Ronald Reagan: Transformational Leadership and Key Strengths Revealed
Explore the leadership qualities and key strengths of Ronald Reagan, from his early life to his presidency. Known for his charismatic and inspirational style, Reagan's journey showcases intelligence, courage, dedication, and humor. Discover how he became the oldest man elected as President and survived an assassination attempt, leaving a legacy of visionary leadership.
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Ronald Reagan By: Kimberly Deabner and Breanna Lincoski
Background Information Born-February 6, 1911 in Tampico, Illinois Parents-Jack Reagan and Nelle (Wilson) Reagan June, 1932-Eureka College-BA in Economics and Sociology Successful radio career- University of Iowa Hawkeyes- WOC in Davenport-Play-by- play announcer Chicago Cubs (Persuasive voice) 1937-7 year contract with Warner Brothers More than 60 films
1942-left film industry- ordered to active duty with the U.S. Army at San Francisco Classified limited service- nearsightedness-no overseas Liaison officer of the Port and Transportation Office at Fort Mason Transferred from the cavalry to the Army Air Force-AAF Public Relations-First Motion Picture Unit-Veteran Actor Jan 14, 1943-promoted to first lieutenant July 22, 1943-promoted to captain Produced more than 400 AAF training films
Was President of the Screen Actors Guild from 1947-52 and 1959-60 1949-Jane Wyman- divorced 1952-Nancy Reagan Democrat switched to Republican 1967-1975 Governor of California
President of the United States 1981-89 Oldest man to be elected for Presidency (69) 69 days into administration- attempted assassination- John Hinckley Jr. First U.S. President to survive being shot during an assassination attempt This caused Reagan s popularity to increase 1994-Alzheimer s disease 2004-Died of pneumonia
Leadership Qualities/Styles Transformational leadership style Gives inspiration to followers to go further than their self- interests to better the nation Very influential and promotes intelligence Considerate of needs and concerns Provide vision and a sense of mission Communicates high expectations Help followers to perceive different perspectives High level of charisma
Key Strengths Intelligent Confident Inspirational Passionate Charismatic Courageous Sociable Dedicated Witty Motivational Communicative Brave Determined Compassionate Outgoing Perseverance Visionary Humorous
Determined/Dedicated 1981 Strike-Union of federal air traffic controllers Reagan mentioned if they didn t go back to work within 48 hours, they would all lose their jobs 11,345 were fired Supervisors/military controllers-replaced
Wit/Humor His wit/humor is what set him apart and what made him a well-liked and popular leader After being shot from the attempted assassination, he took off his oxygen mask and joked to the surgeons, I hope you are all Republicans. https://www.youtube.c om/watch?v=X39dGQm BEww :50-3:40
Key Characteristics that Influenced Success Educated Integrity Political Courage Great Speaker Very persuasive The Great Communicator Ability to inspire and motivate others
Major Decisions that Influenced Success After being shot from an attempted assassination-he did not resign Credited as one of the key individuals for ending the Cold War Reagan negotiated with Gorbachev (Soviet Union Leader) 1987-new arms control treaties were signed and Reagan s support for Gorbachev s reform efforts within the Soviet Union eventually led to the fall of communist governments in Eastern Europe (1989) and the Soviet Union (1991)
Top Accomplishments Ending the Cold War Peace through Strength "Our strategy is defensive; our aim is to protect the peace by ensuring that no adversaries ever conclude they could best us in a war of their own choosing. D tente window of vulnerability Reagan Doctrine Strategic Defense Initiative Nuclear Forces Treaty December 1989 Belin Wall Demolished http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCO9BYCGNeY
Top Accomplishments Reaganomics Trickle-Down economics Tax cutes , less federal regulation 70% 28% Dropped inflation rates
Top Accomplishments 1981 Strike-Union of federal air traffic controllers 11,345 were fired Showed how tough Reagan could be Leveled workers unreasonable wants with reality across the country
Key Areas that Needed Improvement as a Leader Started to slow down and wasn t so sharp during his second term-believed due to Alzheimer s Disease If the diagnosis was made is 1987-may have stepped down Hot tempered/headstrong - Warmly Ruthless -Would do in the nicest possible way what had to be done
Major Mistakes/Decisions that Resulted in Problems Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 Legalized 3 million immigrants Increased border patrol Penalties for companies that knowingly hired illegal immigrants
Major Mistakes/Decisions that Resulted in Problems Tripled Federal Debt $997 billion in 1981 $2.85 trillion in 1989 Aided in ending the Cold War Raised taxes 7 out of 8 years in office Added burned to the middle class
What Reagan Should Have Done Differently Vs. that Decision Immigration Reform act Increase border patrol enough to be effective National Debt Tripled Supported the Cold War Not cut wealthy taxes as much Raised taxes for middle class
Famous Quotes "Trust, but verify. "Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free. In America, our origins matter less than our destination, and that is what democracy is all about.
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