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Genghis Khan
By: Ethan Norfleet
Early Childhood and Birth
• Born with the name Timujin Borjigin in the
year 1162 near Lake Baikal, Mongolia.
• Dad died when Timujin was young granting
him the title of leader of his clan.
Lake Baikal, Mongolia
Harsh Circumstances
• Timujin was denied leadership by
his half-brother
• His half-brother kicked Timujin
and his mother out of the clan
• Timujin later returned a killed his
brother claiming his throne
• Later named “Genghis Khan”
Education As A Child
• Timujin never had any formal
form of education as he mainly
lived off the land .
Personality and Values
• Honesty and loyalty was a big part of
Genghis Khan’s personality.
• As he trusted his generals and gave them
free rein in battles.
• Also he gave them some key decision
making abilities when they embarked on
campaigns.
Personality cont.
• Spirituality is was another key part of
his personality in his later years.
• Genghis Khan was very interested in
Buddhists and Taoists religions.
Qualities of a Good Leader
• He was a very demanding leader who
got things done.
• He certainly “walked the talk” as he
carried out every threats that he
made.
• He leadership style is very
Autocratic.
How He Developed Leadership
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• Genghis Khan developed
leadership through trial and
error.
• He learned it on his own
trying this and trying that
using what worked the best.
Accomplishments
• His accomplishments included:
1. He took over almost all of Asia creating
an Empire in his wake.
2. Genghis Khan was able to unify the
Mongolians and rival clans.
Why I chose Genghis Khan
• The reason I picked Genghis Khan is because I
knew who he was and wanted to learn more in
depth about him and wanted to learn great
autocratic leadership skills from one of the
greatest leaders in the history of the world.
Resources
1. http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Genghis_Khan#Ge
nghis_Khan.27s_personality
2. http://www.history.com/topics/genghis-khan
3. http://100leaders.org/genghis-khan
4. http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/1996/12/genghiskhan/edwards-text