January 25, 2021

Leadership Series: Sir John A Macdonald

Sir John Alexander Macdonald was born 11 January 1815.  He was the first prime minister of Canada from the years (1867–1873, 1878–1891).  As the dominant figure of Canadian Confederation.  His political career spanned almost half a century. Macdonald was born in Scotland, when he was a boy his family immigrated to Kingston in the Province of Upper Canada…

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January 18, 2021

LEADERSHIP PROFILE – MARGARET THATCHER

Firstly, her leadership style was characterised by an authoritarian approach, often taking on most of the decision-making responsibilities. With little or no input from other group members, she tended to dictate government policies and methods.  There are several benefits to this leadership style, including the ability to quickly and efficiently make decisions without a laborious…

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January 11, 2021

Mahatma Gandhi Leadership Profile

Mohandas Gandhi was born on October 2nd, 1869. His father was chief minister in the Porbandar state in the Indian Empire. As a young boy he read many Hindu Scriptures and Indian Classics, and this gave him a foundation for his work in later years.  Due to the customs of the region at that time,…

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