Accomplished leaders inspire the world and their people to reach higher, dream bigger, and achieve greater. Andrew Carnegie, a self-made steel magnate and one of the wealthiest businessmen in the 19th century once stated, “No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself, or to get all the credit for doing it.” A man with a striking amount of wealth and ample power was remarkably giving and a notable philanthropist. His statement holds true in that the key to great leadership is not merely one’s achievements but the accomplishments we can make as a team. As a child, I feared the world. I concentrated on the inequitable and inhumane treatment of our minorities rather than assisting and solving the problem. From this, I too felt
alienated all from the belief that society itself instilled upon me — that I am different. After immersing myself in a wide-range of activities, I became much more confident. I was asked to join a small community project called “Teen Monologues” this spring in which real teenagers submit written autobiographical pieces on subjects such as teen pregnancy, various LGBTQ issues, or mental disorders. These pieces are then incorporated into a play where actors perform its entirety to apprise and educate the youth and public of these pressing matters. As I have a true passion for theatre and acting, the CAPSLO organization has helped me transform into the specific leader I strive to be. As leaders come in all shapes and sizes with a specific focal point, I have realized that my fascination with acting can influence the world in ways that politics or sports cannot. I recently took part in Harvard Model Congress, which allowed me to speak in front of hundreds of other students and express my beliefs, but I felt as if I wasn’t emotionally attracting my fellow delegates. I seek to spread a work’s message, theme, ideas to change the way we process and view ourselves, to love ourselves and others unconditionally. From musicals such as “Fun Home” to “Ragtime”, the work and confidence of actors can truly affect one’s beliefs. Oddly, performers are rarely viewed as the stereotypical “leaders” however, I disagree. Acting is very similar to social and political activism. It takes pure faith and courage to involve oneself in the realm of acting. It is as if actors are facing major faults within our society. Acting can potentially allow me to become a leader by expressing my beliefs and displaying myself as a tenacious figure. Despite opposing beliefs, I will always hold true to my opinions just as a leader. They believe in themselves, they find trust in their team and continuously fight even if they’re alone. This is something I admire and follow daily as a performer. Acting isn’t solely for entertainment purposes. Just as Martin Luther King Jr. protested peacefully, I can persuade and make my audience realize what is morally right or morally wrong thus, creating a larger team of individuals who agree with one another. Henceforth as a team, we can stand up for what is truly right.
In the documents titled, William Graham Sumner on Social Darwinism and Andrew Carnegie Explains the Gospel of Wealth, Sumner and Carnegie both analyze their perspective on the idea on “social darwinism.” To begin with, both documents argue differently about wealth, poverty and their consequences. Sumner is a supporter of social darwinism. In the aspects of wealth and poverty he believes that the wealthy are those with more capital and rewards from nature, while the poor are “those who have inherited disease and depraved appetites, or have been brought up in vice and ignorance, or have themselves yielded to vice, extravagance, idleness, and imprudence” (Sumner, 36). The consequences of Sumner’s views on wealth and poverty is that they both contribute to the idea of inequality and how it is not likely for the poor to be of equal status with the wealthy. Furthermore, Carnegie views wealth and poverty as a reciprocative relation. He does not necessarily state that the wealthy and poor are equal, but he believes that the wealthy are the ones who “should use their wisdom, experiences, and wealth as stewards for the poor” (textbook, 489). Ultimately, the consequences of
In Harold C. Livesay’s Andrew Carnegie and the rise of Big Business, Andrew Carnegie’s struggles and desires throughout his life are formed into different challenges of being the influential leader of the United States of America. The book also covers the belief of the American Dream in that people can climb up the ladder of society by hard work and the dream of becoming an influential citizen, just as Carnegie did.
Andrew Carnegie and Samuel Gompers were two important people during the Guided age. This is the era where big industries started growing and taking over. They both had different viewpoints about the big industries that grew in the Gilded Age and the challenges this presented to working people. The only similarity in both views was they were geared toward helping the less fortunate. They way they went about it were on opposite ends of the spectrum. Andrew Carnegie believed that the wealthy should put their money back into society and not spend it frivolously, while Samuel Gompers believed that workers needed to organize into labor unions to protect themselves from the growing industries. One thing they both agreed on were big industries was
Andrew Carnegie believes in a system based on principles and responsibility. The system is Individualism and when everyone strives towards the same goals the system is fair and prosperous. Carnegie’s essay is his attempt to show people a way to reach an accommodation between individualism and fairness. This system can only work if everyone knows and participates in his or her responsibilities. I will discuss Carnegie’s thesis, his arguments and the possible results of his goals.
