The leader, however, learns to inspire, motivate, define purpose, and articulate core values. The historian Arnold Toynbee once wrote that the words of Winston Churchill spelled the difference between defeat and survival of Britain and democracy everywhere. Now they can be helpful in running modern corporations. Then, Churchill's speeches are dissected and thoroughly analyzed to discover the essential character of the language of leadership. The goal is not to transform participants into orators, but rather to help them to understand that leadership requires not only logic and rationalism, but also emotion and expression.
Participants discover the basic, learnable elements of the language of leadership.
In the second half of the seminar, participants join in Shakespeare's great exploration of leadership as portrayed in the award-winning Kenneth Branagh film Henry V . This is a fundamental case on leadership development, focusing participants' attention on conflict, succession, and above all, redemption. Participants observe as Henry V grows in stature and ability, developing skills and credibility in the eyes of his followers. Inc. Copyright 2000 Hartwick College. All rights reserved.