Sir Winston Churchill Is A Great Leader

945 Words2 Pages
bulb-icon

Recommended: Introduction for effective leadership

Introduction

In this course we are taught that leaders are the one who inspire and motivate their team to do the right thing and the best for all of the members, so we chose a person whose personality involves the traits of the perfect leader: Sir Winston Churchill.
Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill was born on November 30, 1874 and died on January 24, 1965. He was a British politician, military officer and writer who served as the prime minister of Great Britain from 1940 to 1945 and from 1951 to 1955. Born to an aristocratic family in 1874, Churchill served in the British Army and worked as a writer before earning election to Parliament in 1900. After becoming prime minister in 1940, Churchill helped lead a successful Allied strategy …show more content…

Often regarded as a man with many hats, he was known for his many occupations such military strategist, historian, artist, and of course, two-time prime minister of Great Britain. With such a multifarious legacy left behind (much of which shaped how Great Britain appears to us today) it’s apparent that there would also be a lacuna of thought produced on this legacy from historians to the commoner alike. (Ingersoll, …show more content…

His first speech as the prime minister was the famous, "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat" speech. One historian has called its effect on the Parliament as "electrifying". The House of Commons that had ignored him during the 1930s "was now listening, and cheering". Churchill followed that closely with two other equally famous ones, given just before the Battle of Britain. One included the words: “We shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender.” The other: “Let us therefore brace ourselves to our duties, and so bear ourselves, that if the British Empire and its Commonwealth last for a thousand years, men will still say, 'This was their finest hour.” (Wikipedia,

Show More
Related

  • Historians' Changing Opinions of Oliver Cromwell

    1122 Words  | 3 Pages

    Oliver Cromwell was a well known military dictator. He helped the Parliamentarians win the First Civil War and was named Lord Protector. He died in 1658 but many people still remember him as one of the best leaders in history although others believe he was a harsh tyrant and always wanted too much power for himself. Throughout the years, numerous historians have changed their views on whether he was a good leader or not. This work will look at three interpretations from different people on who Cromwell was and what he was like and compare them.

    Read More

  • Animal Farm Leadership

    700 Words  | 2 Pages

    We are likely to find that they all had the gift of intellect, and they all used that gift to achieve their goals. Without such intellect, these leaders likely couldn't have lead. Winston Churchill is widely regarded as a World War Two hero, and one of the leaders of the allied movement. His great strategy, and his ability to convince others to unite under his strategy, lead the allies to victory. Winston's ability to create brilliant tactics, and to sell those tactics to others, come from his intellect. He was smart enough to strategize, and smart enough to give powerful speeches that gave him a wide following. Great speeches are a product of intellect, showing that Churchill could not have accomplished the things that he did without such

    Read More

  • Winston Churchill's Accomplishments During Ww2

    1620 Words  | 4 Pages

    Churchill began his political career in the early twentieth century, gaining fame in Parliament throughout the years for being an unconventional thinker. A very influential member of Parliament, Churchill was able to sway opinions in his favor to accomplish his goals. He demonstrated this immense ability to get things done, one example being his upgrades to the Royal Navy. After this, he was able to influence government officials to support the further modernization of the British army through the development of airplanes and tanks. Though he lost his position as First Lord of the Admiralty after the Battle of Gallipoli, he soon returned to having an important place in government when he was appointed Minister of Munitions in 1917 by prime minister Lloyd George. As Minister of Munitions, Churchill would oversee the production and distribution of weapons during the war. Although not a highly influential role in government, Churchill still had some sway: “The influence of Churchill, though never supreme, did shape some policy. His actual positions as Minister of Munitions, Minister of War, or Secretary of State for the Colonies tended to vary with what needed urgently to be done. His achievements and failures were on an important

    Read More

  • Winston Churchill's Adaptive Leadership

    504 Words  | 2 Pages

    “Adaptive leadership is an approach to command based on the situation and factors such as mission, Soldier capabilities, geography, weaponry, and more. This ‘reality on the ground’ approach to leadership can give you as an Army leader both a strategic and a tactical ( ).” Winston Churchill was an adaptive leader in London during World War II. Prime Minister Churchill was a key part in the Allies victory over the Axis power due to his ability to rally not only his countryman but also rally the leader of another nation such as the United States or Russia into fighting Hitler. It’s evident what type of leader he was by just this one quote “To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.” Prime Minister Churchill exemplifies the characteristics and factors of adaptive leadership. He was like an Old English Bulldog -, resilient, and driven.

