Date of Award

6-27-2009

Document Type

Open Access Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL)

Department

Leadership

Abstract

Malik El Shabazz, also known as Malcolm X, is as relevant to today's society as he was at the height of the civil rights era. As a leader, Malcolm X possessed and demonstrated the skills of a militarily trained general, motivational speaker, CEO, coach and religious visionary - a person spiritually enlightened with a battle-tested soul. Many have used his name in anger and misinterpreted him when they want to shift away from the civil rights era language of love and brotherhood. He has become the African American equivalent of Che Guevara. It is the goal of this research to point out the unique combination of various leadership principles he adapted and practiced while transforming from Malcolm X into Malik El Shabazz. This research will also show the validity of Malcolm X's leadership style in this day and time - a style that can be called that of the elegant warrior.

Identifier

SC 11.MAL.2009.Short.VP

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