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Leadership 230 Final
Sparta and Athens, Exodus, Abraham Lincoln
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Undergraduate 1
04/28/2013

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Lycurgus of Sparta
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Lawgiver in Sparta- reform focused on equality- divided land, senate limited monarch’s power, army drilled and uniform, experienced in foreign policies because of his travels and was able to institute more effective laws because of this.  Respected, generous, fair minded, keen sense of internal affairs, interest of others, wise, made policies to benefit Sparta as a whole, was focused on the subservience of the people to the nation of Sparta.
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Solon of Athens
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statesmen in Athens, credited for the foundations of democracy, lessened his country’s debt by lessening interest rates and increasing the value of the pound, repealed Draco’s laws which had been seen as harsh, - Promoted democratic ideals, focused on just law, lessening poverty.
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The Athenian Envoy at Sparta
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there to call attention to the power that Athens held, wanted to promote peace instead of war, want to remind people that they helped protect them from the Persians.
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Archidamus of Sparta
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wise and moderate man, Spartan king, warns Spartans of the Athenian’s power tells them to prepare accordingly and not act rashly. Speech similar to the Athenians. Shows leadership by promoting rational thought and urging the senate to make careful decisions
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Sthenelaidas of Sparta
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demagogue, wants war with Athens to gain power, claims going
to war is in defense of their allies,
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The Mytelenian Envoy at Olympia
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argue their revolt was not dishonorable, revolted against- They stood up against their prosecution because they believed they were in the right.
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Cleon of Athens
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opponent of Nicias, came to power after Pericles died, more forceful leader, charismatic, natural eloquence, to the point- scolds athenians for talking in a way that distracts from the main point, hated Sparta, believes in severe punishment, challenged by Nicias to take a city and succeeded against the odds,- Shows leadership because he refuses to concede to anyone he believes is in the wrong
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Diodotus of Athens
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favored Pericle’s policy of moderation, calm, collected, thoughtful- cautions against hasty decisions, Wants to look after Athens’ best interest- not concerned about justice, doesn’t believe in harsh punishment- some will transgress no matter how harsh it is, - Shows leadership because he acts against rash thought and pushes for consideration of all of the events. Wants to look after the best interest of his people, not on a quest for justice.
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Nicias of Athens
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athenian politician, rival of cleon, opposed imperialism of democrats, slow to take action, patient, wants to avoid conflict at all costs, won the people through wealth- public works and festivals, wanted to do good or at least prevent harm in Athens.
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Alcibiades of Athens
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traitor, proponent of aggressive foreign policy, arrogant, self- absorbed, energetic, adaptable, consistent with his policies, good speaker, ambitious, charming, goal oriented, persistent, bold, switched support from Athens-sparta-persia-athens
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Aaron
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(Ex.)-brother of Moses, used to speak to Pharaoh, permits the worshipping of the golden calf, stretched out his rod for the plagues to occur
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Pharaoh
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(Ex.)-prideful, ruler of Egypt, stubborn, inflexible, self-consumed, kept Israelites as slaves and would not permit their release until the plagues
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Jethro
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father in law of moses, urged Moses to appoint others to positions of authority
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The Tribe of the Eagle
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American Founders, specifically TJ
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Thaddeus Stevens
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He led a radical republican faction and strongly opposed slavery. His leadership example shows
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William Shakespeare
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English poet and playwright, commented upon leadership styles through the themes of his plays and the development of his characters, showed both favorable and unfavorable leadership qualities with different characters.
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Macbeth
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He is a general in the army of King Duncan, who is approached by three witches, telling him that he will be King and no man born of woman will be able to kill him. Believing that he is invincible, he proceeds to kill King Duncan and then becomes King, later dying by the hands of a man whose birth was unusual and thereby exempt from the limitations put on him by the witches. He aids the study of leadership by providing an example of what pride and blind ambition and aim will achieve, which in his case was ultimately death. He had no concern for his followers, and thereby displayed bad leadership.
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Lady Macbeth
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The wife of Macbeth, becoming the Queen of Scotland, she aids Macbeth in killing the King and framing his guards. However after living with the guilt and shame, it becomes too much for her and she commits suicide. She aids the study of leadership by presenting a case for why doing the right thing is the most important, in her case it was necessary that she aid her husband in killing Macbeth, however it was not the right thing, and it led her to later kill herself.
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