Today marks the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. On that day, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, a naval base in Hawaii. 2,403 Americans were killed and 1,178 were injured.19 ships were destroyed.
The next day, President Franklin D Roosevelt addressed Congress citing “Yesterday, December 7, 1941 a date which will live in infamy…” As a leader he needed to identify the situation and assure the nation that there was a short and long term plan for the US.
Leadership lessons can be learned from any situation, and studying history can be an excellent tool for students to define the kind of leader they wish to become.
From the many stories of that time, and the different perspectives, a discussion with students can help to identify key leadership lessons.
The Lead4Change lessons can be an excellent resource for breaking down the leadership process. Incorporate historical events as a way to analyze the past and learn from it.
As students work on conflict resolution – negotiation – taking people with them – anticipating hurdles – overcoming barriers to success – and defining the kind of leader they will be, we encourage them to put their learning to work as they practice each skill.
On this day, we are thankful for each person who served.