Leadership Throughout History

Whitney M Young (1960 'Leader In Rights Activist')

Jul 31, 1921

(July 31, 1921 – March 11, 1971) Whitney was worked and ran with local branches before becoming head of the National Urban League in 1961. Being held responsible for greatly expanding the organization while being able to oversee the racial integration of corporate workplaces.Young, faced a lot of critiqued over his methods, but seen through them. Leadership traits of Whitney would be

Martin Luther King Jr (1960 'Leader in Civil Rights')

Jan 15, 1929

(January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) Most influential civil rights activist, passionate, held non-violent protests, helped raise awareness of racial inequalities. Which lead to significant political change. Leadership traits of Martin would be his courage and determination for equal rights of his time. Succeeding later on.

Stephen King (1970 'Leader In Writing')

Sep 21, 1947

(September 21, 1947 - Present) It's said to be impossible to overstate how influential Stephen King was when it came to writing. For four past decades no other writer has dominate certain genres of writing like him. More than thirty of his books became the best seller and having more than seventy published. Leadership traits of Stephen would be his creativity and confidence in writing. As he varies and open minded.

Tina Brown (1990 'Leader of Journalism')

Oct 21, 1953

(November 21, 1953 - present) Tina Brown is the former editor of Vanity Fair and The New Yorker, founder of The Daily Beast, and founder/CEO of Tina Brown Live Media, which produces the annual Women in the World Summit at Lincoln Center. Leadership traits of Tina would be her determination and creativity.

Oprah Winfrey (1980 'Leader of being Awareness')

Jan 29, 1954

(January 29, 1954 - present ) Oprah has been known as an American television host, actress, producer, philanthropist and entrepreneur. Winfrey's open, warm-hearted personal style had won her 100,000 more viewers than Donahue and had taken her show from last place to first in the ratings. Her success led to nationwide fame and a role in Steven Spielberg's 1985 film The Color Purple. Leadership traits of Oprah would be Emotional Intelligence and self-awareness,

Madonna Louise Ciccone (1990 'Leader In Singing')

Aug 16, 1958

(August 16, 1958 - present) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. Referred to as the "Queen of Pop" since the 1980s, Madonna is known for pushing the boundaries of songwriting in mainstream popular music, as well as imagery in music videos and on stage. Leadership traits of Madonna would be confidence, and dominance. along with caring less of others.

J. K. Rowling (2000 'Leader of modern writing')

Jul 31, 1965

(July 31, 1965 - present) Jo wanted to be a writer from an early age. She wrote her first book at the age of six a story about a rabbit, called ‘Rabbit’. At the age of eleven, she wrote her first novel about seven cursed diamonds and those who owned them. Leadership traits of Rowling would be her commitment and Passion

Helen K. Copley (1970 'Leader In Newspaper')

1973

(1922) Copley took over the struggling California-based newspaper when her husband died in 1973. To sum it up she sold many and variety of issues/newspaper, owning 11 other dailies and 32 weeklies by the late nineties. Leadership traits of Helen would be her determination to continue on her husbands work and being organized becoming, successful later on.

Tetiana Chornovol (2010 Leader of 'Activist')

Jun 4, 1979

(June 4, 1979 - present) An Ukrainian journalist and civic activist, and one of the leaders in the Euromaidan protest campaign. She is known for investigative reports about corruption in Ukraine, as well as for her adventurous direct actions. Leadership traits in Tetiana would be would her determination and willingness to be open.

Emily Blunt (1980 'Leader of acting')

Feb 23, 1983

(February 23, 1983 - present ) Before Blunt was getting nominated for Golden Globes and landing leading roles on the stage and big screen, she could barely carry a conversation with her classmates.
But that all changed when one of her junior high teachers encouraged her to try out for the school play. Which mold her today. Leadership traits of determination and understanding

Bill Gates (2000 'Leader of Microsoft')

Oct 28, 1995

(October 28, 1955 - present) Entrepreneur and businessman Bill Gates and his partner Paul Allen founded and built the world's largest software business, Microsoft, through technological innovation, keen business strategy and aggressive business tactics. Gates became one of the richest men in the world. Leadership traits of Bill would be having vision and learning

Malala Yousafzai (2010 'Leader in activist')

Jul 12, 1997

(July 12, 1997 - present) She is known for human rights advocacy, especially the education of women and children in her native Swat Valley where the local Taliban had at times banned girls from attending school. Leadership traits in Malala would be her determination and motivation to continue on.

Ending Questions

Sep 5, 2018

1. Being able to adjust and understand to others
2. Yes they've greatly changed as they heavily dealt with rights
3. They're different as how they were molded and seen by others. Same with their motives, they were reasonable.
4. It's important as you don't want a leader to drag you down on everything, you need to keep going.
5. Determination. common sense, self awareness.