Were they leaders?????

 We checked the leaders' cheracteristics in class, based on the reading for homework. But, were Mao, Hitler, Mussolini,Franco and Hirohito leaders?????

Let's start first, mentioning the characteristics of a leader: it is the person who helps and guide the rest to a common objective, satisfying all parties involved. He/she solves conflics and offers solutions, based on his/her opinion and analisis but as well as on the others, as he /she listens and asks for advise. His/her personality is of a helpful, patient, humble person. For a leader, respect is earned.

In contrast, the dictator is the person who, by force sometimes, has the complete control over people, which he/she considers inferior/under him /her. There is no room for changes or suggestions. He/she demans total obedience. His/her personality is manipulative, nacisist and controlling. For a dictator, respect is demanded.

Why is it important to know about the difference? We must be critical,and to observe and analyse with a wide perspective and also based on knowledge. In this case, during the WW2, we have checked some dictators arising into power, and we will check how they ruled. On the other side, we will see some leaders to arise as well. Let's compare and contrast them as we read and watch some information about them and let me know here your comments to start a discussion.