    Read More

  • Offensive Warfare: Is It Ever Necessary?

    1243 Words  | 3 Pages

    Churchill, Winston. “We Shall Fight On the Beaches.” Ed. Sempa, Francis P. "The Speeches That Helped Save Western Civilization." American Diplomacy 26 May 2009. Academic OneFile. Web. 4 Apr. 2014.

    Read More

  • Abraham Lincoln's The Gettysburg Address and Winston Churchill's Iron Curtain

    1236 Words  | 3 Pages

    ...as given amidst a war. He was trying to draw it to a close by encouraging Union troops to not give up on America. Also, Lincoln’s speech is remembered because of its ability to use few powerful words in an inspiring way. He didn’t need long to motivate people with his compelling message. Few, if any, historical speakers have been able to touch Lincoln’s work and speaking ability. Although just as inspiring, Churchill’s speech is remembered more for content. The Gettysburg Address and the Iron Curtain have made lasting impacts of the development of history.

    Read More

  • How Is Franklin D Roosevelt Selfish

    975 Words  | 2 Pages

    Winston Churchill, born November 30, 1874 in Blenheim Palace, UK by Lord and Lady Randolph Churchill. He was president through 1917-1925 and 1937-1949. He led America victory in the First World War. He also led the nation in economic boom in the 20’s. Churchill died January 24, 1965 in London UK.

    Read More

  • Winston Churchill: A Life of Resilience and Achievement

    2084 Words  | 5 Pages

    Winston Churchill was born unexpectedly at Blenheim Palace, a country house in Woodstock, Oxfordshire. He was the youngest son of Randolph Churchill and Jennie Churchill. Addison stated, “Winston’s father, Lord Randolph Churchill, was a younger son of the seventh duke of Marlborough, a substantial Tory statesman who had held office under Disraeli” (Addison 8). His father was a successful man. Addison added, “His mother, Jennie Churchill, was the daughter of a New York financier, Leonard Jerome, and his wife Clara” (Addison 7). He did not spend much time with his parents. Addison comments, “Neither of Churchill’s parents lacked affection for Winston, but they saw little of him and he felt profoundly neglected” (Addison 11). His parents were pushy and did not think much of him. Winston Churchill had two brothers, one of which was a bad person and the other was calm. The author describes the oldest brother, George, by stating, “He scandalized contemporaries with his adulterous affairs, sold off the Blenheim art collection, and died in his laboratory at Blenheim ‘with a terrible expression on his face” (Addison 9). Winston Churchill’s oldest brother had a bad history that he was known for. Winston Churchill had a wife name Clementine Hozier. He proposed to his wife at Blenheim Palace and they had five children. Clementine Hozier supported him through all of his fights and elections. However, Winston Churchill was a big achiever during his lifetime. He won the Nobel Peace Prize for Literature in 1953. He achieved many goals, such as being a soldier, politician, prime minister and writer. Winston Churchill knew that he was capable of failing and when he did, he did not let that stop him from being successful. He was one of the world’s ...

    Read More

  • Comparison Of King Henry V And Sir Winston Churchill

    1995 Words  | 4 Pages

    Both of these men are considered successful leaders because of the battles they have led their armies to win and the way they have rose to defeat severe circumstances on the battlefield. The reason behind the success of the armies led by these men is the inspiration that their soldiers have had to fight. This inspiration came in the form of war speeches, which were very effective because of the techniques incorporated into both of these speeches. The techniques discussed that overlap in both King Henry V’s ‘St. Crispin’s Day’ speech and Winston Churchill’s ‘We Shall Fight on the Beaches’ speech include pathos, egos, logos and peroration. These techniques provide a large contribution to why both of these speeches were so renowned, why they led to military success and why they were so galvanizing to the armies and people when delivered.

