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Churchill: Leader and Statesman

By Churchill Center - Winston Churchil is oft mentioned as a leadership legend for his ability to bring Britain through the most challenging time in its history, World War II. Here's some information about his purported leadership abilities and style, but be warned that often accounts of historical leaders can be biased. (Excerpt: One of Winston Churchill’s chief attributes as a leader was his capability of inspiring people, regardless of seemingly ominous circumstances. The source of this inspiration was his own character. Churchill perpetually demonstrated enthusiasm, determination, and optimism—if not at all times in private, then at least always in public.) ^new (Added: 7-May-2012 Hits: 69 )

General Douglas MacArthur's Principles of Leadership

By Larry R. Donnithorne - Douglas MacArthur has been described as a brilliant strategist, a farsighted administrator, and flamboyant to his fingertips. Here are his principles of leadership summarized. Considered a good example of the transformational leader. (Added: 28-Feb-2007 Hits: 1385 )

Lou Gerstner of IBM - Leading the Turnaround:

By Paul Sheppard - A profile of Gerstner, former ceo of IBM and credited with using his leadership ability to turn around the giant corporation. Also considered an example of the transformational leader. (Added: 28-Feb-2007 Hits: 1213 )

Martin Luther King - Martin Luther King Biography, History, Information.

By na - Discussions about American leaders almost always include Martin Luther King Jr., who left a significant mark of American society. Here's a brief biography, which focuses less on King as a leader, but provides context. (Added: 18-Jun-2007 Hits: 1093 )