Mayoral Candidates Reflection

As a listener during the forum, I heard numerous candidates. Some of them were not unique, and had similar ideas from most of the candidates. However, there were great candidates, which I considered, persuasive, smart, and great leaders. Especially, with the mayoral candidates: Michael Bagnens, Troy Henry, LaToya Cantrell, and Desiree Charbonnet. Compare to the city councils, I believe the mayoral candidates presented were more respected, and have more experience when it comes to leadership. Highlighting leadership, the mayoral candidates had different aspects of leadership. None of them seem to be arrogant leaders, as the video shown in class, where the boss was taking advantage of his position. Fortunately, no candidate seemed to be as that …show more content…
For example, Candidate Michael Bagnens reminded me of a Situational Leader. He gave me that impression, since, discussing about Housing in New Orleans can lead to tension, and as a candidate he was the calm one. Michael Bagnens was direct, and did not lead to any emotions at all. For that reason, I believe he would probably the leader when there is a chaotic situation. Another type of leadership I noticed was Influential leadership. Candidates, Troy Henry and Desiree Charbonnet took the prize for this category. Both candidates, had the type of charisma and personality, where you listened to them, and believe them 100%. As Robin Williams, in Dead Poet Society, Troy Henry had a voice. His voice gave him emotions and passion for what he does. Similarly, to Hilary Clinton, Mayoral Candidate, Desiree Charbonnet, is a hardworking woman. Her personality and voice gave me the impression, that with her preparation she will influence people. The four mayoral candidates had one thing in common, besides wanting to win the elections. All of them are transactional leaders, where they offered good solutions and promises, in exchange of