Leadership Capacities
Diana, Princess of Wales possessed many great leadership qualities including empathy, adaptability, compassion, and determination; however, some may question her personal and moral choices. During her marriage Diana, Princess of Wales had multiple affairs including her riding instructor. Charles, Prince of Wales also had an affair with a woman from the past. After the scandalous divorce, Diana’s love life was constantly followed by the public and may have contributed to her death. Morally, Diana may not have always set the best example with her marriage, except Diana always stayed devoted to her two sons and charity work (“The British Monarchy,” 2009).
Recovering from her divorce and public ridicule made Diana stronger. She was no where near a perfect morally correct person, but she learned from her mistakes and kept improving herself. She struggled a lot emotionally and physically due to Bulimia, although she overcame that disease as well. She had the capacity to change and learn from the past, which many people have trouble doing. Diana may have started out as a naïve young common teacher; nevertheless she became a strong and adaptable leader.
By the end of her life, Diana was admired and respected by many people. She became a public role model for young girls struggling with Bulimia. Diana worked and fostered relationships with many charities in her lifetime. Her ability to show empathy and understanding to different races and cultures has inspired many to do the same. As Diana became an older more experience leader, she was able to create coherence with the public. Diana had an understanding of the people due to her similar upbringing and background. Her enthusiasm, determination, empathy, and compassion made Diana, Prince of Wale an excellent leader and role model (“The British Monarchy,” 2009).
The Royal Household at Buckingham Palace (2009). The Official website of The British
Monarchy. Retrieved from http://www.royal.gov.uk/Home.aspx
Retrieved on October 05, 2009
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Monday, October 5, 2009
Qualities of Leadership for Diana, Princess of Wales
Qualities of Leadership
After examining the articles I have read about Diana, Princess of Wales, she is definitely a person who had adaptability. In her life, she went though many hardships and changes including social status, divorce, abuse from the media, surviving bulimia, and constant criticism from the public and royal family; and yet she was still able to have a positive attitude. Diana had the ability to adapt to almost any situation she was put into. She was determined to make it through and demonstrated that ability in keeping her title, “Diana, Princess of Wales”. In addition, she stayed involved with the royal family even after the divorce. Diana didn’t disappear and keep quiet; she adapted her strategies and succeeded.
Diana also had the quality of empathy which she exhibited over and over again through her work with charity. Much of her empathy and ability to understand the public and people around her came from her childhood. Unlike the royals, she had the childhood of a commoner. As a result, it provided her with the unique opportunity to be one of the public before she became one of the royals.
Diana overcame many challenges that were personal to her life; however, because of her status, they became public. The media was always constantly following her making her life an open book. She seemed to have a quiet strength about her. Through her trials with bulimia, she seemed to lose the battle for awhile; but in the end she was able to deal with the disease and become stronger.
All leaders face disappointment or disaster at some point during their life. The great leaders are the ones who overcome the challenges they face and learn from their mistakes. Diana was observant of the world around her, understood the people in it, and was able to have multiple points of view. She will always be remembered as a kind and giving person. Her friend Elton John described the loss of Diana, Princess of Wales best when he revised the version of his song, “Candle in the Wind” (Badertscher, 2009). Diana’s candle may have blown out, but the compassion she showed will never be forgotten and her memory will continue to inspire people.
Badertscher, E. (2009). Diana, Princess of Wales. Historical European Leaders.
After examining the articles I have read about Diana, Princess of Wales, she is definitely a person who had adaptability. In her life, she went though many hardships and changes including social status, divorce, abuse from the media, surviving bulimia, and constant criticism from the public and royal family; and yet she was still able to have a positive attitude. Diana had the ability to adapt to almost any situation she was put into. She was determined to make it through and demonstrated that ability in keeping her title, “Diana, Princess of Wales”. In addition, she stayed involved with the royal family even after the divorce. Diana didn’t disappear and keep quiet; she adapted her strategies and succeeded.
Diana also had the quality of empathy which she exhibited over and over again through her work with charity. Much of her empathy and ability to understand the public and people around her came from her childhood. Unlike the royals, she had the childhood of a commoner. As a result, it provided her with the unique opportunity to be one of the public before she became one of the royals.
Diana overcame many challenges that were personal to her life; however, because of her status, they became public. The media was always constantly following her making her life an open book. She seemed to have a quiet strength about her. Through her trials with bulimia, she seemed to lose the battle for awhile; but in the end she was able to deal with the disease and become stronger.
