The whole world’s eyes are on Ukraine, and the man, the legend President Voldodymr Zelensky. In just three short years, Volodymyr Zelensky went from being a famous comedian to the president of Ukraine to president. He had no political experience and was young when he took office. However, he arguably behaves like a seasoned general and commander in chief. He is eloquent and knows how to speak to the listeners and cause many to take action. He employed the world to take action. He inspired individuals with no direct relationship to Ukraine who volunteered to fight in Ukraine. President Zelensky recognizes the importance of history, not repeating himself. He admits that time is of the essence to avoid further death, a death of democracy, and frankly, the start of another world war.
He has shown the world what authentic leadership is with his play-by-play leadership and has shown the world what he is about. Zelensky has come a long way from being an actor to being one of the most influential people in the world. In a short amount of time, he has exemplified the love of his country and the love of world peace. He has worked hard to unite the country and make it a powerhouse in Europe.
Zelensky has shown the world what authentic leadership looks like. He is not afraid to make tough decisions, even if they are unpopular and significant risks. This man’s skills as an actor may help manage the crisis. He knew that he must repeatedly capture his audience, and in his case, the audience is the world. Zelensky was able to get the world’s attention and keep it by making it highly publicized. Zelensky has shown that he is a leader with integrity who is not afraid to make tough decisions when necessary.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian Prime Minister Zelensky are like night versus day. While the former has appeared increasingly erratic – accusing Ukraine of “genocide” in their breakaway Donetsk/Luhansk republics, talking about needing to de-Nazify his country on behalf alone ones who are now majority ethnic Russians–the latter can be seen as dignified; resolute with articulation that isn’t afraid speak out against such actions even though he comes from an upbringing heavily influenced by those very same forces.
Zelensky has accomplished all of this through various actions and strategies divided into three categories: communication, policy, and management. Zelensky is a great communicator. He connects with the people of Ukraine through speeches and social media. He has leveraged social media, providing quick updates. He emplores his listeners, attempting to connect with their moral decency, making obvious requests. He also listens to them, taking their suggestions and concerns into account when making decisions. Zelensky’s policies are designed to benefit the people of Ukraine. His management style is highly effective, ensuring that all government ministries work together towards common goals.
A sign of an effective leader is that his followers rally around him with support. This is possible because many of them share the same values. Zelensky can connect with the people of Ukraine because he understands and shares their values. He knows that they are a proud nation, so he displays Ukrainian flags at all his events. He also speaks the language fluently, which helps him communicate with people directly.
Zelensky is an effective leader because he has a clear vision for his country, and he can inspire others to achieve this vision. He knows how to get things done, and he makes sure that all government ministries work together towards common goals. World leaders could learn a lot from Zelensky’s example of authentic leadership. Zelensky did his best to prepare for the onslaught that awaited his nation, and he tried his best to reason to other counties.
These things have led to Zelensky being seen as a transformational leader. Transformational leadership has four main parts: charisma, inspiration, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration. Zelensky has shown all of these qualities during his time as leader of Ukraine. He is a highly charismatic leader, and he inspires his people to do their best. He also provides them with intellectual stimulation by giving them the information to make informed decisions. And lastly, he gives them individualized consideration by ensuring that each person is treated fairly and respectfully.
He goes a step further than the ordinary, as in history, there have been other transformational leaders who have changed the global landscape. From what we can see, Zelensky is genuinely a leader for the people, and he is someone that the world should note. He exemplifies leading with compassion, consideration, and intelligence, all essential qualities for any leader. We can only hope that more leaders worldwide will learn from his example and work to make their countries a better place for all of their citizens.
The international community must heed what Zelensky is doing and follow his lead. After all, it was not too long ago that the world found itself in a difficult position with World War II. Leaders today should be looking to Zelensky as an example of how to lead and unify people in times of great conflict. It is time for the world to come together and support Ukraine as they fight for democracy and freedom. One of my biggest concerns is that the world is at the brink of WWIII, as we know that history sometimes has a habit of repeating itself.