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Qualitative Leadership In Macbeth

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“You don’t lead by pointing and telling people some place to go. You lead by going to that place and making a case.” This quote makes the point that to be an effective leader, it is vital to be independent and have the ability to take action. These actions are most effective as a leader when they are used to help the citizens under this leadership. Authoritative leadership is effective in some circumstances, however, for the most part, collaborative leadership is the strongest way to lead because at times it is necessary to exercise control, power and fear in order to maintain decency and respect. This claim can be supported by Macbeth, The Five Similarities between Leadership and Parenting excerpt, Plato, and the Leviathan excerpt. …show more content…

When having concern of the people, it creates strong collaborative leadership qualities, which are very useful. According to Shakespeare’s Macbeth, it states,“What thou art promised. Yet do I fear thy nature; It is too full o ' th ' milk of human kindness To catch the nearest way. Thou wouldst be great, Art not without ambition, but without The illness should attend it”. This shows how Lady Macbeth helps Macbeth in order to achieve their goal of taking the throne by talking him through having ambition. Collaborating with him, led to him taking the throne, which meant it was a success. According to Thomas Hobbes’ Leviathan excerpt, it states,“ whatever this Man shall do, or cause to be done, in those things which concern the common peace and safety”. This proves that in order to be a successful collaborative leader, it is necessary that the leader should have care and help his/her people. Overall, giving support is a beneficial path to being a great collaborative …show more content…

In conclusion, Authoritative leadership is effective in some circumstances, however, for the most part, collaborative leadership is the strongest way to lead because at times it is necessary to exercise control/power and fear in order to maintain decency and respect and can be supported through Macbeth, The Five Similarities between Leadership and Parenting excerpt, Plato, and the Leviathan excerpt. Collaborative Leadership is important for maintaining strong and positive relationships and also good for achieving goals using these relationships. It 's also good for helping others. People would know if someone is a successful collaborative leader is based on how much praise, respect, honor and glorification he or she receives. Overall, authoritative leadership isn 't as beneficial as collaborative

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