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Part 1(a) This is suppose to be a draft of the upcoming paper. The person that I chose is Cheryl Bachelder.

Discuss the global leader who is the subject of your analysis for the final project. What impact has the person had on society or a particular organization? Describe at least one challenge or conflict the person has experienced in his or her leadership role and the strategies implemented to overcome the challenges. Is this person an ethical leader? How do you know? Discuss specific evidence to support your analysis. Your evidence and analysis should be consistent with the research which defines ethical leadership.

Again this should be just a draft.

Part 1(b) This is a discussion response. Should be between 300-500 words with in text citations.

Barack Obama is a global leader whose influence extends across political, social, and international societies. The election of Obama marked a pivotal moment in global leadership, due to his policy achievements and emphasis on ethical governance, diplomacy, and inclusive leadership. His approach aligns closely with contemporary research on ethical leadership, which focuses on integrity, fairness, and the promotion of ethical conduct among followers (Brown et al., 2005).

The Obama administration advanced major domestic and international initiatives. The Affordable Care Act expanded healthcare access for millions of Americans, leading to a commitment to social responsibility and equity (Northouse, 2022). Internationally, Obama strengthened alliances, re-engaged multilateral institutions, and advanced nuclear nonproliferation efforts, including the New START treaty. His leadership style emphasized diplomacy, collaboration, and respect for international norms, which helped rebuild global trust in U.S. leadership.

One of Obamas most persistent leadership challenges was navigating extreme political polarization. Meanwhile, congressional gridlock threatened his policy agenda and tested his ability to lead collaboratively. Ethical leadership research states that leaders must respond to conflict with transparency, fairness, and principled decisionmaking (Brown & Mitchell, 2010), Obamas strategies reflected these principles. To address these challenges, Obama communicated effectively the rationale behind policy decisions and reiterated honesty and fairness. Even though he continued to face partisan resistance, he strived to present himself with moral courage and inclusive governance, while aiming for bipartisan cooperation. These strategies reflect the behaviors identified in ethical leadership research, including open communication, integrity, and the modeling of ethical conduct (Brown et al., 2005).

His leadership exemplifies a blend of transformational and servant leadership. Transformational leadership is characterized by a leaders ability to articulate a unifying vision, inspire followers, and stimulate intellectual and moral growth. Obama consistently demonstrated these behaviors throughout his presidency. His Yes We Can message, commitment to multilateral diplomacy, and emphasis on civic responsibility reflect the core components of transformational leadership based on idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration (Bass & Riggio, 2006).

At the same time, Obamas leadership aligns strongly with servant leadership principles. Servant leadership begins with the desire to serve others first, prioritizing empathy, listening, and community empowerment (Greenleaf, 1977). His administrations focus on healthcare access, educational equity, and criminal justice reform reflects this commitment to serving societal needs. Moreover, the Obama Foundations global leadership programs demonstrate his ongoing dedication to developing future leaders, a hallmark of servant leadership. Research shows that servant leadership fosters trust, ethical climates, and follower wellbeingoutcomes evident in Obamas relational approach to governance (Eva et al., 2019).

Together, transformational and servant leadership offers a powerful framework for understanding Obamas influence. His transformational qualities enabled him to articulate a compelling vision and mobilize diverse groups toward shared goals, while his servantleader orientation grounded that vision in empathy, humility, and community empowerment.

References

Bass, B. M., & Riggio, R. E. (2006). Transformational leadership (2nd ed.). Psychology Press.

Brown, M. E., & Mitchell, M. S. (2010). Ethical and unethical leadership: Exploring new avenues for future research. Business Ethics Quarterly, 20(4), 583616.

Brown, M. E., Trevio, L. K., & Harrison, D. A. (2005). Ethical leadership: A social learning perspective for construct development and testing. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 97(2), 117134.

Eva, N., Robin, M., Sendjaya, S., van Dierendonck, D., & Liden, R. C. (2019). Servant leadership: A systematic review and call for future research. The Leadership Quarterly, 30(1), 111132.

Greenleaf, R. K. (1977). Servant leadership: A journey into the nature of legitimate power and greatness. Paulist Press.

Northouse, P. G. (2022). Leadership: Theory and practice (9th ed.). Sage.

Part 1(c) This is a discussion response. Should be between 300-500 words with in text citations.

I am studying Genghis Khan as a global leader and his impact on society within his area of influence. In addition, I will explore the challenges and conflicts Genghis faced throughout his leadership in the conquest of his country, China. I will compare studies on ethical leaders to those imposed by Genghis Khan throughout his reign from 1162 to 1227.

One scientific journal analyzed business ethics and the validity of ethics compared to how business dealings are determined as ethical (Beversluis, 1987). To define this framework, this study centered on business as a game, where ethical development is rule-governed by situational context. Arguments centered on persons with a right to survival in business, no obligations to do anything incompatible with survival, playing the game when necessary, and treating survival as the utmost consideration (Beversluis, 1987).

Genghis Khan had a significant impact on the landmasses we know as China and Asia today. He was an authoritarian ruler who used military force over ethical considerations. He was challenged by multiple rulers and the followers who reported to him. His rule was largely entrenched within the family, and those outside the family circle would have had difficulty following his rule. He attempted to overcome these challenges by uniting those under his control with a central message of land domination.

During Genghis Khans time, ethics were not considered as important as gaining land and influence in the territory under ones rule. Therefore, I contend that the context in time and space superseded ethical behavior. Corporate governance refers to a system by which an organization is directed and controlled (Cadbury, 1992, as cited in Elango et al., 2010). Ethical congruence merits further study, and I intend to use my research on Genghis Khan to advance this research. This study will help me determine how ethics were considered during his rule.

Moral issues may have their roots tied to loyalty and identification with a group (Saur & Khuntia, 2010). Thus, ambiguity arises from groups that are confused about their loyalty and identification with a specific group. A charismatic leader may be well poised to influence followers in a certain way to achieve the leaders goals. A study of Genghis Khan will shed light on the impact of his leadership style on the organization, its challenges, and its ethics.

References

Beversluis, E. H. (1987). Is there No such thing as business ethics? Journal of Business Ethics, 6(2), 8188. (5400465).

Elango, B., Paul, K., Kundu, S., & Paudel, S. (2010). Organizational ethics, individual ethics, and ethical intentions in international decision-making. Journal of Business Ethics, 97(4), 543561.

Suar, D., & Khuntia, R. (2010). Influence of personal values and value congruence on unethical practices and work behavior. Journal of Business Ethics, Vol. 97, Issue 3, pp. 443460). Springer Nature. (55471292).

Part 2 Create an outline of the of the paper similar to the attachment for the person that I picked which was Cheryl Bachelder. This also ties into Part 1.