When asked to describe an ideal leader, many would name attributes such as intelligence, toughness, determination and vision, which are all qualities traditionally associated with leadership. What most would often forget is that while softer skills are not as prominent in many leaders, these skills play an immense part in a leader’s overall success. In fact, some studies indicate that emotional intelligence may be the key attribute that distinguishes outstanding performers from those who are merely adequate. Micki King, John Sirica and Patsy Mink are just a few leaders who display a great balance of traits that caused them to thrive in their respective fields. Micki King, or Maxine Joyce King, is an American former competitive diver and diving
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District Court for the District of Columbia, specifically during the time of the infamous Watergate Trials. Nicknamed "Maximum John", he was known for his tough sentences and his reputation for being unpredictable on the bench. He imposed stiff but conditional sentences on the burglars, enticing cooperation with the possibility that their sentences could be reduced, a ploy that paid off when James W. McCord, Jr. told Sirica of perjury and payments that had been made to entice defendants not to involve higher-ups (“John Sirica”). The fact that Sirica had to prosecute his own country’s president was challenging enough, facing backlash from not only the public, but from his peers in the justice system as well. Although Nixon was never prosecuted, the Watergate scandal changed American politics forever, leading many Americans to question their leadership and think more critically about the presidency ("Watergate Scandal"). His ability to develop a strategy and convince his peers and his clients to comply with him made him an exceptional leader. Sirica’s managing of these trials later led to Nixon 's resignation in the face of impeachment (“Revisiting Watergate”). He was able to efficiently work according to plan during a time of crisis, and continued to stay true to his own beliefs and follow procedures despite his reputation as a tough evaluator, and these leadership qualities are what led to success in the trials and a better outcome for the entire
District Court for the District of Columbia, specifically during the time of the infamous Watergate Trials. Nicknamed "Maximum John", he was known for his tough sentences and his reputation for being unpredictable on the bench. He imposed stiff but conditional sentences on the burglars, enticing cooperation with the possibility that their sentences could be reduced, a ploy that paid off when James W. McCord, Jr. told Sirica of perjury and payments that had been made to entice defendants not to involve higher-ups (“John Sirica”). The fact that Sirica had to prosecute his own country’s president was challenging enough, facing backlash from not only the public, but from his peers in the justice system as well. Although Nixon was never prosecuted, the Watergate scandal changed American politics forever, leading many Americans to question their leadership and think more critically about the presidency ("Watergate Scandal"). His ability to develop a strategy and convince his peers and his clients to comply with him made him an exceptional leader. Sirica’s managing of these trials later led to Nixon 's resignation in the face of impeachment (“Revisiting Watergate”). He was able to efficiently work according to plan during a time of crisis, and continued to stay true to his own beliefs and follow procedures despite his reputation as a tough evaluator, and these leadership qualities are what led to success in the trials and a better outcome for the entire