Adolf Hitler

“ Those who want to live, let them fight

AndThose who don’t want to fight

in this world of eternal struggle, don’t deserve to live.”

Leader I would hate to love

• Supreme chancellor of Nazi party • Leader of National Socialist German Worker• Accountable for Second World War

Early life Synopsis:

1889: Born in Brannau am Inn, Austria

Left school at age of 16 to become a painter

Rejected twice by Academy of Arts. Struggled as a painter (1907 08)

1914: Serves in World War 1 as runner

1918 : Appointed as police spy, meets Dietrich Ekart

1924:Sent to Prison for treason and trying to revolt against the government, writes Mein Kampf

1933: Becomes Chancellor of German party

1935: Violation of Treaty of Versailles

1939 : Holocaust “The Final Solution” to Jewish Problem

1941: Violates non aggression pact and attacks Soviet Union

1945: Commits suicide in bunker at age of 56

Why Hitler as a Leader

Influential(spark of nationalism)

Confidence(To guide through war)

Goal Setter Judgemental

Powerful (reign of terror)

Demanding

Lessons for Leadership

Understanding human nature • Transformational • Charismatic

Constant Influence • Autocratic • Situational

Diplomatic Approach • Transactional • Visionary

•Hitler’s ability to create a sense of dependency •Discipline •Punctual and Hard worker •Had long terms mission and vision•Determination•Problem Solver