Michelle Obama My Leader

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SABIHA VAWDA MY LEADERS
MY LIFE, MY COUNTRY MY WORLD

Life Orientation
Common Assessment
Task: Part A

QUESTION 1

In the following instances, I identify the people mentioned below as leaders.

My Life: My father – Ayesha Vawda

My Country: Former Public Protector of South Africa –Thuli Madonsela

My World: Former US First Lady – Michelle Obama

QUESTION 2

For each person the following will be discussed.
(a) Description
(b) Current and potential impact
(c) Source of power and leadership
(d) Inspiration THE LEADER IN MY LIFE:
AYESHA VAWDA

(a) Ayesha Vawda is my mother. She has completed the most part of a Bcom degree which she managed while working. My mother has much experience in the business industry. She has worked …show more content…

She has played a significant role when it comes to social issues in not only her country, but the world. Obama displays a lot of respect and hope for the future of young people. She encourages youth to not be afraid and rather be focused, determined, hopeful and empowered. Currently, Obama delivers speeches at events. In the future, she has much potential to changes the lives of youth through books and by empowering them.

(c) Obama has earned much of her power from being the United States’ First Lady for eight years. This is a position that demands great responsibilities and she has carried this out. In addition, her education empowers her. She is a leader in the sense that she has led many to be empowered and led many social campaigns.

(d) Michelle Obama is inspiring to be because she has displays determination. She used her position to impact the world. Her inspiration speeches encompass quotes that can spur greatness and make one realise the potential in oneself.
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‘ONE OF THE LESSONS THAT I GREW UP WITH WAS TO ALWAYS STAY TRUE TO YOURSELF AND NEVER LET WHAT SOMEBODY ELSE SAYS DISTRACT YOU FROM YOUR GOALS. AND SO WHEN I HEAR ABOUT NEGATIVE AND FALSE ATTACKS, I REALLY DON’T INVEST ANY ENERGY IN THEM, BECAUSE I KNOW WHO I AM.’

- MICHELLE