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John F Kennedy Ethical Leader

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John F. Kennedy was a visionary and ethical leader. His vision of putting man on the moon was not an easy task. He first had to use change management techniques to change the American people’s thoughts of the Apollo program and then full range leadership to gain the support needed. President Kennedy then showed the world how he was an ethical leader when faced with the Cuban missile crisis. His uses of reflective thinking and the consequence test enabled him to take the right course of action to overcome the threat of nuclear weapons being built on Cuba. And just like President Kennedy, I am faced with visionary and ethical leadership situations. I failed at being a visionary leader when I had to overcome challenges brought on by the renovations …show more content…

According to the Office of the Historian, President Kennedy summoned his closest advisors to come up with a course of action the United States should take. Some of the advisors pushed for an aggressive bombing campaign followed by a land invasion of Cuba. Others pushed for a more political approach by giving stern warnings directed at Cuba and the Soviet Union (Office of the Historian, n.d.). With all the options now on the table, President Kennedy had to decide what course of action to take. To do this, he used reflective thinking. According to the Barnes Center, reflective thinking involves the leader to consider multiple perspectives to a problem so they can make an informed decision (Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education, 2016). This meant President Kennedy had to consider things like, can the economy support a war and how will the American people react to the decision. Additionally, President Kennedy used the consequence test to determine the possible outcomes of his course of action. He saw the possibility of starting a nuclear war with a military attack or risk the Soviet Union viewing the United States as not a threat if he chose a political approach. After thinking critically and ethically, President Kennedy went with a naval quarantine to stop any soviet ship containing nuclear missile supplies from reaching Cuba. As we know, this decision resulted in the Soviet Union removing the missiles from Cuba and voided a nuclear war. President Kennedy was a leader that I can learn from when faced with decisions to

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This was due to an incident called the Cuban Missile Crisis. The crisis was a result of the USSR putting nuclear weapons in Cuba. The, Cuba would be in range to hit the US with weapons of mass destruction. The incident lasted only a few days until the Kennedy administration defused the ticking time bomb. Though a great charismatic leader, one operation puts a blemish on JFK’s report card.

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Throughout our history, nation leaders have controlled major decisions regarding war, battles, political and economic decisions, even leading up to mere propaganda posts. JFK and Nikita Khrushchev, both strong leaders with strong personalities led the Cuban missile crisis, leading to the problem ending with both parties taking away their resources. The personalities of these leaders had affected the outcome of the Cuban missile crisis, as they are very different leaders, with different reputations to uphold as well, so they had to respond varyingly. Kennedy was said to be one of the strongest leaders that America has seen, he was courageous and a great leader, he didn’t let anyone get him down as this quote says, “Kennedy’s personal courage was indisputable, whether it was revealed in wartime bravery, stoic disregard for physical suffering, or….”(Gow 17).

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The President, however, wanted to explore every possible means of resolving the crisis peacefully." While JFK’s caution may have prevented war, his tendency to sideline expert advice underscores the risks of centralizing authority in the presidency. Robert F. Kennedy further elaborates on this tension, stating, "There were strong pressures from many quarters for unilateral action by the United States, but the President resisted these pressures and kept the decision-making process under his control. " This additional quote highlights JFK's determination to maintain control over the decision-making process, even in the face of significant external pressures, showcasing his firm belief in his own judgment. In conclusion, President John F. Kennedy’s handling of the Cuban Missile Crisis exemplified a dangerous concentration of power within the executive branch.

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