Group Quote Final Group Quote Final PresentationPresentation

By: Eric D. Ingram, Heather L. Taylor, Jonathan W. By: Eric D. Ingram, Heather L. Taylor, Jonathan W. Hyatt, Tammy B. Dixon, Taylor A. YoungHyatt, Tammy B. Dixon, Taylor A. Young

BUSI 2200BUSI 2200

OverviewOverviewIntroduction (Heather)Introduction (Heather)

Background (Heather)Background (Heather)– Alexandre Ledru-RollinAlexandre Ledru-Rollin– Ledru Rollin’s IntentLedru Rollin’s Intent

Our group’s interpretation of the quote (Jonathan)Our group’s interpretation of the quote (Jonathan)

What type of leadership this quote refers to (Tammy)What type of leadership this quote refers to (Tammy)

Real life business examples of the quote in action (Eric)Real life business examples of the quote in action (Eric)

Real life student examples of the quote in action (Taylor)Real life student examples of the quote in action (Taylor)

Conclusion (Taylor) Conclusion (Taylor)

Our Quote Our Quote ““There go the people.  I must follow them for There go the people.  I must follow them for

I am their leader.” by Alexandre Ledru-I am their leader.” by Alexandre Ledru-Rollin Rollin

Background: Background: Alexandre Ledru-Rollin Alexandre Ledru-Rollin

(1807–1874)(1807–1874)

Was a well-known French politician. Was a well-known French politician.

Began his career as a lawyer.Began his career as a lawyer.

Became known as a radical opponent to the Became known as a radical opponent to the succession of Louis Philippe.succession of Louis Philippe.

Was elected to the chamber of deputies in 1841.Was elected to the chamber of deputies in 1841.

Became minister of the interior Became minister of the interior

in the provisional government.in the provisional government.

Background (contd.)Background (contd.)Included in the executive commission that Included in the executive commission that replaced the provisional government in May of replaced the provisional government in May of 1848. 1848.

Was a candidate for president in the election of Was a candidate for president in the election of December 1848.December 1848.

Wrote numerous revolutionary pamphlets. Wrote numerous revolutionary pamphlets.

Was elected to the chamber of deputies in 1874.Was elected to the chamber of deputies in 1874.

Was a very powerful speaker.Was a very powerful speaker.

His speeches and pamphlets were His speeches and pamphlets were

collected in his collected in his Discours politiques Discours politiques

et écrits divers.et écrits divers.

Ledru-Rollin’s IntentLedru-Rollin’s Intent

Great leaders develop and empower their Great leaders develop and empower their “followers” so that the leader can watch the “followers” so that the leader can watch the accomplishments of others and be there to accomplishments of others and be there to simply offer assistance when needed. simply offer assistance when needed.

The leader is not meant to dictate every move of The leader is not meant to dictate every move of the group, but is there to help everyone see the the group, but is there to help everyone see the overall picture, provide resources, and prioritize.overall picture, provide resources, and prioritize.

Our Group’s InterpretationOur Group’s Interpretation

Shows the difference between being a Shows the difference between being a manager and being a leader.manager and being a leader.

Managers issue orders, while leaders Managers issue orders, while leaders motivate people toward their goals.motivate people toward their goals.

Often leaders make the mistake of trying to Often leaders make the mistake of trying to manage people instead of lead them.manage people instead of lead them.

A true leader realizes that people must A true leader realizes that people must reach goals on their own, and they are only reach goals on their own, and they are only there to help them along the way.there to help them along the way.

Type of LeadershipType of Leadership

Democratic Leadership Style:Democratic Leadership Style:

Empowers employees to make decisions Empowers employees to make decisions and changes within the organization.and changes within the organization.

Leader provides the resources needed.Leader provides the resources needed.

Creativity is encouraged and rewarded.

Higher employee commitment and increased problem solving.

Business ExamplesBusiness Examples

Apple Inc.Apple Inc.

Steve Jobs

Managers/Associates

Consumers

Business Examples (contd.)Business Examples (contd.)

FacebookFacebook

Student ExamplesStudent Examples

Education OrganizationsEducation Organizations

Teachers/Professors

Principal/

Dean

Students

Student Examples (contd.)Student Examples (contd.)

Players

Assistant Coaches and Coordinators

Head Coach

Athletic Teams

ConclusionConclusion

Our interpretation of the quote is that leaders Our interpretation of the quote is that leaders empower their followers and stand by only to empower their followers and stand by only to assist “followers” when they are in need.assist “followers” when they are in need. It is important not to direct and dictate others.It is important not to direct and dictate others.Successful leaders:Successful leaders:– Create a supporting environmentCreate a supporting environment– Help everyone see the overall pictureHelp everyone see the overall picture– Provide resourcesProvide resources– PrioritizePrioritize– And allow others to realize their potentials.And allow others to realize their potentials.