All leaders face disappointment or disaster at some point during their life. The great leaders are the ones who overcome the challenges they face and learn from their mistakes. Diana was observant of the world around her, understood the people in it, and was able to have multiple points of view. She will always be remembered as a kind and giving person. Her friend Elton John described the loss of Diana, Princess of Wales best when he revised the version of his song, “Candle in the Wind” (Badertscher, 2009). Diana’s candle may have blown out, but the compassion she showed will never be forgotten and her memory will continue to inspire people.
Badertscher, E. (2009). Diana, Princess of Wales. Historical European Leaders.
Overview of Diana, Princess of Wales
Overview of Diana, Princess of Wales
Before she was known as the famous Diana, Princess of Wales, Diana had a much more common and relatable beginning. Her full name was Diana Frances Mountbatten-Windsor, nee Spencer. Diana’s parents were divorced when she was eight years old. When her mother left the family, Diana along with in with her two older sisters and the younger brother stayed with their father. At school, Diana was an average student who enjoyed music and participated in athletics. In her late teens, Diana bought an apartment in London and worked cleaning houses and baby sitting (Badertscher, 2009). Eventually she became a kindergarten teacher at the Young England School in Pimlico (“The British Monarchy,” 2009). Diana’s relationship with Charles, Prince of Wales, started about this time when she was nineteen years old (Badertscher, 2009).
Diana’s background gave her insight and empathy to the general public. She had a better understanding of the outside world because of her past, especially when compared to the other royal family members. She became a role model for many women and provided encouragement, even when she herself was struggling.
To many people, Diana, Princess of Wales is remembered for most of her life as a glamorous princess who was always in the pubic eye. Besides the glamour and scandal, Diana is also remembered for her charity work. Diana was president or a member of over 100 charities including children and people with HIV/Aids, Centrepoint (homeless charity), Leprosy Mission, and the Royal Marsden Hospital. Before Diana’s death, she was part of an American Red Cross campaign to ban the manufacture and use of landmines. As a leader, Diana used her fame and position to help countless children, the homeless, and people with disabilities and sickness (“The British Monarchy,” 2009).
The most notable examples that Diana Princess of Wales set, including compassion and caring, will be forever carried on. Even after her death, her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, put on a benefit concert in which the proceeds went to many of the charities she supported in her life (“The British Monarchy,” 2009).
Badertscher, E. (2009). Diana, Princess of Wales. Historical European Leaders.
The Royal Household at Buckingham Palace (2009). The Official website of The British
Monarchy. Retrieved from http://www.royal.gov.uk/Home.aspx
Retrieved on October 05, 2009
Before she was known as the famous Diana, Princess of Wales, Diana had a much more common and relatable beginning. Her full name was Diana Frances Mountbatten-Windsor, nee Spencer. Diana’s parents were divorced when she was eight years old. When her mother left the family, Diana along with in with her two older sisters and the younger brother stayed with their father. At school, Diana was an average student who enjoyed music and participated in athletics. In her late teens, Diana bought an apartment in London and worked cleaning houses and baby sitting (Badertscher, 2009). Eventually she became a kindergarten teacher at the Young England School in Pimlico (“The British Monarchy,” 2009). Diana’s relationship with Charles, Prince of Wales, started about this time when she was nineteen years old (Badertscher, 2009).
Diana’s background gave her insight and empathy to the general public. She had a better understanding of the outside world because of her past, especially when compared to the other royal family members. She became a role model for many women and provided encouragement, even when she herself was struggling.
To many people, Diana, Princess of Wales is remembered for most of her life as a glamorous princess who was always in the pubic eye. Besides the glamour and scandal, Diana is also remembered for her charity work. Diana was president or a member of over 100 charities including children and people with HIV/Aids, Centrepoint (homeless charity), Leprosy Mission, and the Royal Marsden Hospital. Before Diana’s death, she was part of an American Red Cross campaign to ban the manufacture and use of landmines. As a leader, Diana used her fame and position to help countless children, the homeless, and people with disabilities and sickness (“The British Monarchy,” 2009).
The most notable examples that Diana Princess of Wales set, including compassion and caring, will be forever carried on. Even after her death, her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, put on a benefit concert in which the proceeds went to many of the charities she supported in her life (“The British Monarchy,” 2009).
Badertscher, E. (2009). Diana, Princess of Wales. Historical European Leaders.
The Royal Household at Buckingham Palace (2009). The Official website of The British
Monarchy. Retrieved from http://www.royal.gov.uk/Home.aspx
Retrieved on October 05, 2009
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