Sherry Mae M.

Gonzales Master in Public Administration

Part III: End Slavery Forever

Frederick Douglass’ Challenge

On Part III from the book, it represents the struggles and leadership of Frederick Douglass
during the time of slavery. Formerly a slave, Frederick Douglass went on to become a well-known
activist, novelist, and public speaker. He rose to prominence in the abolitionist movement, which
worked to abolish slavery both before and during the American Civil War. He persisted in
advocating for equality and human rights after that battle and the Emancipation Proclamation of
1862 until his death in 1895. In a sense, this paper discusses leadership personality traits portrayed
by the leader which Mr. Douglass.
Frederick Douglass was a leader as well as an anti-slavery and abolitionist activist.
Through his stirring lectures, encouraging books, and admirably upbeat attitude toward the
abhorrent matter, he pushed others to take action and end slavery. Despite what some people may
believe, Frederick Douglass was not like other slaves. Frederick led a difficult existence, but it was
up to him whether or not it was a good one. Frederick Douglass carried himself with pride
throughout his life.
He leads other with vision. Douglass was a well-respected leader because of his ability to
articulate the need for change and to persuade others of the importance of abolishing slavery
through his excellent communication skills. He inspired others through the mode of
communicating with them in the course of his professional agenda which is through the cycle of
writing. Also, he values the context of learning. He worked to end racial segregation in Rochester's
public schools after the Civil War and promoted the advancement of African Americans in the
field of education. Douglass has a high manage of confidence on himself. He established the
abolitionist movement as a leader and began producing literature that criticized proponents of the
slave trade and slavery. His willingness to challenge authority and seek the rights of his followers
is evident from this initial action; he resisted those who believed that slaves lacked the mental
capacity to function. He used his eloquence to speak out in favor of slave rights in human rights
gatherings and in his antislavery publications. The success that Fredrick achieved was a result of
the strategic and timely judgments that he had to make at various points in time; when making
decisions, he was doing it in a manner that was sound and appropriate for the environment that he
was working in at the time. When he presented his choices, it gave the impression of a morally
upright man who knew exactly what choice he intended to make at any given moment.
These are the traits when dealing with the most challenging issues in life. The ability to
have the vision, self-confidence, value the importance of learning, and have a decisive decision in
an appropriate event. A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough
decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader
but becomes one by the quality of his actions and the integrity of his intent.