George Washington's Leadership Qualities
Leadership made all the difference in the revolutionary war, against heavy odds of soldiers, navy, training ext… During the American revolution George Washington possessed a combination of qualities that made him one of the most effective leaders of his time. After a number of horrendous defeats in battles, what kind of leader could inspire his troops to attack an enemy in the middle of a winter blizzard, on Christmas day, crossing a near frozen river in the middle of the night?
George Washington was a Virginian. Born on February 22, 1732, in Westmoreland County, Virginia. One might say his journey to his leadership position began at birth as a North American. Washington served as a leader at his state militia. The continental congress asked George washington to serve as a commander-in-chief of the continental army. His well thought-out and clever tactics, as well as his superior knowledge of the land, and courage under fire, helped him …show more content…
George Washington's father died when he was 11 and he became the ward of his half-brother, Lawrence, who gave him a good upbringing.” (George Washington: early life)
George Washington was a very “self-taught” and “hard working” man whose great characteristics, knowledge, and figure helped him become such a powerful and inspirational leader.
“His contemporaries and subsequent commentators have enumerated many factors that entered into the selection by his peers for these three strategically important positions: physical size and presence, charisma, energy, multi-faceted experiences, charm, courage, character, temperament, being a Virginian, wealth, ambition, his reputation as a stalwart patriot and, especially after the Revolution, the regard, admiration and affection of the populace at all levels of society.” (George Washington, Genius in
George Washington was a Virginian. Born on February 22, 1732, in Westmoreland County, Virginia. One might say his journey to his leadership position began at birth as a North American. Washington served as a leader at his state militia. The continental congress asked George washington to serve as a commander-in-chief of the continental army. His well thought-out and clever tactics, as well as his superior knowledge of the land, and courage under fire, helped him …show more content…
George Washington's father died when he was 11 and he became the ward of his half-brother, Lawrence, who gave him a good upbringing.” (George Washington: early life)
George Washington was a very “self-taught” and “hard working” man whose great characteristics, knowledge, and figure helped him become such a powerful and inspirational leader.
“His contemporaries and subsequent commentators have enumerated many factors that entered into the selection by his peers for these three strategically important positions: physical size and presence, charisma, energy, multi-faceted experiences, charm, courage, character, temperament, being a Virginian, wealth, ambition, his reputation as a stalwart patriot and, especially after the Revolution, the regard, admiration and affection of the populace at all levels of society.” (George Washington, Genius in