audacious. In the novel‚ The Hobbit‚ authored by J.R.R Tolkien‚ one of the protagonists‚ Thorin Oakenshield is said to be one of the most prodigious commanders. However‚ Thorin is almost the complete opposite of the traits and qualities listed previously. One of the main qualities Thorin demonstrates is greed‚ greed is the intense feeling of want and need for wealth‚ power or others precious things. This is displayed when Thorin finally gets his family’s fortune back‚ from the help of other beings. Once
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people would agree they are a leaders but they fall short when it comes to meeting the qualities of a leader. A real leader is a person who will influence people under their control
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confidence in exemplifying respect; allowing others (higher ups or lower cadets) to have their say whether I concur with it or not. I strive to allow each cadets in the unit to showcase their unique abilities and skills. The key quality in a successful leader is leadership‚ the ability to be the visionary for the people who are working under them. I am the type of person who can set the course and direction for the lower-ranking cadets‚ keeping them
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One of the most powerful leadership positions a person can hold is by being the President of the United States of America. Many privileges come with being a president including lifetime security‚ an unlimited amount of staff‚ residence in the White House‚ etc. However‚ with those wonderful privileges also comes with an extremely demanding and stressful job. Therefore‚only certain people with the fitting characteristics and abilities are capable of leading the United States. The same characteristics
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Beowulf "Leadership is an action‚ not a position." This quotation by Donald McGannon shows how Beowulf‚ the extraordinary man from Geatland‚ was a successful leader. Three characteristics that help make up a leader is showing courage‚ being selfless and loyal. Beowulf portrayed these three attributes throughout his own life. "Though they loved him life seasoned elders answered his courage urged him onwards gazed at the weather wished for the sun." Beowulf fought many battles from the
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organizations. Groups would not function to its full potential without the presence of a leader. Chiefs take charge of tasks at hand. Ships do not reach their destinations without captains. Kingdoms do not excel without kings. Beowulf demonstrates real leadership. He shows strong attributes of a great leader such as kindness‚ loyalty and courage. Kindness displays when showing compassion for others. Courage displays when one does something that others would not. Geatland’s warrior shows these attributes
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Six months after Pearl Harbor the American Navy under the command of Admiral Chester Nimitz launched an attack at Midway Atoll. History from that point forward has painted the American victory as one owed to Lady Luck more than ingenuity‚ skill‚ or superior tactics. Craig Symonds believes‚ in his book Midway‚ that despite the shock of that devastating day at Pearl Harbor‚ it is due to old fashioned human know how that won the battle at Midway. According to him it is “people who make history…”‚ and
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A good leader should have four qualities to prove that they are capable of leading a group. The four qualities a leader should possess strength‚ intelligance‚ compassion‚ and most importantly courage. A leader who possesses these qualities is a good example of a leader who can lead their group wisely and carefully. Odysseus has all the qualities that a good leader should obtain in order to lead a group. The four qualities a leader should possess are: strength‚intelligence‚compassion and should be
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Throughout the past decades‚ the greatest leaders of all time have been listened to and admired upon by the world. A leader can possess many qualities; however‚ there are only a few qualities that help outperform a leader to be a great one. Thus‚ the question that comes to mind is “What are the qualities that make a great leader?” A great leader puts the people’s interests above his/her own. A great leader is also true to his/her word even when the circumstances are complicated. Additionally‚ a great
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Review on the movie Erin Brokovich “She brought a small town to its feet and a huge corporation to its knees.” This tagline indeed summarized the movie Erin Brokovich. The movie was about a not-so-privileged but strong willed woman who was able to impact and make a difference to the life of hundreds of people to a community. Erin (Julia Roberts) was a woman who was out of a job‚ did not have a special training for anything‚ was divorced twice‚ and is a mother of three – 8-year old Matthew‚ 6-year
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