Who Can Lead a Change?
Yi Guo
Reading and Writing, ALS 162 Instructor: Celeste King 12/3/2012
Literature Reviews Who Can Lead a Change?
Many people have the same childhood dream of being a outstanding personage who can lead a historic change and even the event was named in their honor. As time goes by, most of them have been content with the plain life, they have gotten used to relying on others to tackle the social problems. However, some of them still stick to their perspectives that they could not wait for heaven, they should make changes by themselves. So, what kind of person can lead a change? In the articles “Eve’s Daughters,” “Extreme Do-Gooders– What Makes Them Tick?” and “Agents of Change and Nonviolent Action,” the authors have given some different views, and they have also shared some common threads. The answer they give is the leaders of changes are not charismatic or omnipotent person, they are just ordinary people but with broad views, courage and faith. Firstly, according to “Eve’s Daughter,” and “Agents of Change and Nonviolent Action,” one characteristic that a leader should obtain is the broad views. These two articles hold the same opinion but argue from different angles. In the article “Eve’s Daughters,” Miriam Polster believes the change leader should have a far sight, they should not be satisfied with the status quo, they are always capable to find the insufficient aspects and flaws in the society form a long-term vision (Polster, 2001). She writes “The hero has an original perspective that distinguishes her from others who settle for agreement and conformity are too beaten down to ask necessary questions” (Polster, 2001, p.162). In the long run, many policies or developmental direction are faulty with hidden risks. Far sight could
Yi Guo
Reading and Writing, ALS 162 Instructor: Celeste King 12/3/2012
Literature Reviews Who Can Lead a Change?
Many people have the same childhood dream of being a outstanding personage who can lead a historic change and even the event was named in their honor. As time goes by, most of them have been content with the plain life, they have gotten used to relying on others to tackle the social problems. However, some of them still stick to their perspectives that they could not wait for heaven, they should make changes by themselves. So, what kind of person can lead a change? In the articles “Eve’s Daughters,” “Extreme Do-Gooders– What Makes Them Tick?” and “Agents of Change and Nonviolent Action,” the authors have given some different views, and they have also shared some common threads. The answer they give is the leaders of changes are not charismatic or omnipotent person, they are just ordinary people but with broad views, courage and faith. Firstly, according to “Eve’s Daughter,” and “Agents of Change and Nonviolent Action,” one characteristic that a leader should obtain is the broad views. These two articles hold the same opinion but argue from different angles. In the article “Eve’s Daughters,” Miriam Polster believes the change leader should have a far sight, they should not be satisfied with the status quo, they are always capable to find the insufficient aspects and flaws in the society form a long-term vision (Polster, 2001). She writes “The hero has an original perspective that distinguishes her from others who settle for agreement and conformity are too beaten down to ask necessary questions” (Polster, 2001, p.162). In the long run, many policies or developmental direction are faulty with hidden risks. Far sight could