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This 4 page paper examines both types of leaders. A list of examples of each kind are contained in an Appendix. The paper focuses on an intricate discussion of traits and compares and contrasts the two styles. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Machiavellis The Prince, leaders are supposed to do what is good and right for the people. This does not mean that he or she is always leading a democracy, but
rather, such a leader is supposed to act in accordance with the needs of the people. This does not mean that the people always know what they want. The people
of France for example wanted an enlightened monarchy, and not necessarily a democracy. Instead, they would get Napoleon. Of course, there are many other examples of the difference between transformational
and dictatorial leadership. Many people claim that Martin Luther King was a transformational leader as was John F. Kennedy. First, what is transformational leadership? Manning (2003) explains that transformational leadership
is a style that is equated with a leaders pattern of interactions that actually serves to make the group more powerful, developed and satisfied. Such leaders nurture their followers. Sometimes
there is an inspirational or charismatic element to it (Manning, 2003). Machiavellian leaders on the other hand are dictatorial in nature. They tell the people what to
do as if it is for their own good. Perhaps a helpful analogy are parents who spout orders at their children. They reason that they are doing whatever they are
doing for the childs own good. Like the father who says "this is hurting me more than you" as he spanks a child, the Machiavellian parent will be making decisions
in the best interest of their child. Yet, such decisions may not be what the child likes or thinks he needs. Of course, the parent who hits a child may
really be emotionally or physically abusing a child. Machiavelli was not necessarily correct. Yet, the idea of Machiavellian thought is that one is doing what is right and best for
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