Think of a leader whom you have respected. Now refer to Aristotle’s three traits of credible leadership (Heinrichs 5; see also chapters 6-8). Do they apply to your example? Do you find that you value one trait more than another? Explain.
When in BoyScouts, we had to build a campfire because it was getting quite cold. My friends and I were all "newbies" at scouts at the time, and we had no idea how to start one. Our SPL, Connor, had lot's of practical wisdom that he had learned from years of scouting and he helped each and everyone of us on several occasions. Connor taught us how to build a fire using his practical wisdom. Keep in mind, Connor was also getting cold and he wanted to warm up. We shared virtues. After the fire had been built, Connor could have said anything from "That's a pathetic fire." to "Good work, gentlemen." But not only did he say "Good work," he also taught us a lesson on why it is important to keep warm in the autumn. He taught us about hypothermia and how to treat it. He showed how he cares about us / disinterest. I found that I care more about the leaders practical wisdom more than anything else, because without knowledge, you're probably going to mess up at whatever you are doing. -WJ
A leader I have respected is Father Salmon, especially when he was president. He always had the decorum of a leader and appeared to have much practical wisdom due to the fact that he is a Jesuit. He also seemed to have much disinterest due to his being a Jesuit. His appearance and background mostly apply to his ethos which felt most important to me but that may be because his appearance and general background were the first aspects of his life that I discovered. In getting to know him more, I learned that he definitely knew what he was talking about, relating to his logos. His pathos appealed to me over time especially during confession. It is a very intimate time and let me feel an emotional connection with Father Salmon. So while he appeared to have all three traits, his ethos stood out the most to me.
One leader I have respected is the pastor of my church. He always had the appearance of being very approachable and had a lot of practical experience from his years being a priest. He shows the virtues of being a normal Catholic, talking about struggling with questions in his faith that many people in the parish have experienced through their lives. He teaches methods of how to get answers to these questions and how to be a faithful Catholic with his practical wisdom.
My cross country coach is a great leader. Stew as we call him, is educated and fun. he knows when to goof off, which hes particularly good at, and when to be serious. He shows decorum very well. He has taught me a ton about respect and reverence. stew had a good background in running. he ran high school XC just as i did. he is a phys ed. teacher, and knows a lot about exercise and running. he influences me to become a better runner and an even better person.
One leader I have tremendous respect for is Father Reiser. He has joined the McQuaid community as a friend to all people. He has decorum, he always respects others and gives others his time to help them out. As a student he also appeals to me as a friend, he knows when it is time to be fun and makes jokes and other times to be the spiritual leader he is today. Father Reiser shows a lot of ethos. He came into our school as a learner and taught us all something about ourselves
One leader who I have only met once and do not know personally but has made a sizable impact on my life is Buffalo Bills halfback Fred Jackson. I relate to the kid Mr. Wegman references in his Bills fan analogy. I live and die with them. Having said that, Fred Jackson is a symbol of everything a professional football player should be. He was supposed to sign autographs with teammate Stevie Johnson at a Rochester car dealership a few years back. Stevie blew it off, but Fred signed twice the autographs he expected and did not leave until everyone had come and gone, and it was an enormous line. Actions like these that go unnoticed at a national level, and the way that he carries himself, staying out of the news unlike Adrian Peterson and Ray Rice, lend to his high level of composure and decorum. His virtue is appealing in that he is everything Buffalonians embody. He is the hardest-working player in the league, coming from a tiny Division III school, working his way up from undrafted free agent, to the practice squad, to the team, and at 33 years old, he is the oldest tailback in the NFL by a wide margin, but he is still highly functioning. For Western New Yorkers, nothing comes easy, and it is encouraging to relate to Fred. His practical wisdom is top-notch as well. Not quite rhetorically, but he is one of the smartest players on the field at all times. In his old age, he can still be a star because he makes up for his lack of speed with playing smart angles and finding open lanes to run through. Fred is a great leader because none of his traits stand out more than the others, making a very well-balanced role model.
