Lessons in leadership from Barack Obama, 44th president of the US

Barack Obama was the 44^th president of the US, and was widely considered to be a natural born leader. Being a symbol of hope and change, Obama was an inspiration to many, especially among minorities in America. Obama leaves behind a presidential legacy in which many policies changed the course of America for the better. His leadership inspired many young people to stand up and fight for their cause. During his media talks, he was calm and commanded power with his words, unshaken by large crowds of people.

This is how Barack Obama was such a strong leader.

Understand where you come from

Being from Hawaii, Obama always believed in keeping calm, as he kept that island spirit. He realised that it is important to realise you live in a land with limited land and resources, and that an appreciation of the land should be kept. When living in Indonesia, he realised how big the world is, and how some people can have so little while some have so much. This shaped his perspective of the world.

It is important to listen

Obama realised that there are always going to be conflicts, and that it was important to listen to the other side, otherwise there would just be conflict.

It is important to show respect to each side but be willing to voice your opinion and listen to others opinion.

Don’t feel hopeless

Obama believes that in many situations there will be disruptions and problems, but you shouldn’t ever feel hopeless. This was evident in his stance on climate change, in which he stated that old people would not care as much as young people and that’s the way it is, but it doesn’t mean to give up and feel hopeless.

Barack Obama was a great leader and exuded leadership qualities that many can take and learn from.