George Washington Qualities

The World Renowned Washington It is human nature to live and work together. As a species, humanity has always sought to form groups or communities set with common goals and interests. In order to merit any success within these groupings, it proves imperative that one member maintains control over all others. There are many titles passed to venerated persons selected to maintain dominion: chieftain, president, kaiser, king, prime minister, etc. Those who engage with this bold task of commanding a sovereign state are collectively known as world leaders. Such individuals have taken the role of leadership to one of its greatest extremes, where all of one’s qualities are tested with immense scrutiny. For a country, nation, or tribe to be great, …show more content…
Instead, the first president sought the collaborative efforts of many other prominent American figures to lead the country toward stability. The presidency was a very unique concept at the time of the nation’s first election. As no other democratically selected leader existed in the world, there was no precedent of how such a leader would operate. Up unto this point, George Washington had proven his abilities as a general and subsequently as a leader. That being said, there were many dealings, including fiscal policy, with which Washington held no knowledge. Washington understood the limitations of his own abilities. He implemented the likes of Alexander Hamilton to head the nation’s first bank in order to ensure a national currency and financial security as the secretary of the treasury. Diplomatically concerned, Washington called upon Thomas Jefferson to serve as the nation’s first secretary of state. Washington even implemented Henry Knox to serve as his secretary of war, a role that seemed most fitting for the former commander. Leadership is about more than one’s own ability. It is of vital importance that leaders can work to build relationships with others and stem positive collaboration. As the nation’s premier executive, George Washington set forth a precedent of leaders that sought the culmination of many efforts rather than the tyranny often cultivated from the seed sown by sole leaders. Many allude Washington to the great Roman known as Cincinnatus. As Rob Hardy claims, “In emulating Cincinnatus, Washington allayed real fears that he might use his position as a successful general to retain power as a military dictator. In the process Washington illustrated that he placed public service above personal gain