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.
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Hillary Clinton appears to be a strong woman who managed to "have it all". I agree she appears passionate about her work. I knew she was an accomplished lawyer but her achievements always seemed secondary to those of her husband.
ReplyDeleteI admire Hillary Clinton because of the way she handled herself during a very public humiliation. Her husband cheated on her yet she acted with grace and dignity. Her behavior during those trying times made others realize she would be able to represent the United States with grace and dignity.