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“LEADERSHIP TRAITS OF PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES. ... Listed above are four characteristics that are believed to be the key traits a president must possess in order to be successful in leading one of the most powerful countries in the world.
Ambition is one of the essential leadership traits all presidents must possess in order to set themselves apart from other Americans. ... As Vice President, Nixon ran for the presidential office against John F. ...
The next of the leadership traits listed is Vision. ... ” 2
Next on the list of leadership traits is confidence. ... ” 4
Several other traits make up presidential leaders. Ambition, vision, confidence, and perseverance are the four Leadership traits that seemed to be dominant. ... The Presidents that are mentioned above has either one of these leadership traits mastered or has displayed several of these characteristics all at the same time which has set that particular President apart from the average American citizen.
By definition, leadership is “The ability to influence a group toward the achievement of goals.” 5 To define Presidential Leadership is not as easy as looking up the definition in a book. ... Their accomplishments and leadership style shape the legacy they will leave, but their character shapes their leadership style. ... 7 An individual’s character then can be defined as the indelible marks left on oneself which influences and shapes their behavioral traits. ... 7 Thus, the old phrase “Leadership is something you are born with, it cannot be learned,” is not quite true. Some people do have better natural tendencies to lead, but leadership skills can be taught, and natural skills can be sharpened. 8
Gail Sheehy, in her book, Character, America’s Search for Leadership, gives some thought as to why character examination of those we ask to lead our country is important. ... ” We scrutinize candidates for sound thoughts and rationality. “Second, we need the cold slap of insight to wake us up from the smoothly contrived images projected by highly paid professional media expert who market the candidates like perfumed soap. ... 9
What distinguishing leadership characteristics have our presidents shown? ... She has explored the leadership styles of presidents Roosevelt, Kennedy, and Johnson. She created a list she calls “Ten Lessons for Presidential Leadership. ... “There are as many styles of leadership as there are leaders. ... Did they somehow loose their leadership abilities? No, the leadership style simply did not fit with the people in that new organization. ... A president’s stance on issues and their style of leadership are probably the top two factors determining approval. ... Presidential leadership must appeal to the majority of an entire nation. ...
Another type of presidential leadership that has had a considerable impact on our history is that of a military supreme commander winning public favor and then perusing a political career. ... Grant, Theodore Roosevelt, and Dwight Eisenhower are examples of this transitioning of military leadership into political leadership.
Approximate Word count = 2296
Approximate Pages = 9.2
(250 words per page double spaced)
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