PRESENTED BY:SINKOV, DIMITRIYTAN, GABRIELLIEW, TIENG JINQ

BILL CLINTON – AMERICAN LEADER

In brief… One of the more popular presidents of U.S.A. President for two consecutive terms Strong economy & longest economic expansion

BIOGRAPHYName: William Jefferson Blyth DOB: 19 August 1946 City: Hope, Arkansas.Education:

Bachelor Degree in International Affairs (Georgetown University) 1968

Degree in Law (Yale University) 1973

BIOGRAPHY In 1974, ran unsuccessfully for US House

and later ran unopposed for state attorney general in 1976.

Elected Governor of Arkansas in 1978In 1992, Clinton and his running mate,

Senator Al Gore, were elected President and Vice President with 43% of population votes.

PERSONAL QUALITY

Full of charmCharismaSelf-confidentOutgoing AmbitiousRisk takerGreat communicatorStand by his decisions

Personal qualities can be associated with leadership, whether it is their charismatic inspiration

a specific skill

initiative

LEADERSHIP STYLES

Definition of ‘Leader’

“A guiding or directing head, as of an army, movement or a political

group” (Dictionary.com, 2011)

There are many styles of leadership, and there are people who may possess only one or many leadership styles.

Clinton believed that leadership is more of a state of mind than a place in hierarchy.

He had a vision of bringing in the people of America together.

PARTICIPATIVE LEADER

Bill Clinton was a democratic leader, and his leadership style follows that of Y-Trait, in accordance to McGregor’s X & Y theory of leadership.

The only president to have asked opinion of the Members of the Congress beforehand.

Being people oriented, he was able to influence and empower people working with him.

CHARISMATIC LEADER

Defined as:

“The effects that a leader had on followers and on the

relationship between leaders and followers” (Lussier, 2004)

Clinton was able to influence and persuade people to perceive things from his point of view.

His interest in the people and his efforts to establish connection with them, has aided him to captivate and motivate the people.

TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADER

Defined as:

“A leader who serves to change the status quo by articulating to the

followers the problems in the current system and compelling

vision of what a new organisation could be” (Lussier, 2004)

Provided a vision through making promises to the people.

Lead the nation not by words but by action. Gained respect and trust through his actions to

create a change.

TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADER

Envisioned administration that reflected the demographics of the nation.

Created diversity within the oval office.Surrounded himself with people with wide range

of experience, who were able to offer different perspective from his own.

Created equal rights for women, and appointed them to leadership roles. This helped in setting the stage for equal distribution of talent in

the future administration

SITUATIONAL LEADER

Being a president, it is crucially important to have situational leadership style. Need to be flexible when making decisions in controversial

times and different situations.

Clinton was a team player, which made it difficult at times.

During 1994 US invasion of Haiti, he took the matters into his own hands, to push the date of invasion by 24 hours.

Skills in self management & team

Clinton believes that he is able to control his fate and that his behaviour can affect his performance.

Takes responsibility for the his own action and those of his team.

Self-confidence and motivation, as well as learning from mistakes, allowed him achieve the objectives.

Socialised with politicians and the public to gain insights of their thoughts.

Encouraged members of his team to speak their minds and express themselves.

Skills in self management & team

Specifically chose people who were result-oriented rather than …………………-oriented.

Understood the importance of diversity within the cabinet.