The answer to that question lies in the leadership style traits that Nelson Mandela exhibited. The ethical leadership style is defined by the moral “correctness” of each decision that is made. Mandela had an interesting leadership role and became both an emergent leader and an assigned leader at the same…
After the death of the Prophet Muhammad, a debate ensued over who should take his place as leader of the faith. Most of the prominent Muslims of Medina claimed that Muhammad had named no successor and elected Abu Bakr, the Prophet’s closest advisor and companion, as the first caliph (successor).…
On December 19, 1974, Nelson Rockefeller was sworn in as Vice President of the United States, a job he was not elected to, to serve under President Gerald Ford, another guy not elected to the office he held, or even to the vice presidency before that! Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller (July…
Although contemporary Progressive reformers applauded the decision as a victory in the battle for improved working conditions for women, some equal rights feminists recognized that the decision offered protection by reinforcing gender stereotypes, an argument that would ultimately restrict the economic opportunities … Muller v. Oregon (1908) Muller v. Oregon…
Through continued trade between Arab Muslims and Indians, Islam continued to spread in coastal Indian cities and towns, both through immigration and conversion. The first great expansion of Islam into India came during the Umayyad Dynasty of caliphs, who were based in Damascus. Because pre-Islamic India was entirely based on…
We have all heard about Murphy’s Law, “whatever can go wrong, will go wrong,” however, the truth is that Murphy was an optimist, and that was his downfall. There was a lack of preparation and planning on Murphy’s part that caused a test he was responsible for to go totally…
The establishment of a British penal colony at Port Jackson (Sydney) in 1788 ensured that New Zealand would eventually come into contact with the British state. Sealers and whalers started operating in New Zealand in the last years of the 18th century. Do you like this video? The New Zealand…
One of the most famous aspects of Titanic is the Celine Dion song, “My Heart Will Go On.” For some, it is a beautiful love song that perfectly suits the movie, and to others, it is an extremely annoying tune that was everywhere in the ’90s. Oddly enough, the song…
The show was cancelled on August 21, 2011 with a total of 40 episodes aired. After facing a controversial lawsuit, the show ended up getting cancelled on February 11, 2012, with a total of 39 episodes aired. Ni Hao, Kai-Lan premiered on Chinese New Year (February 7) 2008 with the…
MLK wrote this sermon during the height of the Civil Rights Movement and the Cold War when the nation’s fears were rooted in racism and war. Dr. King believed that fear was a major cause of conflict and prescribed love as its remedy. Half a century after his death, Martin…