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MAHATMA GANDHI was a transformational leader meaning that he was a leader

who leads by example and empowers his followers to make them feel better. A

leader can do many things in order to be a transformational leader.

SOURCE: https://www.biography.com/activist/mahatmagandhi.

 After reading the facts about Mahatma Gandhi, I really now understood why he is the

most famous leader in the world. Upon reading the different articles about him, I

discovered that he empowered every Indian to have a non-violent civil disobedience

which means that they act without any weapon inside of their pocket. I also choose

him because of his attitudes that a leader must acquire. He always searches for

integrity and honesty, he avoids violence because he doesn’t want to harm anyone

and lastly, he kept himself away from the materialistic desires and walked a path of

high moral. His leadership is remarkable even though he died in a very traumatic

incident. And I believed, people in India will never forget his name because he was

once a voice for the voiceless, a spokesperson of truth and freedom and a light for

those who are locked up in the dark.

2. NELSON MANDELA He was the country's first black head of state and the first

elected in a fully representative democratic election. His government focused on

dismantling the legacy of apartheid by tackling institutionalised racism and fostering

racial reconciliation.

SOURCE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelson_Mandela

 I just found out that his leadership is a key for peace. Yes, I literally have jaw-

dropped when I get more information about him. I know him since then but I have

only learned a little about his leadership style. I included him on my output because I

know he deserves it. He showed to the world how forgiveness can change one’s

perspective in life which is now relevant for today’s generation, racism acts as a killer
weapon to anyone and this must be stopped. Furthermore, Mandela held no

bitterness which a good leader must have, he did not also seek revenge, he did not

seek self-glory, he didn’t hide his faults or failings.

3. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. is an American Christian minister and activist who

became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the civil rights movement from

1955 until his assassination in 1968. King is best known for advancing civil

rights through nonviolence and civil disobedience, inspired by his Christian beliefs

and the nonviolent activism of Mahatma Gandhi.

SOURCE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King_Jr.

 Racism, a simple world but it can have a big impact on everyone. I adore MLK Jr.

because of his wonderful platform for fighting racism. Moreover, he is widely

regarded as the leader of the movement for racial equality. He wants to have peace

and freedom in all nations throughout the world. Each of one of us must show

respect. The other countries beliefs, traditions and even culture must be treated with

equality. Ethnocentrism must kill to avoid violence and destructions. In line with this,

King can also be considered influential in his preaching of nonviolent protest during

the civil rights movement. The word Love is used by King as a weapon to fight

against human rights. A leader cannot be defined as a person who holds a sword

and guns to fight for his countrymen, in fact, a good leader offers his heart and soul

to everyone.

4. ABRAHAM LINCOLN He is the 16th President of the United States, is one of the

most remembered and honored presidents. Lincoln was a politician open to criticism

and debate. He empowered his leadership through dialogue with the American

society of the time and used the opinion of others to self-correct mistakes and
improve his public image. The US President accepted advice but also followed his

own instinct whenever he thought it wise.

SOURCE: https://www.game-learn.com/leadership-lessons-abraham-lincoln/#:~:

 Abraham Lincoln is one of the most influential presidents of the United States which

simply means he acts as a good leader. He influenced his people by giving them

insights on how they can achieve their goals and vision. He even motivates them to

act and response for slavery happened on their county. Lincoln focused on bringing

the country together. He includes his team members within the deciding process to

work out what to try and do. Additionally, Lincoln was also one in all the leaders who

advocates democracy strongly and led freedom to his people through his actions.

Therefore, Lincoln was indeed a democratic leader.

5. MOTHER TERESA If you look at all her humanitarian efforts, her motivations are

clear as day. She set up soup kitchens, a leper colony, orphanages, and a home for

the dying destitute. She treated the lepers, educated the poorest of the poor, and fed

the homeless.

SOURCE: https://ofhsoupkitchen.org/mother-teresa-charity

 I included Mother Teresa on my output because I just want to showcase or treasure

her. Even if she’s a woman, this is not a hindrance for her to be a leader. Mother

Teresa is a good example of empowering a woman. She has a genuine desire to

serve the poor, she even teaches us how to love other people whole heartedly.

Furthermore, Mother Teresa gives us inspiration on how to be a good person. Love

can be a source of joy and happiness. Praising, trusting and loving God are the

powerful weapons to change the world.

of the condition of women in modern society retains much of its original radicalism.

One of the reasons her pronouncements on the subject remain challenging is that

her reflections on the status of the female sex were part of an attempt to come to a

comprehensive understanding of human relations within a civilization increasingly

governed by acquisitiveness and consumption. 

