Hillary Clinton: How Does She Exemplify Leadership Capacities?
Moral Purpose, the Change Process, Building Relationships, Knowledge Building and Sharing and Coherence Making
Building relationships may be Hillary Clinton’s strongest leadership skill. How often has the President of the U.S. appointed his staunchest opponent in the primary to serve as his Secretary of State? She has forged relationships with many diverse groups in order to further her political and personal goals and career; including women, people of color, democrats form New York (when she was seeking the senatorial seat) and world leaders. Mrs. Clinton possesses a keen capacity for building bonds with people who see themselves as wives, mothers, politicians and world leaders.
Hillary Clinton promoted herself as a change agent who would accomplish three endeavors as President when she initiated her campaign in 2007 (Horowitz). Her promises for change encompassed three areas, ending the war in Iraq, passing universal health coverage and making America less energy-dependent (Horowitz). She also promoted herself as the candidate with experience but she is a change agent and a person who can emphasize her diverse experience as an articulate public communicator. Mrs. Clinton is also the author of “It Takes A Village” (Hillary Rodham Clinton, 1996) and other publications so she has widely promoted herself in print to the reading public. Also on her resume can be included attorney, Senator of NY, Secretary of State and political activist for women’s rights and children. She certainly has a broad base of knowledge and a great capacity to share with constituencies.
When people consider moral purpose and Hillary Clinton they immediately think of her commitment to her husband following his public infidelities (Graham, 2007). As a political activist she has also never waivered in her commitment to the causes she supports. She articulates a consistent and coherent message in support of women, children and families at home and abroad (“Hillary Rodham Clinton”).
References
Graham, T. (2007). Newsweek Finds Hillary's Pinnacle of Moral Purpose: Tolerating Bill's Intern Adultery? (May 9, 2007 ed.). Retrieved from http://newsbusters.org/node/12640
Hillary Rodham Clinton. SourceWatch. Retrieved from http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=Hillary_Rodham_Clinton
Hillary Rodham Clinton. (1996). It Takes A Village. New York: Simon & Schuster.
Horowitz, J. (2007). Hillary Clinton, Candidate of Change (September 5, 2007 ed.). The New York Observer. Retrieved from http://www.observer.com/2007hillary-rolls-out-new-ad
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Hillary Clinton Blog # 2
Hillary Clinton
Blog Post # 2
There are several leadership qualities that I believe Hillary Clinton possesses and demonstrates. A good leader must be an articulate oral and written communicator. Hillary Clinton is highly skilled as a public speaker. Her formal training as an attorney has no doubt aided in preparing her to address the public. A good leader must be disciplined to work passionately and to inspire others to follow her in achieving her vision. Mrs. Clinton has always clearly identified her vision. She also serves as a role model to women. She clearly demonstrates that a woman can be a leader with goals and pursue them assertively without losing her sense of femininity.
The turning points in Hillary Clinton’s life have been, attending a speech delivered by Martin Luther King in 1968, meeting her husband Bill Clinton at the Yale Law School and marrying him, the public scandal and infidelity of her husband in her marriage, her service as the first lady in two settings and the pursuit and appointment of two high level government positions, the position of senator and Secretary of State. Each experience affected her life significantly. All of the experiences, positive and negative, have helped to develop her character as a leader and a person. The turning points in Hillary Clinton’s life have been both positive and inspiring as well devastating and negative.
As the head of the complicated and controversial Task Force on National Health Reform, Hillary Clinton failed to bring the plan to the legislature. Therefore she did not see the reform plan become law during her husband’s presidency. She has not lost her passion for health care reform and continued to fight for the democratic-sponsored plan as a senator. She has learned to regroup and continue to fight for causes that she values. One could also say that her marriage was in great danger of failing following her husband’s indiscretions as President. She has fought tenaciously to keep her marriage and family intact without discussing any of the details of her strategy relating to this private matter. Hillary Clinton remains married to Bill Clinton today.
Blog Post # 2
There are several leadership qualities that I believe Hillary Clinton possesses and demonstrates. A good leader must be an articulate oral and written communicator. Hillary Clinton is highly skilled as a public speaker. Her formal training as an attorney has no doubt aided in preparing her to address the public. A good leader must be disciplined to work passionately and to inspire others to follow her in achieving her vision. Mrs. Clinton has always clearly identified her vision. She also serves as a role model to women. She clearly demonstrates that a woman can be a leader with goals and pursue them assertively without losing her sense of femininity.
