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Dennis Akwara

As a starting point to begin thinking about leadership, the Great Man Theory is great. But not for anything else. No mention of women in terms of leadership. If education, environment and other stuff produced great leaders only in men, one would argue that women were present in education, environment and social issues that shaped leaders. The first computer programmer on this planet was a woman!

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by: Denis

You make an excellent point. The Great Man Theory, while a useful starting point for understanding historical perspectives on leadership, is deeply flawed in its exclusion of women. It operates on the outdated notion that leadership traits are innate and predominantly found in men, which completely ignores the contributions and potential of women.

As you rightly pointed out, the first computer programmer was a woman—Ada Lovelace. This highlights the critical role that women have played in shaping history, even when they were overlooked or marginalized. Leadership is not confined to one gender, and any theory that suggests otherwise is incomplete at best.

In today’s world, we must recognize that education, environment, and social factors contribute to the development of leaders across all genders. It’s crucial that our understanding of leadership evolves to be more inclusive, recognizing the achievements and potential of everyone, regardless of gender.

This response acknowledges the valid critique of the Great Man Theory and emphasizes the importance of inclusivity in our understanding of leadership.

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