Alpha Leaders

ALPHA LEADERS

‘Alpha Leader’ is a term describing an ordinary man or woman who does extraordinary things, and who, from

some combination of skills, personality and timing, has become

a cultural icon.

Sachin Tendulkar

“The Little Master” carries the

expectations of a nation, and the admiration of all

those in the global sporting community.

Nelson Mandela

His faith in humanity, and lifetime pursuit

of freedom and equality will never be

rivalled in our lifetime.

Lance Armstrong

Survived a public battle with cancer, and went on to win the Tour De France.

Multiple times.

RichardBranson

A high-school drop out who has built one

of the most identifiable brands in

the world.

BarackObama

More Americans than ever in history turned out to vote in 2008.

And they voted for Barack Obama.

What are the similarities between these Alpha Leaders?

VisionPassion

Work Ethic

Would these Alpha Leaders be as effective in a different role or time?

Their battles and victories inspire.

Words do them no justice.

They are once in a generation.

They are Alpha Leaders.

Please comment and tell me who your #1 Alpha Leader is and why.

© Scott McNaughton, 2010

Completed as part of Certificate IV in Frontline Management.

Image References

Richard Branson:

http://www.entrepreneursland.com/blogticles/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/richard-branson.jpg

Barack Obama: http://www.bobdonpaul.com/inaugurationday2009/blog/wp-content/uploads/obama.gif

(title page)http://blog.kir.com/archives/Barack_Obama_portrait_2005.jpg

Lance Armstrong:http://westcoastutc.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/lance_armstrong1.jpg

Nelson Mandela:http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W3FnlQMpdDg/SU3Anbm52SI/AAAAAAAAAf0/ANVq_A49sD0/s400/NelsonMandela5.jpg

Sachin Tendulkar:http://blognikhil.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/sachin-tendulkar2.jpg