“Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results not attributes.” This quote was said by Peter Drucker and can be proved in George Orwell’s book, Animal farm. This novel is an allegory referring to the Russian Revolution. It presents a farm that is taken over by animals and their harsh journey to create order and prosperity. Napoleon, a fierce pig, is shown as the leader of Animal Farm. He is quite effective in his commanding role because he provides sufficient supplies to keep the farm running, retains the loyalty of his fellow animals, and does controversial actions for the benefit of the farm. Napoleon proves his capability as a good leader when he is successful in sustaining the farm.
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His actions lead the farm into becoming better. His thoughts were only on finishing the windmill when he decided to engage in trade. “From now onwards Animal Farm would engage in trade with the neighbouring farms: not, of course, for any commercial purpose, but simply in order to obtain certain materials which were urgently necessary.”(63) Starting business with other farms was the only way to acquire the needed materials to complete their pending goal. If he had not decided to do this, then the windmill would have never been completed. Napoleon shows more controversy when he breaks another resolution. “When the hens heard this, they raised a terrible outcry...For the first time since the expulsion of Jones, there was something resembling a rebellion...He ordered the hens’ rations to be stopped...Nine hens had died in the meantime.”(30) He puts an end to what could have become a rebellion and kills nine hens, breaking the resolution “no animal must ever kill any other animal”. The reason for his actions were to maintain order and demonstrate the consequences to anyone who defies him. Going against Animal Farm’s resolutions might seem corrupt, but it is actually a way to keep the farm balanced and
His actions lead the farm into becoming better. His thoughts were only on finishing the windmill when he decided to engage in trade. “From now onwards Animal Farm would engage in trade with the neighbouring farms: not, of course, for any commercial purpose, but simply in order to obtain certain materials which were urgently necessary.”(63) Starting business with other farms was the only way to acquire the needed materials to complete their pending goal. If he had not decided to do this, then the windmill would have never been completed. Napoleon shows more controversy when he breaks another resolution. “When the hens heard this, they raised a terrible outcry...For the first time since the expulsion of Jones, there was something resembling a rebellion...He ordered the hens’ rations to be stopped...Nine hens had died in the meantime.”(30) He puts an end to what could have become a rebellion and kills nine hens, breaking the resolution “no animal must ever kill any other animal”. The reason for his actions were to maintain order and demonstrate the consequences to anyone who defies him. Going against Animal Farm’s resolutions might seem corrupt, but it is actually a way to keep the farm balanced and