2003 rudy giuliani

1. GLE 2003 March 12, 2024
Leader in Pop Culture Presentation
Rudy
Giuliani
By:
Andrew Korne
Kaya Lockington
Kaz Nizielski
Beth Spitzig

2. Who is Rudy Giuliani?
Born in 1944 in Brooklyn, New York
NYU School of Law
Apart of Robert F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign in 1968
Served as the 107th mayor of New York City, from 1994 to 2001
United States Associate Attorney General
United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York

3. Mayor of New York City
Mayor for nearly 2 full terms prior to 9/11
First term
Implemented “Broken Windows” theory of policing
Increased police presence by appling “CompStat”
Revitalized New York City’s economy and quality of life
Second term
Faced criticism for his handling of various issues
Some of Giuliani’s policies condemned by the public

4. 9/11 and Giuliani’s
Response
Giuliani played a prominent role in the response to these attacks
A series of coordinated terrorist attacks by the Al-Qaeda extremist group
on Septemer 11th, 2001
Emergency response efforts, oversaw evacuation of Lower Manhattan
Provided updates to public, offered reasurrance and guidance
Leadership during recovery and rebuilding process
Efforts to console families of victims
Theory Y Approach

5. Media Portrayal
After 9/11
Overwhelmingly positive
America’s Mayor
ack to Agenda
Hands on approach, ability to bring people together
Time Magazine Person of the Year
Honorary Knighthood by the Queen of England

6. The “Fall” of Giuliani?
Conflicting Views
In 2007, Giuliani declared
his intention to run for
president.
Quickly lost support given
lacklustre strategies
Joe Biden commented on
Giuliani: “There’s only three
things he mentions in a
sentence - a noun, verb and
9/11”
Pro-Choice and Planned
Parenthood
Pro LGBTQ+ and same sex
marriage
Pro Gun Control
Words did not match his actions
Refused to denounce the actions
of police officers who killed
innocent Black men.
Attempt at Presidency

7. The “Fall” of Giuliani?
January 6th, 2021
Legal Advisor for Trump
During 2016 Presidency
Stated that the Black
Lives Matter movement
was racist.
Ordered to pay a sum
exceeding $140 million
for falsely accusing two
Georgia women of
conducting election
fraud in 2020.
Trump supporters
stormed the Capitol
Building in Washington,
D.C.
Attack on democracy
“So, let’s have trial by
combat”
The Controversy Continued

8. Video #1
Rudy Giuliani played a role in provoking the crowd prior to the storming of the Capitol.

9. “I was with Giuliani on 9/11. I watched his compassion
and his generosity of spirit by attending 200 funerals.
This is not Donald Trump. This is not someone who is
basically a bad guy from start to finish, in a very linear
way. He’s a much more complex figure.”
Andrew Kirtzman (Vanity Fair Biographer)
Given Andrew Kirtzman’s statement, do you believe
his contributions to politics and leadership during
9/11 outweigh his more recent controversies, or
has his reputation been irreparably damaged?
Discussion Question #1

10. Giuliani’s Power as Mayor
Referrent Power
Legitimate Power
Elected position as
mayor
Formal Authority
Earned Respect and
Admiration
Strength in Times of
Crisis
Calm & Decisive
Demeanor

11. Giuliani’s Change in Power
Referrent Power
Legitimate Power
Involvement with legal
controversies
His actions have been
condemned by the
New York State Bar
His ability to retain
admiration, respect and
a genuine connection
with his followers is
questionable

12. Great Man Theory
Suggests that exceptional leaders inherently possess
specific traits that enable them to rise and lead more
effectively than others.
Indicates that strong leaders can emerge in times of dire
necessity

13. Great Man Theory - After 9/11
Exceptional
Leadership During
Crisis
Born with Strong
Leadership Abilities
Positive Impact on
History

14. Great Man Theory - Recently
Involvement in
Multiple Legal
Issues
Lack of Effective
Leadership during
COVID-19 response
Poor Public Image

15. Drawing insights from Giuliani's
approach to leadership as mayor, what
do you think are some of the best
strategies for navigating crisis and
adversity?
Discussion Question #2

16. Transformational
Leadership
Concerned with how
certain leaders are
able to inspire and
motivate followers to
accomplish great
things.
Leadership that is
transparent, morally
grounded, and
responsive to
people’s needs and
values, simply
whether leadership is
“real” or not.
Emphasizes that
leaders should be
attentive to the needs
of followers, empower
them, and help them
develop their full
human capacities.
The situational
approach to
leadership, illustrating
that different
situations demand
different types of
leadership.
Authentic
Leadership
Servant
Leadership
Situational
Leadership
What kind of leadership does
Giuliani embody most effectively?

17. Transformational
Leadership
Provided a clear
vision for recovery
and rebuilding
efforts after 9/11
Inspired and
motivated the
citizens of New
York and the nation
as a whole
Known for his
authenticity and
straightforwardness
Communicated
openly and honestly
with the public, even
in challenging times
In response to the
attacks, he adapted
his leadership style
to address the
urgent needs of the
situation and made
critical decisions to
ensure the city’s
recovery.
Authentic
Leadership
Servant
Leadership
Situational
Leadership
What kind of leadership does
Giuliani embody most effectively?
What do you think?
Prioritized the
needs of the
affected individuals
and communities
Worked tirelessly to
assist those
impacted by the
tragedy

18. How do you think Giuliani’s legacy as a leader will be remembered,
considering both his successes and failures?
Discussion Question #3

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