winston churchill

Boris Johnson considers the consequences of Winston Churchill’s conduct. Winston is arguably one of the most prominent figures in history. Johnson debunks myths about Churchill’s childhood, pointing out accepted facts and debating topics that are now discussed. Churchill’s speeches have been characterized as clever and calculated, implying his excellent vocabulary and imaginative problem-solving strategies. Churchill is described by the author as an ambitious leader whose activities contributed to the United States’ participation in the abolition of Nazi Germany. Churchill, like other influential figures, was revered and appreciated. The author, Boris Johnson, is the current Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs for the United Kingdom.
Langworth, R. M. (2017). Winston Churchill, myth and reality: What he actually did and said. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company.
Langworth’s book reflects Winston Churchill’s orations that inspired vigilance during World War II. Naturally, Britain and its allies received overwhelming resistance from Nazi Germany. Sir Churchill recognized the threat Nazi Germany imposed early on inspiring a joint opposition. Determined to do all that could be done for his nation, he sustained motivation even when military and residential stations were attacked. The book systematically explores incidences whereby Sir Churchill influenced his nation’s defenses by ensuring that people understood what was at risk and why every effort counted. The reading reflects on a leader’s ability to influence through action. Arguably, Sir Churchill effectively adopted transformational leadership as strength against powerful enemies. The author is a Trustee of the Packard Motorcar Foundation and has specialized in Winston Churchill’s history, identifying facts concerning his influence during the war.
Singer, B. (2012). Churchill style: The art of being Winston Churchill. New York, NY: Abrams Image
Barry Singer focuses on Winston Churchill’s professional and social history to identify values and principles that defined Churchill’s personality. Notably, experiences shape an individual’s personality and the author attempts to take on a chronological insight of the events that shaped Churchill’s destiny. Effective leaders utilize experiences as learning opportunities, and Churchill integrated political and artistic skills gained to promote a resistance against Nazi Germany. Churchill’s speeches are aligned with principles of theatre to command attention from his audience. His words are carefully selected to convey the intended message. The Author, Barry Singer, has written several books on themes such as opera and theatre. Additionally, Singer has written articles that have been featured on the New York Times Magazine.
Watson, A. (2016). Churchill’s Legacy: Two Speeches to Save the World. Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.
Watson’s book focuses on post-World War II era. After motivating his side to emerge victorious against Nazi Germany, there existed a new challenge in defining economic and political alliance within Europe. Evidently, Sir Churchill was gifted at conveying his concerns to the United States, using past alliances to generate support for potential conflict with the Soviet Union. The chapters explore Sir Churchill’s visionary approach highlighting two speeches that promoted economic development that would counter the effects of war. The author, Watson, graduated from Cambridge University and worked as a presenter for BBC2. Additionally, the author is a member of the House of Lords Select Committee that tends to affairs concerning the European Union.
Zehndorfer, E. (2014). Leadership: A critical introduction. London [u.a]: Routledge.
Zehndorfer’s book explores the attributes that successful leaders have. Particularly, Chapter two focuses on trait theory which suggests that effective leaders are defined by their personality and cognitive traits. Moreover, psychological elements can influence leadership capabilities. The chapter identifies potential candidates that fit into leadership theories. For instance, Winston Churchill’s ability to evoke courage and perseverance despite overwhelming danger reveals his capacity for summoning shared emotions to achieve a common goal. Churchill’s speeches eloquently expressed the reality of current situations; however, his optimistic views provided hope. The author, Elesa Zehndorfer, is a Ph.D. holder and an author that highlights the relevance of leadership in corporate, social and political environments.
 
References

Johnson, B. (2015). Churchill factor: How one man made history. New York, NY: Riverhead Books.
Langworth, R. M. (2017). Winston Churchill, myth and reality: What he actually did and said. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company.
Singer, B. (2012). Churchill style: The art of being Winston Churchill. New York, NY: Abrams Image
Watson, A. (2016). Churchill’s Legacy: Two Speeches to Save the World. Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.
Zehndorfer, E. (2014). Leadership: A critical introduction. London [u.a]: Routledge.