When in BoyScouts, we had to build a campfire because it was getting quite cold. My friends and I were all "newbies" at scouts at the time, and we had no idea how to start one. Our SPL, Connor, had lot's of practical wisdom that he had learned from years of scouting and he helped each and everyone of us on several occasions.
ReplyDeleteConnor taught us how to build a fire using his practical wisdom. Keep in mind, Connor was also getting cold and he wanted to warm up. We shared virtues.
After the fire had been built, Connor could have said anything from "That's a pathetic fire." to "Good work, gentlemen." But not only did he say "Good work," he also taught us a lesson on why it is important to keep warm in the autumn. He taught us about hypothermia and how to treat it. He showed how he cares about us / disinterest.
I found that I care more about the leaders practical wisdom more than anything else, because without knowledge, you're probably going to mess up at whatever you are doing.
-WJ
A leader I have respected is Father Salmon, especially when he was president. He always had the decorum of a leader and appeared to have much practical wisdom due to the fact that he is a Jesuit. He also seemed to have much disinterest due to his being a Jesuit. His appearance and background mostly apply to his ethos which felt most important to me but that may be because his appearance and general background were the first aspects of his life that I discovered. In getting to know him more, I learned that he definitely knew what he was talking about, relating to his logos. His pathos appealed to me over time especially during confession. It is a very intimate time and let me feel an emotional connection with Father Salmon. So while he appeared to have all three traits, his ethos stood out the most to me.
ReplyDeleteOne leader I have respected is the pastor of my church. He always had the appearance of being very approachable and had a lot of practical experience from his years being a priest. He shows the virtues of being a normal Catholic, talking about struggling with questions in his faith that many people in the parish have experienced through their lives. He teaches methods of how to get answers to these questions and how to be a faithful Catholic with his practical wisdom.
ReplyDeleteMy cross country coach is a great leader. Stew as we call him, is educated and fun. he knows when to goof off, which hes particularly good at, and when to be serious. He shows decorum very well. He has taught me a ton about respect and reverence. stew had a good background in running. he ran high school XC just as i did. he is a phys ed. teacher, and knows a lot about exercise and running. he influences me to become a better runner and an even better person.
ReplyDeleteOne leader I have tremendous respect for is Father Reiser. He has joined the McQuaid community as a friend to all people. He has decorum, he always respects others and gives others his time to help them out. As a student he also appeals to me as a friend, he knows when it is time to be fun and makes jokes and other times to be the spiritual leader he is today. Father Reiser shows a lot of ethos. He came into our school as a learner and taught us all something about ourselves
ReplyDeleteOne leader who I have only met once and do not know personally but has made a sizable impact on my life is Buffalo Bills halfback Fred Jackson. I relate to the kid Mr. Wegman references in his Bills fan analogy. I live and die with them. Having said that, Fred Jackson is a symbol of everything a professional football player should be. He was supposed to sign autographs with teammate Stevie Johnson at a Rochester car dealership a few years back. Stevie blew it off, but Fred signed twice the autographs he expected and did not leave until everyone had come and gone, and it was an enormous line. Actions like these that go unnoticed at a national level, and the way that he carries himself, staying out of the news unlike Adrian Peterson and Ray Rice, lend to his high level of composure and decorum. His virtue is appealing in that he is everything Buffalonians embody. He is the hardest-working player in the league, coming from a tiny Division III school, working his way up from undrafted free agent, to the practice squad, to the team, and at 33 years old, he is the oldest tailback in the NFL by a wide margin, but he is still highly functioning. For Western New Yorkers, nothing comes easy, and it is encouraging to relate to Fred. His practical wisdom is top-notch as well. Not quite rhetorically, but he is one of the smartest players on the field at all times. In his old age, he can still be a star because he makes up for his lack of speed with playing smart angles and finding open lanes to run through. Fred is a great leader because none of his traits stand out more than the others, making a very well-balanced role model.
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