Final Research Paper

Global Leadership 700

Name: Shiv Kapur

Professor Name: Robert M McGeough

Lasell University

Mark Zuckerberg; The Epitome of Leadership

Facebook, the currently most populous social networking site is the pearl of investment in

the contemporary times. Having emanated from the creativity of a college student from his

dormitory in the company of other colleagues, the firm has evolved from a roll out to select

campus colleges to have more than two billion subscribers as at 2019 (Katherine, 2019). The

organization’s success is hinged on workforce efficiency by having the best skills from around

the globe, well founded departments that complement the works of each other, a good strategic

decision making process as well as the a culture of excellence that has earned the company the

positive reputation it has today (Katherine, 2019). However, the greatest asset of the organization

is its founder, chairman and chief executive officer, Mark Zuckerberg.

Born in White place, New York, in the United States of America, Mark Zuckerberg is the

quintessential epitome of modern innovation and dedication to a passion through life. Although

the leader came from a relatively well to do family, it is his personalities that has seen him propel

the company to the level of becoming the model for young entrepreneurship (Valinsky, 2019).

There is a track of great passion in his life. Zuckerberg started computer programming at a very

early age. He later quit college to concentrate on the company affairs. Even though he started the

company from a humble beginning, from a campus dormitory, he has risen to become the

youngest self made billionaire in the current times. The CEO has driven the firm out of scandals

and controversies that could have deflated its progress (Valinsky, 2019). It is his leadership

qualities that have seen his success.

Integrity is the ability to have a clear work ethic fabric to guide decision making and

activities embarked on by a leader. While driving the company, Mark has resisted the allure of

money through unethical practices. Instead he has chosen to steer right, making corrections in

operations to make the company responsible for social transformation across the globe. Even in

scandals such as the litigations filed for fake news, he has offered a firm leadership from the

mess. Purpose is a key principle of leadership. It entails having a consistent direction to achieve

the sought after results. From his days in college, he knew had a strong sense of direction and a

vision for what he has today. This is the spirit that has propelled him to his current status.

Discipline, both in the profession and the realms of social life are a vital attribute of Mark

Zuckerberg. This principle entails the ability to stick to life rules and foregoing the pleasure of

laxity, vices and other unproductive qualities (Qadri, 2016). Zuckerberg has outshone other

notable leaders by respecting employees, helping them through personal development and

positively influenced young entrepreneurs. It is work discipline that has helped him weave an

efficient workforce and garnered the positive reputation attributed to the company. Another

positive aspect of the CEO is his sacrifice towards success. This quality entails foregoing

temporary reprieves and pleasures and choosing the right path while keeping one’s eyes on their

target (Qadri, 2016). The leader forewent college education, earning exorbitant profits through

exploitation and choosing to overcome personal ego consequently guiding the young generation

into the right path.

Finally, Mark Zuckerberg has demonstrated compassion towards others who are parties

to his life and even those with difficulties. Compassion entails minding the welfare of others and

ensuring your actions are for their common good even when the course seems expensive

(Northouse, 2017). Such has been the trait of the youthful CEO when traversing to all parts in the

world mentoring the young and his generosity to social courses especially in developing

countries. While looking at the life of the Facebook founder one finds both an entrepreneur and

an inspiration to the current youthful generation and to other leader of big corporations.

References

- Jordan Valinsky. (2019, March 5). Mark Zuckerberg's net worth shrank by $9 billion last

year. Retrieved from; https://edition.cnn.com/2019/03/05/tech/mark-zuckerberg-forbes-

list/index.html

- Katherine Alaniz. (2019, Nov 18).The social network. Retrieved from;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o67MT5zMu9Y

- Northouse, P. G. (2017). Introduction to leadership: Concepts and practice. Sage

Publications.

- Qadri, M. A. (2016). The Concept of Applied Leadership in the Contemporary World.