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• There are several leaders that I find to be example of true leadership. During, the 20^th and 21^st century I think President Obama is a good example. He inspired young and old to become participants in the political system. To me is an inspirational leader. Also when looking at the evolution of leadership during the 20^th and 21^st century, President Obama can be closely identified with theory of “Transpersonal Leadership”(Laureate, 2010). The people wanted change, and he presented himself as the leader of change, and there by inspired individuals to, “come together to drive decision making”(Laureate, 2010).

During the 19^th century, Queen Elizabeth is a leader I believe was a leader who marched to her own drum. She never married or had children. Her leadership inspired the artist, scientific thinking and explorations to other parts of the world. I believe Queen Elizabeth can be closely identified as a “Charismatic Leader”(Laureate, 2010), she was able to “connect with” (Laureate, 2010)her “followers” (Laureate, 2010), which lead them to believe in her leadership. She was the queen of England until her death.

The leader I identified for the 16^th century is Peter the Great; he was a Russian Tsar during the late 1600’s.  He named himself Peter the Great; his goals were to establish “Russia as a great nation” (Biography.com).  As a leader he was able to create a stronger Russia by building up the armed forces, reorganized schools. Peter the Great can be identified through the “Path Goal Theory” (Laureate, 2010), as he set goals and provided direction for the country.

 References

Biography.com. (n.d.). Peter the Great Biography. Retrieved March 2, 2016, from The Biography.com website: http://www.biography.com/people/peter-the-great-9542228

Laureate Education (Producer).(2010).Origins of leadership [Video file]. Baltimore: Author.