Leadership+and+Reform


 * Leadership and Reform**

The World's Hardest Job
Mount Rushmore honors four of our greatest Presidents: Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt. If this famous South Dakota monument was being rechiseled today, which Presidents' faces would be added and which would be sandblasted off?

The Task

Your task is to develop a list of qualities that make a great president. Some "Presidential experts" have identified such qualities as: Leadership, Diplomatic skills, ..... 1) Identify and define what you feel are the **5** most important qualities our President needs to possess. 2) Rank these qualities in order of importance from 1 to 5 (1 most important). 3) Post your choices on the discussion portion of this wiki by Wednesday 4/21

Leadership A: Marc, Brad, Kristinn, Sam, Becky Peiffer, Brandi 1. leadership 2. intelligence 3. composure 4. patriotism 5. respect

1. Franklin D. Roosevelt: people trusted him and he represented truthfulness and leadership qualities 2. Ronald Reagan: very intelligent and increased countries morale 3. Dwight D. Eisenhower: popular president, general, proved there was a moderate republican (compromise) 4. Woodrow Wilson: intelligent, passed two acts (18 & 19) 5. John F. Kennedy: influential, powerful, good leader (shown during Cuban Missile crisis)

Confidence Group: Grant, Peter, Madi, Maggie 1. Confidence 2. Leadership 3. Decisive 4. Charisma 5. Innovative

Top 5 Presidents – Confidence Group 1) John F. Kennedy – showed confidence through the Cuban Missile Crisis 2) Franklin D. Roosevelt – confidence in New Deal programs 3) Ronald Reagan – Led with confidence and patriotism 4) Dwight D. Eisenhower – Confidence in War and Presidential Leadership 5) Woodrow Wilson – Confidence in reform

Trustworthy Group: Angelo, Corie, Jared, Dmitryi 1. Trustworthy 2. Confidence 3. Reliability 4. Realistic/Open with the public 5. Open minded Trustworthy top 5 FDR- Did what he promised the country within the first 100 days (trustworthiness). Made many risky changes, having faith that they would turn out positively-confidence. Eisenhower- Successful in WWII as a leader-trustworthiness/confidence. Reagan- Was previously an actor, former politician. Gave him confidence. Although he lied about trading arms with Iran, he was open with the public about it. Lyndon B. Johnson- Civil rights act-open minded. Did many things such as the War on Poverty and Medicare/Medicaid that benefited the people. JFK- Invaded Cuba/Solved Cuban Missile Crisis-Confidence. Started Peace Corps-Was concerned about the well being and peace in our country. ​

1. Realistic 2. Knowledge 3. Humble/Understanding 4. Communication Skills 5. Religious Top 5 from Realistic group:
 *  Reagan- **  even though he lied he was still realistic and was straight forward, he cut taxes
 * Franklin D. Roosevelt- ** This president was in charge of the New Deal/ Relief, Reform, and Recovery acts. He was such an optimistic person. In every situation, he remained positive. During his sentence, Pearl Harbor and World War II occurred.
 * JFK- ** He put in place the Peace Corps organization. This shows that he is a realistic person who genuinely cared about people in the world. He also helped the Neutrality Acts, so that the amount of violence would diminish.
 * Eisenhower- ** During his sentence, the McCarthy hearing occurred. Also, the brown vs. board of education happened. Eisenhower was an understanding, and humble man.
 * Woodrow Wilson- ** He was very intelligent, he established many acts. He was humble and understanding and helped improve relationships with Mexico.

Character Group: Emily, Katrina, Matt, Mia 1. Character/Charismatic 2. Calm Demeanor 3. Ability to Analyze and Compromise 4. Positive and Optimistic 5. Communication and Leadership Skills Ronald Regan- He had character, and ending the cold war showed his ability to compromise, and he also won both of his elections by landslide which showed how popular he was with the American people. Teddy Roosevelt- He got a lot done, and did it with grace, he worked hard to improve America, and things that are important to Americans. John F. Kennedy- He was very popular, and likable and also got things done, and he was very family oriented which showed the American people something that they liked. Franklin Roosevelt- Gave the Americans back their hope, cared for the American people, and was a man with a plan. Harry Truman- Decided to drop the atomic bomb which showed his amazing decision making skills, and the confidence he has in himself to make the right decision.

Leadership B- Jill, Luke, Hunter, Becca, Ally, Kristen

1. Leadership 2. Confidence 3. Experience 4. Open-minded 5. Trustworthy

POTUS 1. FDR- he instituted the New Deal programs, which helped regain strength in our country during the Great Depression. 2. JFK- dealt with Cuban Missile Crisis 3. Reagan- calmed Cold War and tax cuts 4. Teddy Roosevelt- preserved forests 5. Lyndon B. Johnson- Civil Rights Act, Women’s movement

__Example from last year Leadership Group__ 5 Agreed upon Criteria 1. LEADERSHIP 2. COMMUNICATION SKILLS/COMPROMISE 3. KNOWLEDGEABLE 4. CONFIDENCE 5. DEDICATION/LOYALTY

Top 5 Presidents 1. Franklin D. Roosevelt- New Deal Programs- showed he was a leader, Confidence- shown in his speeches, good leadership skills 2. Ronald Reagan- Bold political initiatives 3. John F. Kennedy- Internationalism- good communication between countries, knowlegeable- knew about other countries 4. Teddy Roosevelt- Nobel Peace Prize good communication 5. Dwight D. Eisehower- good leader and took action for the war, shows leadership skills