How Did Margaret Thatcher Use Ethical Leadership

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I share Margaret Thatcher’s ability to use the ethical leadership principle of “Discern, Declare, and Do”. An example of this is when I was asked by a SSgt I was supervising if he could attend an important appointment in the morning instead of reporting straight to work. He called at 2100 at night to request this. Because he had a history of integrity issues, I asked for more details. First, I asked why he was waiting so late to tell me, and if he had proof of the appointment. He stated he had forgotten until that moment, and he could bring me proof after the appointment was complete. Using the information he provided, I was able to “Discern” that I couldn’t confirm the appointment that evening, but if it was taking place it was far too
She utilized the “Creator Trait” from “Team Dynamics” when addressing the issue of strikers preventing those who wanted to work from doing so. She used the “Full Range Leadership” “Transformational Leadership” trait of “Individualized Consideration” when a member of her team needed additional coaching on speaking to the media. Margaret Thatcher was also an “Ethical Leader”. Her conviction to the “Critical Thinking” characteristic “Free Thinking” paved the way for Great Brittan’s economic recovery. Her ability to “Discern, Declare, and Do” turned Great Brittan’s economic woes around. On a much smaller scale, I was able to employ the “Visionary Leadership” trait “Individualized Consideration” when encouraging one of my members to volunteer. I was also able to use the “Ethical Leadership” principle of “Discern, Declare, and Do” to respond to a Staff Sergeant’s appointment request in an ethical manner. Margaret Thatcher was definitely a visionary and ethical leader. Even though the odds were stacked against her, with visionary and ethical leadership skills, Margaret Thatcher was able to successfully resolve both the union and financial crisis of Great

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