Attributes of Statesmanship Outstanding leaders are often those who display distinguishing charactoristics of true statesmanship. They are not people who are arrogant enough to believe that they know everything about any one subject but instead‚ are humble and studious. Great leaders set clear cut and realistic goals. They are the kind of people who can see the big picture and scope out a path to get there‚ never waivering‚ with great confidence‚ they lead the way. They are not always the
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What is the role of authority‚ be it monarchical‚ paternal‚ religious‚ aesthetic or indeed moral‚ in the texts that you have just read? Authority is defined as ‘the power to enforce laws‚ extract obedience‚ command‚ determine‚ or judge’1. It can be interpreted in many ways‚ and for different people authority means different things. Throughout French cultural and literary history‚ there are thousands of examples of authority in plays‚ poetry and emblems and‚ in many cases‚ these authorities are inextricably
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Constitutional select committee TRADITIONAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTIONS AND CUSTOMS A paper presented by Chakunda Vincent January 2009 Harare‚ Zimbabwe BACKGROUND Africans in this country including those in urban areas have their roots in some rural community under the jurisdiction of traditional authority systems. This system of traditional authority is entrusted with the custodianship of clan customs‚ rituals and tradition. It is important to note that it is these customary and cultural
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Whenever and wherever human beings are gathered together in large numbers‚ they need leadership. Even children need their school prefects and schools captains ! Armies need Generals. Civilians need governments‚ captains of industry and intellectual leaders of thought as well. Men whether of the East or the West‚ require to be led and each group ’throws up’ its own leaders in each succeeding generation. Whether in the school-room‚ or on the battlefield or in governmental deliberations‚ people who
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Leadership is defined in dictionary as an ability to lead others toward a chosen goal. In my opinion‚ a person is a good leader is when they can inspire others to follow him or her no matter what. But if a person wants many people follow him and seeing him as a good leader‚ the one that they can believe in and entrust in him all the time. Therefore a leader should have a good characteristic so they can be a model for everyone‚ and be a responsible person just so he or she can create a good or safe
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Ralph in lord of the flies is considered to some to be a bad leader‚ If you really look at Ralphs actions you can see that he really knows what his intentions are‚ getting off the island and keeping all of the kids sane. All of the children would have been dead if Jack were in charge but Ralph could have stopped Jack’s control over the kids which eventually led to multiple deaths; I would have not let Jack have so much control as he did‚ maybe ceven killed Jack. Ever since Ralph got on the island
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Trait-based perspectives of leadership have been an enduring topic throughout history. The actual inception of leadership and trait-based perspectives is arguable. However‚ there is no denying its evolution‚ as seen through research. Zaccaro (2007) stated the analysis of leadership and traits dates back to Galton’s (1869) Hereditary Genius‚ which articulated two distinct and important points. First‚ a definition of leadership‚ which describes exclusive and unique characteristics‚ possessed by
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John Quincy Adams once stated‚ “If your actions inspire others to dream more‚ learn more‚ do more‚ and become more‚ you are a leader.” You see‚ actions speak louder than words because it’s our actions that affect people‚ change people‚ influence people‚ inspire people. I wholeheartedly agree with John Quincy’s definition of a true leader because I believe that a true leader inspires other people. However‚ in my opinion‚ I believe that in order for a leader to effectively inspire others‚ he must
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The employees with the largest amount of status in the informal organization usually become its informal leader. Some of the advantages of informal leadership are that the informal leader is someone within an organization or work unit who‚ by virtue of how he or she is perceived by his peers (or others in the organization) is seen as worthy of paying attention to‚ or following. The major thing that distinguishes an informal leader from a formal one is that the informal leader does not hold a position
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The qualities of a good leader have to do with his/her structure of experience‚ skills‚ responsibility‚ and social interaction. It must be someone who can be looked up to and respected. A good leader not only needs to have a lot of experience and good personality but he also needs to be trusted. That way he could win over man’s hearts. It is useless no matter what personal qualities or what intellectual powers a man may have if he lacks the initiative and the will to lead and to rally
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