The turning points in Hillary Clinton’s life have been, attending a speech delivered by Martin Luther King in 1968, meeting her husband Bill Clinton at the Yale Law School and marrying him, the public scandal and infidelity of her husband in her marriage, her service as the first lady in two settings and the pursuit and appointment of two high level government positions, the position of senator and Secretary of State. Each experience affected her life significantly. All of the experiences, positive and negative, have helped to develop her character as a leader and a person. The turning points in Hillary Clinton’s life have been both positive and inspiring as well devastating and negative.
As the head of the complicated and controversial Task Force on National Health Reform, Hillary Clinton failed to bring the plan to the legislature. Therefore she did not see the reform plan become law during her husband’s presidency. She has not lost her passion for health care reform and continued to fight for the democratic-sponsored plan as a senator. She has learned to regroup and continue to fight for causes that she values. One could also say that her marriage was in great danger of failing following her husband’s indiscretions as President. She has fought tenaciously to keep her marriage and family intact without discussing any of the details of her strategy relating to this private matter. Hillary Clinton remains married to Bill Clinton today.
Hillary Clinton Overview
Hillary Clinton
I chose Hillary Rodham Clinton as my leader because she exemplifies the five traits that I identified as being most important for a leader to possess. They are orator, passionate, role model, strength and care for others. Although most her contributions have been most visible in the public sector, she has also been highly accomplished in private practice as an attorney and as a law professor. All of her public service appointments demonstrate her passion as a champion of children, families, migrant workers, education and health care reform
Hillary Rodham Clinton was born and raised in Chicago. As a young woman she developed a keen interest in politics. After hearing a speech delivered by Martin Luther King in 1968 she decided to dedicate her life to some sort of public service (“Hillary Clinton Biography,” 2010). Mrs. Clinton graduated with honors from Wellesley College and Yale Law School (“Hillary Clinton Biography”). At one point she was named one of the top 100 most powerful lawyers in the U.S. (“Hillary Clinton Biography”).
Hillary Rodham Clinton has shown resilience in the face of great public adversity. She used a difficult experience to become a stronger person. She focused her efforts on developing a personal and professional plan and set out to achieve her goals. Her leadership style has been described as both visionary and controlling. (O'Toole, 2010). Mrs. Clinton is described as tenacious, strong, intelligent, experienced and compassionate (Abrams) (Kelber). She brings a balanced set of skills needed by a national leader to accomplish the tasks at hand.
References
Abrams, E. (2010). Spotlight On Leadership: Hillary Clinton (January 2, 2008 ed.). The Glass Hammer. Retrieved from http://www..theglasshammer.com/news/2008/01/22/spotlight-on-leadership-hillary-clinton/
Hillary Clinton Biography (2010). Retrieved from http://www.biography.com/articles/Hillary-Clinton-925130
Kelber, H. (2010). The Three Presidential Candidates Display Different Leadership Styles (April 7, 2008 ed.). The Labor Educator. Retrieved from http://www.laboreducator.org/election3.htm
O'Toole, J. (2010). Obama vs. Clinton (February 8, 2008 ed.). BusinessWeek. www.businessweek.com/managing/content/feb2008/ca2008028_331189.htm?campaign_id=rss_... 2/17/2010
I chose Hillary Rodham Clinton as my leader because she exemplifies the five traits that I identified as being most important for a leader to possess. They are orator, passionate, role model, strength and care for others. Although most her contributions have been most visible in the public sector, she has also been highly accomplished in private practice as an attorney and as a law professor. All of her public service appointments demonstrate her passion as a champion of children, families, migrant workers, education and health care reform
Hillary Rodham Clinton was born and raised in Chicago. As a young woman she developed a keen interest in politics. After hearing a speech delivered by Martin Luther King in 1968 she decided to dedicate her life to some sort of public service (“Hillary Clinton Biography,” 2010). Mrs. Clinton graduated with honors from Wellesley College and Yale Law School (“Hillary Clinton Biography”). At one point she was named one of the top 100 most powerful lawyers in the U.S. (“Hillary Clinton Biography”).
Hillary Rodham Clinton has shown resilience in the face of great public adversity. She used a difficult experience to become a stronger person. She focused her efforts on developing a personal and professional plan and set out to achieve her goals. Her leadership style has been described as both visionary and controlling. (O'Toole, 2010). Mrs. Clinton is described as tenacious, strong, intelligent, experienced and compassionate (Abrams) (Kelber). She brings a balanced set of skills needed by a national leader to accomplish the tasks at hand.