SOURCE: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/wollstonecraft/

 Everyone can be a leader by their own like what Mary did. At first, she is just a simple

English woman who is fond of writing novels and stories. But her works discovered

and through that, the feminist movement started. Her works simply encourage

everyone to act and bind themselves together. She does not use any deadly

weapons but rather a single pen and a scratch of paper, like what our national hero

Dr. Jose Rizal did to our country. She believed strongly that women should be

educated as men. She took lovers and had a child out of wedlock when such things

were scandalous, and her reputation was tarnished for decades. However, it is

believed that her works strongly influenced writers like Jane Austin.

7. ELEANOR ROOSEVELT She advocated for expanded roles for women in the

workplace, the civil rights of African Americans and Asian Americans, and the rights

of World War II refugees. Following her husband's death in 1945, Roosevelt

remained active in politics for the remaining 17 years of her life.

SOURCE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eleanor_Roosevelt

 I adore her dedication to her work. She just proved to everyone that no matter what

your age is, you can be a good leader. She started influencing others when she was

in teens. Imagine how a single lady contributed to the change of the world. Like her

husband, she’s also a civil rights advocate. She believes that rights of people must
be respected. She wrote a daily newspaper column that reached vast people, in

which she defended women’s rights and other humanitarian causes. She fought all

her struggles, whether personal or political, with honesty and straightforwardness.

For today’s generation, women rights can be seen elsewhere but unfortunately not

everyone did this. Women from different countries must be knowledgeable on how

they can defend their freedom and rights.

8. INDIRA GANDHI was an Indian politician and a central figure of the Indian National

Congress. She was the first and, to date, only female Prime Minister of India.  Gandhi

was known for her political intransigency and unprecedented centralisation of power.

She went to war with Pakistan in support of the independence movement and war of

independence in East Pakistan, which resulted in an Indian victory and the creation

of Bangladesh, as well as increasing India's influence to the point where it became

the sole regional power of South Asia.

SOURCE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indira_Gandhi

 Like Eleanor and Mary, Indira also fought for women’s rights. I just mentioned

earlier the four female leaders in the world including her. Despite their gender,

they gain power to act and be a voice for people who experienced violence

(physically, spiritually, mentally and emotionally). Being a leader does not require

age, gender and experiences. If you have the heart of a leader you will be a good

one. Like what she said, satisfaction lies in effort, not in the attainment. Full effort

is full victory.
9. RUTH BADER GINSBERG Ginsburg spent much of her legal career as an advocate

for gender equality and women's rights, winning many arguments before the

Supreme Court. She advocated as a volunteer attorney for the American Civil

Liberties Union and was a member of its board of directors and one of its general

counsel in the 1970s.

SOURCE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruth_Bader_Ginsburg

 I considered Ruth as leader because she motivates women in America to fight for

their rights and freedom. She even encouraged every human being to show respect

and view women as an artifact that is needed to take care of. They are glass that was

easily broken and can’t easily fix. I just want to leave here the things she said that will

surely inspire each one of us, “Fight for the things you care about, but do it in a way

that will lead others to join you.” Furthermore, to add some additional information she

remains one of the most influential women in modern history. Being one of the first

women ever to enroll at Harvard Law School, she had a prestigious academic career

before she went on to argue cases for women’s rights that have helped to try and

level the playing field for women. She has fought against gender discrimination every

step of the way, and continues to do so from her esteemed seat on the United States

Supreme Court.

10. OPRAH WINFREY she was awarded the Spingarn Medal from the NAACP. In

2002, Christianity Today published an article called "The Church of O" in which they

concluded that Winfrey had emerged as an influential spiritual leader. Winfrey was

called "arguably the world's most powerful woman" or "arguably the most influential

woman in the world".

SOURCE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oprah_Winfrey
 After reading the early life of Oprah in an article, I felt sad. Because, before she

achieved this success she was definitely devastated. She mentally and sexually

abused her young age. Perhaps, this is the reason why she is now a good leader.

Because of her bad experiences in life, a better self of her is now evolved. She even

paved a way for modern feminism. She even told every woman who is literally

abused just like her, “Refusing to stay in a box that society tried to put them in. Take

a lesson from me and learn not to take “no” for an answer.” Charismatic leadership is

seen of Oprah's dominance as the first woman to own her own network broadcast

changing the lives of millions of her viewers. Oprah is self-confident and shares

personal stories about her pain and joy. She is an authentic communicator who

makes a strong connection with her audience.