{"id":26,"date":"2017-10-20T03:44:16","date_gmt":"2017-10-20T03:44:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/create.twu.ca\/sadiethompson\/?p=26"},"modified":"2017-10-20T03:44:16","modified_gmt":"2017-10-20T03:44:16","slug":"light-from-many-lamps-part-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/create.twu.ca\/sadiethompson\/2017\/10\/20\/light-from-many-lamps-part-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Light From Many Lamps Part 3"},"content":{"rendered":"

Light From Many Lamps, Part 3<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cThe only thing we have to fear, is fear itself\u201d (Roosevelt) was part of Franklin D. Roosevelt\u2019s inaugural speech. \u00a0These few simple, but powerful words, spoken at a time when the majority of Americans were frozen in fear and overwhelmed with uncertainty, had a significant impact on the citizens of the United States. \u00a0During the Great Depression, people were suffering from poverty, unemployment, and a sense disparity. \u00a0Banks failed, factories were idle and many people lost their lifelong savings. \u00a0People were overwhelmed with the state of the economy. \u00a0They had lost their sense of optimism. It was not only what President Roosevelt said, but how he said it, \u201cHis voice rang out, firm and clear\u201d (Watson, 2017, P129). \u00a0\u201cThere was an electric quality to his words (Watson, 2017, P129). \u00a0At a time when most people had lost hope and were struggling, President Roosevelt was a powerful, positive, confident leader. (Watson, 2017, P129). \u00a0\u201cHe gave the people \u2026.words of heartening faith and courage\u2026\u201d(Watson, 2017, P130).<\/span><\/p>\n

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In my experience, leadership is about exuding confidence, optimism, and reassurance. \u00a0A leader does not give up, he does not give in and he does not quit. \u00a0A leader takes charge, he evaluates and assesses the situation and strives to face obstacles and issues head on. A strong leader is a fighter, not someone who hides from challenges and obstacles. There is always something positive to take away from anything negative. \u00a0The leader sets the example and the standard, and is the inspiration for others to aspire to. \u00a0It is the verbal and the non-verbal behaviour of a leader that influences. In Light From Many Lamps, there is a story about a man named Harold Russell. In the story, he loses both hands. Russell continues to live his life accomplishing goals, and not giving in. He does not dwell on his physical handicaps and achieves many other successes in his life. This is an example of a leader who did not quit, is a fighter and who is optimistic in challenging circumstances. (Watson, 2017, P88-94).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Northouse 2017 discusses the leadership qualities of Nelson Mandela. \u201cIn essence, the charisma factor describes people who are special and who make others want to follow the vision they put forward. A person whose leadership exemplifies the charisma factor is Nelson Mandela\u2026\u201d (Northouse, 2017). I believe that Franklin. D. Roosevelt also exemplifies these charismatic leadership qualities. \u201cThese leaders are deeply respected by followers, who usually place a great deal of trust in them. They provide followers with a vision and a sense of mission.\u201d Roosevelt\u2019s charismatic words provided his followers with comfort, courage and determination to overcome difficult obstacles. (Northouse, 2017).<\/span><\/p>\n

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As a teacher, it is my responsibility to set the best possible example for my students. \u00a0As an educator, I must create an atmosphere that instills confidence and a desire to learn and overcome any obstacles that a student might be struggling with, whether it is at school or at home. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Watson, L.E. (1951). <\/span>Light from Many Lamps<\/span><\/i>. New York: Simon and Schuster. <\/span>Northouse, P. (2017). <\/span>Leadership: Theory and Practice<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Light From Many Lamps, Part 3   \u201cThe only thing we have to fear, is fear itself\u201d (Roosevelt) was part of Franklin D. Roosevelt\u2019s inaugural speech. \u00a0These few simple, but powerful words, spoken at a time when the majority of Americans were frozen in fear and overwhelmed with uncertainty, had a significant impact on the … <\/p>\n

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