LEADERSHIP COMPARISON
JK ROWLING VS. METACOM
JK Rowling
Success story as she went from food stamps to millionaire status in a matter of 5 years
Perseverance as she was originally denied by more than 10 publishing companies
Awarded numerous awards for her books
Harry Potter Series is highest selling in history
Leadership Ability
Inspired children to read during a time when television and video games were up and coming
Defined a generation with her children's novels and has been highly decorated accordingly
Leadership Style
Rowling has not been one to speak out publicly for causes and prefers to keep to herself and her family
When she does speak it is to inspire young readers and promote her books
Has done charity to work to promote reading
More of a passive leader
Communication Techniques
Rowling prefers to communicate through written word and tends to shy away from interviews and public speaking endeavors
Created Pottermore to communicate with her fans on a regular basis
Rowling has found a comfort zone and likes to stay within it
Leadership Traits
Rowling's defining traits are her ability to communicate and inspire, be imaginative and creative, and her perseverance and strength
Quotes
It is our choices...that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.
JK Rowling
Harry Potter books have sold 400 million copies
Harry Potter
Global brand estimated at a total of $15 Billion
JK Rowling
Harry Potter film series is highest grossing in history
Metacom
Also known as King Philip or Metacomet
War Chief of Wampanoag Indians
Led collection of tribes during the a King Phillip's War
- Native American effort to push European Colonists out of New England
- War named in his honor
- Eventually hunted down by Captain Benjamin Church and killed
Leadership Style
Metacom was in charge of organizing and preparing an army of Native Americans against the colonists. They were underprepared and had less resources, so the odds were heavily stacked against them
He had to have incredible bravery and leadership to rally his men against the colonists. They put up a good fight but eventually ended in defeat. The job they did in the King Philip's war is a testament to the leadership abilities of Metacom
Leadership Techniques
Metacom had the job to organize an army in a short amount of time. He brought together rival tribes to form an army to kick out the colonists. He had to be a mediator between the groups and make sure that not only everyone got along, but were able to fight to the best of their abilities
Leadership Traits
Metacom displayed incredible bravery, communication skills, mediation, and skill in fighting. He made a group of rival tribes work together for a common goal and put up a fight against a far superior army.
Legacy
All across new England there are schools, mountains, trails and forests named after Metacom. In addition there are golf courses, streets and ponds. He is remembered for his bravery and leadership and those things named after him will cement his legacy forever.
Metacom
Leader against a much more powerful fighting force
Metacom
Used as many resources as he could handle to push colonists out of New England
Metacom
Ultimately was defeated and murdered but not before inspiring and putting up a fight showing courage and dedication
Bibliography
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"Metacom (Wampanoag leader) -- Britannica Online Encyclopedia."Britannica Online Encyclopedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 8 Jan. 2013. <http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/377406/Metacom>.