3 Fundamentals of leadership
One of the best examples of how acting can impact leadership skills is Ronald Reagan’s extraordinary ability to inspire. The former Hollywood star, who became the 40th president of the United States, believed a leader’s role is to inspire and empower others rather than focusing solely on personal achievements. In an interview on CBS in 1975, Reagan said “The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one who gets the people to do the greatest things.”1 His view underscores the idea that effective leadership is about inspiring and enabling followers to reach their highest potential.
It is clear that Reagan’s experience as an actor significantly ...
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