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ISSN: 1539-6363
Issue: Vol. 8, Fall 2008
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Political Psychology Applied to the Inaugural Address of Chilean President Michelle Bachelet
By Michael Shambon, Claremont McKenna College, '09
This analysis of Chilean President Bachelet's inaugural speech demonstrates how a leader can use political rhetoric to emphasize unity and to navigate through emotionally charged themes. The power of Bachelet's words is revealed through the responses that they provoke in the subconscious elements of her listeners' personalities. The address is of such an inspirational nature that it exhibits elements of transformational leadership.
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p. 137
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What Leads to Cultural Intelligence?
Original Publication by Kerri Anne Crowne
In Business Horizons
Synopsis by Ross Boomer, Claremont McKenna College, '09
Crowne's article highlights the importance of actively increasing global and cultural awareness and understanding in the workplace to better meet the demands of a diverse, connected world.
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p. 153
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"All the World's a Stage..." acting and the art of political leadership
Original publication by Thomas E. Cronin
In The Leadership Quarterly 19 (2008) 459-468
Synopsis by Anum Malkani, Claremont McKenna College, '11
Cronin states that a political leader must act, put on a performance, to inspire and gain support. Like actors, politicians must appear heroic and flawless, yet human at the same time.
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p. 155
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