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Mr. Potter: Mr. Potter displays leadership qualities that sometimes seem unsavory. He seems only interested in his own gain and his own business. he does display some savvy which entices people to follow and support him. He also displayed power and wealth which are often associated with leadership.
George: George exhibits characteristics consistent with good leaders through out the movie. George is honest, people-oriented, loyal, determined, and always looking for a win-win situation. George took the blame for the lost money even though it was not his fault. He always helped others and so they wanted to help him when he needed them (raising $8000).
2. What virtues described by Johnson (Chapter 3) were displayed by Mr. Potter? How so? What virtues described by Johnson (Chapter 3) were displayed by George? How so?
The Johnson book is sold out in the bookstore, so I special-ordered it. I was not able to borrow the book in order to read the chapter yet.
3. What opportunities were there in the movie "It's a Wonderful Life" for George to build character? Do you think he used those opportunities well? If so, why? If not, why not?
When his father passes on, George is faced with the choice to go off to University or stay and run the Building and Loan which his father left. He chooses to stay and assume responsibility and be loyal to the Board, his family, and the customers. George has opportunity to build character when eh stands firm against Mr. Potter's job offer. Also when he wishes he were never born, he is able to see things from a much different perspective, allowing him to own his decisions and build character.
4. Johnson argues that we can learn about leadership virtue & character from fiction, such as this movie, as well as from real-life role models. What did you learn about leadership character from this movie?
Often times in fiction there are obvious "good guys" and "bad guys." This movie is no different in that regard. Characteristics of leadership and personality are exemplified and magnified in fiction or movies because we look at a story from the outside. Always having the common good in mind is effective leadership. Leadership is a function, not necessarily a role. Everyone has opportunity to contribute.
