Famous Leaders
There are many different kinds of leaders, for example: historical, political, business, sports, religious etc.
RESEARCH different types of leaders. Select one leader of interest to you and research the following
information about the leader:
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Name of Leader
When the individual was a leader (dates)
Why the individual was considered a leader
Who were the followers of this leader
What leadership traits does this leader have and provide examples (point -> proof)
Explain what type of leadership style this leader used (democratic, autocratic, consultative, laissez
faire) and why.
Find a photo of this leader.
PAPER: Individually assemble your information into one page description about your leader and make sure you
include a photo. Remember to clearly site your sources of information. The paper is submitted individually based
on one leader.
PRESENTATION: Form a group of 3 (making sure that all the leaders are different kinds; historical, political,
business, sports, religious) create an interesting presentation the compares and contrasts the leaders. You may use
a power point presentation, make a video or skit showing a conversation that the leaders would have sitting at
lunch or out at a hockey game, draw a comic/cartoon, song, set up a mock trial, etc. Be creative in presenting your
material. Please note, you only have 5 minutes to present your material in.
You may choose any Leader you wish, here are a list of some to help in your search.
LEADERS
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Abraham Lincoln
Adolf Hitler
Albert John Luthuli
Alexander
Hamilton
David Suzuki
Donald Trump
Mahatma Gandhi
Margaret Thatcher
Nelson Mandela
Winston Churchill
Suzanne Rochon
Burnett
Ted Rogers
Gerry Schwartz
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Abraham Lincoln
Adolf Hitler
Albert John Luthuli
Alexander
Hamilton
Ariel Sharon
Aung San Suu Kyi
Betty Williams
Silken Laumann
Oprah
Bill Gates
Paul Desmarais Sr.
Clara Furse
Janis Grantham
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Cordell Hull
FD Roosevelt
Fidel Castro
George Washington
Steve Jobs
Henry Ford
Jack Welch
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Frank Stronach
Kenneth Thomson
David Tuccaro
Galen Weston
Ron Joyce
Daniel Langlois
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John F Kennedy
Muhammad Ali
Jim Brown
Babe Ruth
Bobby Orr
Terry Fox
Wayne Gretzky
Michael Phelps
Mike Lazaridis
Rebecca MacDonald
Michael McCain
Ed Mirvish
Madeleine Paquin
Jimmy Pattison
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Elyse Allan
Israel 'Izzy' Asper
A. Charles Baillie
Jim Balsillie
Fred Carmichael
Leslie L. Dan
Chief Billy Diamond
Catherine (Kiki)
Delaney
Heather Reisman
Milton Wong
K. C. Irving
Jeff Skoll
Checkbric
PAPER: Due: Tues May 8
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Name of Leader................................................................................................
When the individual was a leader (dates).........................................................
Why the individual was considered a leader....................................................
Who were the followers of this leader..............................................................
What leadership traits does this leader have and provide examples................
Explain what type of leadership style this leader used and why......................
Find a photo of this leader................................................................................
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PRESENTATION: Due: Tues May 15
 Clear Voice.......................................................................................................
 Creative Presentation........................................................................................
 Compare/Contrast of Leaders was clearly conveyed........................................
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