Isolating Che’s Leadership Traits
“The first duty of a revolutionary is to be educated.” Ernesto “Che” Guevara certainly was educated and a true influential …show more content…
The most memorable act of humility Che displayed during the revolution came in the middle of the process and at the end of the process. During the revolution, Fidel Castro assigned Che to step down from leading his column and to educate and train new recruits as Fidel felt this would be more effective. Che although disappointed at this decision accepted his demotion and took advantage of his new assigned task. He took a group of peasants and transformed them into educated, passionate and trained guerrilla fighters. Knowing when to step back and do the less “glorious” is an essential key trait of a great leader. This moment showed Che’s purpose was truly for the people and not individual recognition and glory meaning he was motivated intrinsically rather than extrinsically. Upon the collapse of Batista’s ruling, a man approached Che thanking him for all he had done for the Cuban people. As Che turned around and looked at his fellow freedom fighters he responded, “thank the people, all the people.” This shows a true level of humility and spoke deeply of his traits as a