His unique skills as state-builder made him the central figure during the foundation of the Jews’ state. He led the Zionism and the Mapai, served as prime minister, and minister of defense. He was able to inspire and lead his people despite the exceptionally difficult historical conditions following WWII and the Holocaust. He had the intuition and ability to effectively deal with the contentious cultural situation in the Middle East and the unstable international environment of the post-colonialism and post-WWII period. He rapidly moved Israel to self-sustainment while providing them with the training and resources to fight against external attacks. All these capabilities made Ben-Gurion a relevant and strategic leader with superior leadership characteristics: a strong character that led people, specifically the Jews, in creating a new and lasting state, in accordance with his ambitious vision and
His unique skills as state-builder made him the central figure during the foundation of the Jews’ state. He led the Zionism and the Mapai, served as prime minister, and minister of defense. He was able to inspire and lead his people despite the exceptionally difficult historical conditions following WWII and the Holocaust. He had the intuition and ability to effectively deal with the contentious cultural situation in the Middle East and the unstable international environment of the post-colonialism and post-WWII period. He rapidly moved Israel to self-sustainment while providing them with the training and resources to fight against external attacks. All these capabilities made Ben-Gurion a relevant and strategic leader with superior leadership characteristics: a strong character that led people, specifically the Jews, in creating a new and lasting state, in accordance with his ambitious vision and