References
Abrams, E. (2010). Spotlight On Leadership: Hillary Clinton (January 2, 2008 ed.). The Glass Hammer. Retrieved from http://www..theglasshammer.com/news/2008/01/22/spotlight-on-leadership-hillary-clinton/
Hillary Clinton Biography (2010). Retrieved from http://www.biography.com/articles/Hillary-Clinton-925130
Kelber, H. (2010). The Three Presidential Candidates Display Different Leadership Styles (April 7, 2008 ed.). The Labor Educator. Retrieved from http://www.laboreducator.org/election3.htm
O'Toole, J. (2010). Obama vs. Clinton (February 8, 2008 ed.). BusinessWeek. www.businessweek.com/managing/content/feb2008/ca2008028_331189.htm?campaign_id=rss_... 2/17/2010
Hillary Clinton Overview
Hillary Clinton
I chose Hillary Rodham Clinton as my leader because she exemplifies the five traits that I identified as being most important for a leader to possess. They are orator, passionate, role model, strength and care for others. Although most her contributions have been most visible in the public sector, she has also been highly accomplished in private practice as an attorney and as a law professor. All of her public service appointments demonstrate her passion as a champion of children, families, migrant workers, education and health care reform
Hillary Rodham Clinton was born and raised in Chicago. As a young woman she developed a keen interest in politics. After hearing a speech delivered by Martin Luther King in 1968 she decided to dedicate her life to some sort of public service (“Hillary Clinton Biography,” 2010). Mrs. Clinton graduated with honors from Wellesley College and Yale Law School (“Hillary Clinton Biography”). At one point she was named one of the top 100 most powerful lawyers in the U.S. (“Hillary Clinton Biography”).
Hillary Rodham Clinton has shown resilience in the face of great public adversity. She used a difficult experience to become a stronger person. She focused her efforts on developing a personal and professional plan and set out to achieve her goals. Her leadership style has been described as both visionary and controlling. (O'Toole, 2010). Mrs. Clinton is described as tenacious, strong, intelligent, experienced and compassionate (Abrams) (Kelber). She brings a balanced set of skills needed by a national leader to accomplish the tasks at hand.
References
Abrams, E. (2010). Spotlight On Leadership: Hillary Clinton (January 2, 2008 ed.). The Glass Hammer. Retrieved from http://www..theglasshammer.com/news/2008/01/22/spotlight-on-leadership-hillary-clinton/
Hillary Clinton Biography (2010). Retrieved from http://www.biography.com/articles/Hillary-Clinton-925130
Kelber, H. (2010). The Three Presidential Candidates Display Different Leadership Styles (April 7, 2008 ed.). The Labor Educator. Retrieved from http://www.laboreducator.org/election3.htm
O'Toole, J. (2010). Obama vs. Clinton (February 8, 2008 ed.). BusinessWeek. www.businessweek.com/managing/content/feb2008/ca2008028_331189.htm?campaign_id=rss_... 2/17/2010
I chose Hillary Rodham Clinton as my leader because she exemplifies the five traits that I identified as being most important for a leader to possess. They are orator, passionate, role model, strength and care for others. Although most her contributions have been most visible in the public sector, she has also been highly accomplished in private practice as an attorney and as a law professor. All of her public service appointments demonstrate her passion as a champion of children, families, migrant workers, education and health care reform
Hillary Rodham Clinton was born and raised in Chicago. As a young woman she developed a keen interest in politics. After hearing a speech delivered by Martin Luther King in 1968 she decided to dedicate her life to some sort of public service (“Hillary Clinton Biography,” 2010). Mrs. Clinton graduated with honors from Wellesley College and Yale Law School (“Hillary Clinton Biography”). At one point she was named one of the top 100 most powerful lawyers in the U.S. (“Hillary Clinton Biography”).
Hillary Rodham Clinton has shown resilience in the face of great public adversity. She used a difficult experience to become a stronger person. She focused her efforts on developing a personal and professional plan and set out to achieve her goals. Her leadership style has been described as both visionary and controlling. (O'Toole, 2010). Mrs. Clinton is described as tenacious, strong, intelligent, experienced and compassionate (Abrams) (Kelber). She brings a balanced set of skills needed by a national leader to accomplish the tasks at hand.
References
Abrams, E. (2010). Spotlight On Leadership: Hillary Clinton (January 2, 2008 ed.). The Glass Hammer. Retrieved from http://www..theglasshammer.com/news/2008/01/22/spotlight-on-leadership-hillary-clinton/
Hillary Clinton Biography (2010). Retrieved from http://www.biography.com/articles/Hillary-Clinton-925130
Kelber, H. (2010). The Three Presidential Candidates Display Different Leadership Styles (April 7, 2008 ed.). The Labor Educator. Retrieved from http://www.laboreducator.org/election3.htm
O'Toole, J. (2010). Obama vs. Clinton (February 8, 2008 ed.). BusinessWeek. www.businessweek.com/managing/content/feb2008/ca2008028_331189.htm?campaign_id=rss_... 2/17/2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Test to group members
I am sending a test to the members of " The Six Secrets of Change" group for ED 614
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