Essay on Leadership Skills of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Abstract This paper will analyze and study the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King and how leadership skills helped him in accomplishing his goals. The characteristics that made Dr. King a great leader will also be addressed. By studying great leaders, insight can be gained into what qualities they possess. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a vital figure of the modern era. His lectures and dialogues stirred the concern and sparked the conscience of a generation. The movements and marches he led brought significant changes in the fabric of American life through his courage and selfless devotion. This devotion gave direction to thirteen years of civil rights activities. His†¦show more content†¦King. On March 9, 1969, before coming to trial, he entered a guilty plea and was sentenced to ninety-nine years in the Tennessee State Penitentiary. In recent years, events in the lives of the King family have continued to reflect the tragedy and the triumph so uniquely combined in Dr. Kings own life and is intrinsic, perhaps, in the lives of all dedicated persons the world over. (Intellectual Properties Management) After reading the biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, the writer feels that he was destined to change the world. The marches he participated in made a huge difference in how Americans feel about segregation/integration of civil rights. His legacy, to stay awake, adjust to new ideas, to remain vigilant and to face the challenge (Intellectual Properties Management) gives one a sense of how he wanted to change the world. Dr. Martin Luther King was a great leader, a person with no fear of the outcome. He became an effective leader of the civil rights because of his desire and willpower. He instilled trust and confidence in people. He was an effective communicator by helping others understand what he was trying to achieve. He was trustworthy and able to communicate a vision. He sought responsibilities and took responsibilities for his actions. He guided the people who followed him to new heights, and when things went wrong, Dr. King didnt blame others, instead he took theShow MoreRelatedCompare and Contrast the Work of Martin Luther King Jr Malcolm X923 Words   |  4 PagesMartin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X were very significant during the Civil Rights Movement. Both were excellent speakers and shared one goal but had two different ways of resolving it. Martin Luther King Jr. chose to resolve the issues by using non-violence to create equality amongst all races to accomplish the goal. Mal colm X also wanted to decrease discrimination and get of segregation but by using another tactic to successfully accomplish the similar goal. 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