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The Conviction
�The whorld cannot be viewed from a single point of view.�
Eleanor Roosevelt
In exerts from her essays, Eleanor was unceasing in raising public awareness of the injustice around her. She constantly pushed the boundaries of societal norms and acceptance especially in regard to the inequalities evident in those norms. |
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As the presidents� wife, Eleanor was the first First Lady to hold regular press conferences and delve into political activism with vigor. She acted on her own motto specific to the American way, �We are on trial to show what democracy means.�[2]
Eleanor continued to battle relentlessly for the rights of women, children, civil rights and the working class for decades. Choosing to lead by the people for the people she gained support through a transactional process and gained followers� part by servant leadership and part by a transformational style. A strong social conscience combined with the ability to communicate her message boldly through her writing and public speaking generated support. |
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�Do what you feel in your heart to be right - for you'll be criticized anyway. You'll be damned if you do, and damned if you don't.� Eleanor Roosevelt
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Eleanor was admired as a leader and an inspiration to many that followed. Although not perceived as a charismatic leader she demonstrated traits inherent to a transformational leadership style by raising people�s awareness to look beyond self-interest, helping to create understanding for a need for change and in her appeal to higher purpose. In her ability to overcome personal insecurities and her openness to continue to strive for better both in the world and in herself, Eleanor was inspirational. |
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1960 Eleanor in support of JFK |
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Throughout her career she managed to enhance her public popularity and minimize her weaknesses through ��her transformation, her courage and her ability to break beyond expectations.�[1] Eleanor�s career path was during a century of radical change and constant political upheaval, but Eleanor remained a constant advocate for the disadvantaged throughout, withstanding the test of time again and again.
The only possible downfall to this amazing woman�s vision is the idealism in respect to the essence of human nature.
�She conquered many worlds with her shy dignity and fierce determination and in doing so became a role model for generations of women�
MSNBC TV News said of Eleanor Roosevelt |
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[1] Gerber, R. (2002) Leadership the Eleanor Roosevelt Way; Timeless Strategies from the First Lady of Courage, Prentice Hall Pr.
[2] The Eleanor Roosevelt Papers, The human rights years 1945-1962. Sourced 10 October 2006
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Images
About Inc. (2000). Eleanor Roosevelt,1949.
PBS Online. (1999). The Timeline of Eleanor Roosevelt�s life. |
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