    Read More

  • Winston Churchill: We Shall Fight on the Beaches

    930 Words  | 2 Pages

    “We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender,” exclaimed Winston Churchill in a speech in the midst of World War II on June 4, 1940. This is a small passage of the passionate speech he delivered in the United Kingdom, House of Commons in Parliament. Churchill was your typical British speaker. He acquired a stiff upper lip, which enabled him to suppress emotions and refrain from trembling ensuring his powerful delivery. This particular speech was given during a time of a crucial importance. The British Isles were left to fight the Nazi’s singlehandedly due to the majority of Europe being occupied by Nazi Germany. Churchill’s speech was delivered in order to raise the morale of the British citizens as well as its military personnel during the war, to continue the struggle, and to ultimately overthrow the Nazis.

    Read More

  • Winston Churchill and His Leadership Attributes

    1666 Words  | 4 Pages

    ... of a good life. Leaders should answer the questions of the future and allow others to contribute what they have and to use vision to shape tactical decisions. According to Churchill, taking a leadership position means having a vision of what can be done and accomplished within a span of time. One should be committed to the goals and to the people that he or she leads. A leader must be responsible for the achievement of the objectives and the welfare of the followers. One should be in a position to take risks and accept failures whenever they occur and accept recognition for both.

    Read More

  • Compare And Contrast Fdr And Stalin

    612 Words  | 2 Pages

    Winston Churchill was a British prime minister from 1940-1945. Churchill was a statesman, orator, and author, most importantly he was a great leader. He is best remembered for successfully leading Britain through World War II. He held authentic, and inspiring speeches in attempt to keep his country’s spirits up. In which he succeeded.

    Read More

  • ‘We Shall Fight on the Beaches’- A Rhetorical Analysis

    1568 Words  | 4 Pages

    Sir Winston Churchill’s speech, ‘We Shall Fight on the Beaches’ was a wonderful piece of moving rhetoric. The diction that Churchill uses to deliver his message is not so advanced that one cannot understand him easily, but still manages to portray a sense of Churchill’s deeply intellectual status without being condescending. It is a very inspirational piece, a moving speech, and a powerful call to action aimed to uplift the downtrodden population of Britain at the time. Churchill responded to the need for inspiration with his now-famous speech. His use of rhetoric not only inspired Britain, but was a powerful tool that brought about a final victory over the Nazis.

    Read More

  • Winston Churchill: The Great Communicator

    1031 Words  | 3 Pages

    Winston Churchill was perhaps one of the greatest public speakers in history. Some of the best speeches have come from being in life or death situations, Winston was known best for this. His small sound clips like, “this was their finest hour”, and “this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning”, encourage his troops and his people that they will win this war and will overcome the greatest odds. Although Churchill told many speeches, his speech on June 18, 1940 showed the most emotion and courage of any other speech he told. In this speech he explained that the war in France is over and the war in Britain would begin. He said that if we fail then the world sink into an abyss. This emotion that he shows would give Britain hope, courage and most of all determination.

    Read More

  • One of the Greatest Leaders: Nelson Mandela

    2310 Words  | 5 Pages

    Nelson Mandela is one of the greatest ethical and political leaders in recent history. Nelson Mandela dedicated his life to the fight against the racial oppression of the apartheid regime in South Africa. In doing so, he became the first democratically chosen black president of South Africa. Nelson Mandela’s life is a blue print for the development of a leader who fought against discrimination and aimed to build fairness and justice, and by doing so, acquired the ultimate achievement: equality for South Africa.

    Read More

More about Sir Winston Churchill Is A Great Leader

Open Document