Assessment of Strategic Leaders

For this assignment, consider the following leaders:
Abraham Lincoln
Socrates
Mahatma Gandhi
Mother Teresa
Barack Obama
Muhtar Kent
Herb Kelleher
Howard Schultz
You may also select other well known leaders with approval of the instructor
Research any two of these leaders and assess what makes or made these leaders strategic.
In your comparison also consider:
What commonalities can you identify in terms of these leaders’ personalities, communication styles, ego, personal will, and other leadership qualities?
What evidence exists to suggest the leaders were (or weren’t) committed to greatness?
How did they build extraordinary organizations (or movements)?
What lessons can you synthesize from your study of the leaders and apply to enhance your own leadership practice?