It is generally agreed that Hitler was a great leader. If he wasn’t, he would never have managed to convince nearly the entire nation that the killing of Jews and any other “inferior” race was not only morally acceptable, but morally necessary. Hitler was a passionate, eloquent orator. He saw the opportunity provided by the Treaty of Versailles and took it to rise to power. Unfortunately, Hitler used his power for evil rather than good. This shows the great importance of integrity in a leader.
Without integrity, or strong principles, a great leader can wreak havoc. This is seen throughout history: Robespierre, Nero, and Osama bin Laden, are just some example. The same is true on a smaller scale. Suppose a teacher does not condone cheating, maybe even encourages it. Soon enough, all the students in the class will be cheating and will not learn a single thing that school year. Though this pales in comparison to the mass …show more content…
There is no step-by-step procedure (although I’m sure there is a wikiHow on it). The simple answer, which is not really simple, is a lifetime of self-improvement. Integrity is a habit, one that is fostered through doing good. Spending weekends volunteering instead of watching TV will not only make one feel fulfilled and help the community, but will also help develop a sense of integrity. At first, it may seem tedious, but over time the chore will become a joy. Taking care to always do the right thing, to go above and beyond what is required, and to watch out for other’s needs will all contribute to an upright