Examples Of Leadership In Beowulf

Many of the leadership skills shown in Beowulf are still used today, but they are not taken as seriously. The two major skills that are not taken to heart as much are keeping your promises and swallowing your pride. Two of the skills that are still taken into effect are focusing on making your country more successful and your willingness to stand for what is right. In today’s world politicians are the closest beings a country has to a king. They are responsible for many major decisions and actions. When considering a politician we look for their traits. Some good, some bad. Back in Beowulf’s time a major characteristic for a good leader was to keep their promises (Post, Tom). In today's day and age that is not as important. In the last presidential