Compare And Contrast The Leadership Style Of Barack Obama

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The information in this paper will discuss the leadership style of President Barack Obama, one historical figure that possesses certain traits that make an individual a successful leader. There are many situations a leader must endure that require a certain level of sincerity, the ability to see any situation or issue from all points of view, and provide solutions to those issues that all parties involved can agree on or understand.
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The historical figure chosen is President Barack Obama as he is one of the most influential leaders in the country because he must handle every situation delicately because his leadership decisions affect the country as a whole. President Obama must also display to be an effective world …show more content…

President Obama understands the ramifications put on families when one cannot get insurance coverage because of a pre-existing illness. He sympathizes with his constituents when a tragic event takes place such as the Sandy Hook School shootings, the Trayvon Martin incident, and the most recent tragic event that transpired in the Mother Emmanuel Church in South Carolina. As a leader, President Obama shows the American people that he is not against taking public and personal risks to show the people he does care about the message (Inc.com, 2015).
Comparing students leadership to successful leader
In comparing personal leadership style to President Barack Obama there are some similarities in being and advocate for others while being an ambassador in handling situations of different variations, being persistent about an resolving an issue or situation in a respectful and gentle manner. Comparison with President Obama in being a people mover by motivating others to achieve their goals and the nurturing qualities that potentially show others one cares about their needs and situations.
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