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The Wisdom of Leadership

By swalker33
  • 429 BCE

    Pericles of the Classical Period 495-429 BCE

    Pericles of the Classical Period 495-429 BCE
    Pericles was a Greek statesman and general. He promoted art and literature, which helped Athens become the educational hub of ancient Greece. Pericles led during times of war and conflict, which drove his leadership. With his defeat of the Persians, he demolished autocratic leadership, and a system of government called demokratia produced, similar to today's democracy. Laws were developed, and a form of equity was initiated. I appreciate his promotion of education and art in an era of war.
  • 1370

    Casimir the III of the Middle Ages Era 1310-1370

    Casimir the III of the Middle Ages Era 1310-1370
    Casimir III, King of Poland, inherited a war-ridden kingdom upon his father's death. With a change in leadership style, Casimir was known as a peaceful ruler, a man of the people, and a skillful diplomat uniting Poland, establishing government, introducing a new legal code, and bringing prosperity and wealth to the land. He also found Jagiellonian University, now one of the oldest in the world. His notice in change of leadership style and self-reflection is why I admire his actions as a leader.
  • 1519

    Leonardo da Vinci of the Renaissance Reformation Era 1452-1519

    Leonardo da Vinci of the Renaissance Reformation Era 1452-1519
    Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian genius, painter, architect, and engineer of the Renaissance period, in a time of individualism, humanism, and a spirit for learning and exploration. As a leader, Leonardo showed us that success is self-made, overcoming the hardships of his childhood. He listened to people, communicated, and displayed interest in people launching the idea of humanism. I chose Leo because he embodied the period, and his leadership contributions are still relevant and revered today.

  • John Locke of the Enlightenment Period Era 1632-1704

    John Locke of the Enlightenment Period Era 1632-1704
    John Locke was an English physician, philosopher, and leader of the Enlightenment Period, in a time of great scientific, political, philosophical discussion. He was a leader in the scientific revolution promoting rationalism and science over blind faith and developing the theory of mind and the connection of mind and body. I admire that he used his vision and confidence as a leader to begin the development of liberalism, rationalism, and be an advocate for a new perspective on philosophy.

  • Catherine the Great of the Enlightenment Period Era 1729-1796

    Catherine the Great of the Enlightenment Period Era 1729-1796
    Catherine the Great was Empress of Russia and the country's longest-ruling female. Stuck in a terrible marriage, she immersed herself in the studies of the enlightenment period. When her husband took the throne, he quickly angered allies, so Catherine overthrew him and proclaimed herself Empress. During her leadership, she westernized Russia, led her country to join political and cultural alliances with Europe. I'm impressed with the strength of leadership this would take in a woman of the 1700s

  • Susan B. Anthony of the Age of Progress Era 1820-1906

    Susan B. Anthony of the Age of Progress Era 1820-1906
    Susan B. Anthony was an American social reformer and women's rights activist who played an essential role in the women's suffrage movement. Her family had a love and passion for social reform. It wasn't until her passion, devotion, and seize the day leadership qualities developed upon accepting her first job where she was forced to dress a certain way and received less pay. Her contributions to women's rights and the abolition of slavery are unprecedented, inspiring, and truly inspirational.

  • Mahatma Gandhi of the Post Modernism Era 1869-1948

    Mahatma Gandhi of the Post Modernism Era 1869-1948
    Mahatma Gandhi was a lawyer born in India who was part of the postmodernism period which began to examine the state and condition of society. Gandhi's transformation leadership displayed self-control, motivation, and personal sacrifice for the benefit of others. He led a non-violent resistance to free India from suffering British rule. His non-violence approach and this influence is still seen in modern civil disobedience movements across the globe. I love the aspect of fighting with your mind.

  • Bill Gates of the Science/Technology Era 1955-Present

    Bill Gates of the Science/Technology Era 1955-Present
    William Henry Gates is an American business magnate, software developer, investor, philanthropist, and the co-founder of Microsoft Corporation. His motives were to make a little money as a college student, and his childhood inquisitive nature kicked in. What is most impressive is his net worth but also his adaptable leadership skills. Knowing he needed help to be successful, he was empowering, resilient, encouraging, and always used situations for self-reflection to better himself as a leader.

  • 2035

    2035
    2035 will look much like today with of course advancements in different fields. I believe the leaders of 2035 will have to be more flexible and agile to adapt to different changes in technology and culture and maybe even pandemics. Companies and organizations will be more data-driven to provide this flexibility and agility. I also feel you will see a decline in the hero leadership and more of a collective leader will develop. Power in multiple leaders working toward the same goal.

  • 2050

    2050
    In 2050, we will need to transport ourselves back in time and produce that single hero again. I feel that advances in technology, food growth, and medicine will reduce the need for human interaction. This will show a decline in interpersonal skills moving us back to learning the basics of a good leader again. Whereas now we are coming together in groups for change and have those personal relationships, The future will require a strong outspoken driven leader to step up and initiate change.