Andrew Carnegie was born in November 25, 1835 and died when he was 84 on August 11, 1919. He was born in Dunfermline, Scotland but his family eventually moved to America in search of better economic opportunity. They settled in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. When his family left Scotland, his education stayed and ended there. Therefore, he had very few years of schooling. Fortunately, this did not stop Andrew Carnegie from becoming a “Man Who Built America”.
Andrew Carnegie was one of the richest men in the world. He spent the first several decades of his life dedicated to expanding business and increasing steel production in the United States. He spent the latter part of his life dedicated to his philanthropic endeavors. Carnegie donated money to many organizations and funded the construction of several colleges, libraries, and other public institutions. Andrew Carnegie is a man who started life in less than modest circumstances, but arose to be one of the wealthiest men alive, then continued on doing extensive philanthropic work. Even going as far as giving most of his amassed wealth away, and donating millions of dollars to the possibility of world peace. Andrew Carnegie changed United States
There have been many wealthy men Throughout American history, many have been the topic of many heated debates among them, Andrew Carnegie. Andrew Carnegie at one time was the richest man in the world, who immediately after gaining that title began giving his money away. The impact and size of Carnegie’s philanthropic efforts are undeniable, but why he gave so much has been a topic of debate for nearly a century now. Carnegie’s rags to riches story is the epitome of the American dream and has been an inspiration to many entrepreneurs around the world.
The Taoist philosopher Lao Tzu put it best when he said, “A leader is best when people barley know he exists, When his work is done, his aim fulfilled, They will say: We did it ourselves.” Often when a person thinks of a leader they think of such great leaders as George Washington, George Patton, and Thomas Jackson. The word “leader” itself will invoke images of die-hard men with the charisma to command anyone and overcome anything. Yet despite this common image there was no theory of leadership that covered this common belief in a “super” leader.
All leaders start somewhere in life, whether if it’s in a garage or in the basement working with dad. There is the, one-and-only leader who took innovation through his own ideas. This leader took steps beyond his wildest dreams. This immense leader was demoted from his own company. Many say his ego got in the way of true life and visions, but this leader is the seed to the blueprints of ideas that he had created visions of a leading company. This leader created a legacy; he is the action of a revolutionary breakthrough.
This ship is going down! Leadership can be like a sinking ship and when it sinks the people are left adrift. Military units and even businesses have suffered from poor leaders who caused the ship to sink. So what makes a great leader? A leader who has the right life preserver for each situation. Visionary and ethical leadership can be considered as two life preservers, more like two life boats. Through lessons and research I have discovered distinct skills and traits leaders use to become a visionary leader, an ethical leader, or both. Over time, John Adams actions exceedingly made him a leader who had a these life
Remember being a good leader does not happen when a title is handed to us. Being a good leader happens when we strive to be the best person we can be. When we live by our values everyday, and demonstrate them no matter where we are. We become good leaders, not by our choice, but rather by those that we lead. They decided when we become good leaders, they decide when they will follow us, and they decide when they are willing to trust
Leaders will no matter what have an influence on our world. They have missions, dreams and ambition, and with these things they are bound to go far. For leaders, what makes these dreams come true is having strong qualities such as leadership practices, values and strengths. If developed and learned how to use correctly, these are what take leaders to the next level and accomplish great things. In the following paper I will talk about leadership in our ever-changing world, explore my leadership practices, values and strengths as well as elaborate on the goals I have made to challenge myself as a leader.
“The most dangerous leadership myth is that leaders are born-that there is a genetic factor to leadership. That’s nonsense; in fact, the opposite is true. Leaders are made rather than born.” —Warren Bennis
... If you have preparation, confidence, if you work hard, treat others as you would like them to treat you and leave procrastination side you can be a leader. All these key factors used the right way can lead you to have a wealthy life. To be successful you must be a great leader. Being a leader is not only focusing on what makes you happy or finding things that only benefit you but finding what benefits others. To bring out the best of those who you lead therefore, it will make them look good, but it will make you look even better.
“A leader has the vision and conviction that a dream can be achieved. He inspires the power and energy to get it done.”— Ralph Lauren. In this world, nothing extraordinary would have happened without clear vision of leaders. Vision and direction are very important so that people who agree to it, can act upon it and deliver on that vision. They help people to prepare themselves in order to fully commit to achieve desired goal. An inspirational leader should always enlist his people in his vision, making it a common vision. In order to achieve this he must have d...