Martin Luther King's Leadership

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The paper discusses Martin Luther King's belief in freedom for his people, which affected the way he gave many of his speeches and the way he lived his life. The paper shows how his charismatic personality grabbed the attention of his audience and motivated them into making changes.

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"Most people when they hear the name, Martin Luther King Jr., they immediately remember his persuasive speech called, "I Have a Dream." Yet, what made people stop and listen to Martin Luther King Jr. a leader that both whites and African Americans would listen to? Yes, he was a civil rights activist, but others stood behind the beliefs of civil rights and did not get the attention that King did. A study of Martin Luther King Jr. will show that he was a charismatic, persuasive leader with spiritual energy that grabbed the attention of his audience and his persuasion led people to make changes."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Beane, W. (1988). The essence of King's true greatness. Great Black Leaders Ancient & Modern - African Civilizations p. 59-73.
• Garrow, D. (2001). Martin Luther King, Jr. and the cross of leadership. Peace & Change 12(1/2), 80-81/
• Sabl, A. (1999). The paradox of equality and the trials of Martin Luther King, Jr. Society 36(4), 32-42.

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