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ADOLF HITLER – EFFECTIVE LEADER?
An exemplary illustration of an effective leader who thrived in most aspects of leadership and who really mastered the elements of forming an effective team.
HITLER’S MISSION!!!
Through his masterful command of language as a vehicle to convey his message, Hitler amassed millions of followers to form a group with clearly defined roles and objectives that for many years successfully accomplished a goal: expand Germany’s army and territory to encompass surrounding countries, and cleanse Europe’s ethnic makeup by eradicating or enslaving all non-Arians to create a homogenous population of Whites.
BACKGROUND
Born April 20, 1889 to a wealthy family of 8
Wanted to be an artist, rejected from Academy of arts. Twice
Wrote Mein Kampf in 1925 while in jail, sold 240,000 copies by 1993
Appointed Chancellor in 1933, Nazi Party comes to power
SKILLS SHOWN FROM THE BEGINNING
Addressed Key Issues People dissatisfied by the Weimar Republic
Public Speaking From the beer halls, rallied the people
Scape-goating Used the Jews to blame problems on Funded his campaigning with Jewish
money
POLITICAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS
People person Depression Man of the Year
Ability to reach people Propaganda Technology
MILITARY LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Self-confidence Bold Consolidate power
Führerprinzip
Military Skills Very accurate memory Self-educated Ingenuity
PUBLIC IMAGE
Hitler’s appearance was surprisingly plain. He was not a man of impressive stature.
Made up for this downfall with his dynamic and impressive stage pressence
STAGE PRESENCE
Complex analysis has shown that Hitler was a master of controlling his movements on stage during his speeches. Strong gazes towards audience Violent gestures Empathetic gestures
MEDIA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Q-6H4xOUrs