THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MALCOLM X
Hartwick Classic Leadership Cases


Purpose: To examine the life and leadership style of Malcolm X and further understand the roles and qualities of leaders.

Facts:
The Autobiography:
*  Written in collaboration with Alex Haley from 1963 to 1965
*  Significance – self-portrayal
The Early Life:
*  Growing up in Michigan during segregation
*  Harlem and introduction to Islam
*  Separation from the Nation of Islam and creation of Muslim Mosque, Inc.

Important Lessons:
*  Leadership qualities can be acquired and developed
*  Speaking in terms people understand
*  Ability to relate to the audience
*  Ability to adopt
*  Crisis management

Analysis:
Wal-Mart: Will It Take Over The World?
*  Sam Walton - one of the most successful recent leaders in corporate America
*  Founder of Wal-Mart store
*  Faced many challenges in obtaining his business aspirations
Sam Walton focuses on his employees and customers
*  Motivate- Inspire -Believe
*  Show respect and greet every customer
Leadership Qualities
*  Charisma
*  Persuasiveness
*  Business Genius
  
Conclusion:
*  Charisma and Power
*  Conflict Management
*  McClelland’s Socially Acquired Needs
*  Stages of Intellectual and Ethical Development
*  Management of Diversity in Organizations
1