Published Paper: From Montgomery to Memphis: Lessons on Leadership from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

April 4, 2008

Forty years ago today — April 4, 1968 – Dr. Martin Luther King was assasinated in Memphis, Tennessee — dramatically changing the course of history and forever cementing his important role in the civil rights struggle. In celebration of King’s leadership sty, four years ago this past March I presented a paper I wrote, “From Montgomery to Memphis: Lessons on Leadership from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” at the 16th annual conference of the International Academy of Business Disciplines in San Antonio, Texas.

The paper examines King’s leadership style during his time and the lasting impression his efforts continue to make. The abstract for the paper reads as follows:

From humble beginnings, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led a nation – and the world – out of the chains of societal slavery. How did he achieve such lasting results? Leadership is a skill few individuals master. Martin Luther King, Jr. was one of those individuals. This paper explores King’s success and presents a framework in which anyone can learn to become a great leader.

I welcome your comments and thoughts on the paper, which you can download (as a PDF) here.

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