Wayne Gretzky: Natural Leader
On Sunday April the 18th, 1999, the greatest player ever known to the NHL played his last game. Wayne Gretzky brought many leadership qualities to his team, and to the game of hockey throughout his career. Using his democratic leadership styles, Gretzky was dedicated to his hockey career and has set many examples to the NHL and to many of his admirers. His good traits as a person and a leader earned him the position to be a role model for many people in North America. Gretzky was not only a great leader in hockey; he was a great leader in life and a great person to look upon as a role model for society.A few years after Gretzky was born on January 26, 1961 in Brantford, Ontario, the young Wayne had learned to skate1. His father flooded their backyard to make an ice rink that young Gretzky skated upon and learned the game of hockey. When he was 17, he was playing for the Indianapolis Racers in the WHA (World Hockey Association) and was soon traded to the Edmonton Oilers. That season was the last in the WHA for Edmonton, as their team and 3 others merged into the NHL2. During this time, Gretzky led all the young and upcoming stars of the league and soon earned his first of four Stanley Cups with the Oilers in 1984. After 10 year
3- http://www.upperdeck.com/athletes/waynegretzky/timeline/timeline_01.aspx 1 – http://www.avsands.com/Misc1/waynegretzky_xyg_av.htm Through all his examples he has set in the 21 years he has played hockey professionally, it is only correct that he is seen as a true leader. His career brings out desire in many people, and he serves to be a good example to society. His style of leadership allows there to be a friendly bond between him as his team mates or whoever he is with, and this creates a good team that can provide good results in the end. Wayne Gretzky’s leadership traits proved to be a valuable asset during his entire hockey career, and earned him four Stanley Cups.5 Gretzky is one of the most recognized athletes in the world and will not be forgotten anytime in the future. Wayne Gretzky is a superior leader because of his attitude and dedication to his team. I feel that he serves as a very good role model as he never gives up hope on his dreams and passions, and always strives to succeed what is best for the whole of the group. He is the type of person that I would look upon not only as a great leader, but also as a great friend and individual. Gretzky inspires many people not to give up and to be persistent in their dreams. He exhibits many good traits of a good leader and it is an honour to respect him as one. His leadership qualitie
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