Bono has demonstrated leadership qualities on and off stage. Following his music and life over the last 20 years I have found him best represented as a promoter and supporter.
Using his musical career to improve humanity, Bono has demonstrated many characteristics of a promoter. Watching U2 on stage, I found his stage presence warm and persuasive. His calculated rhythms and amazing ability to communicate messages through his lyrics allows him to command and promote his message. His music is creative and his concerts are imaginative. Currently U2 is on their 360 degree tour. This tour has progressed concert expectations as they are selling out stadiums across the globe with record attendance. Following Bono for so long I have found it really difficult to determine if his music leads the message or his message leads the music. Regardless of which it is his ability to promote both is astounding.
As much as Bono promotes his message and music he is also a great supporter. He is willing to take direction as he has in Africa. U2 has donated over 6 million dollars to eliminate poverty in Africa. His willingness to take clear direction is certainly agreeable to others as is the band’s countless other efforts (Jackson, 2003). From AIDS to eliminating world hunger, Bono gives to put others at ease.
Combining his ability to promote with his supportive attribute, Bono and his band U2 have redefined philanthropy. Their strong humanitarian nature has made him a positive, well respective leader of the world.
Jackson, L. (2003). Bono: His Life, Music, and Passions. Citadel: New York.
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"Bono gives to put others at ease", is well stated. I feel that when you put others at ease they trust in you and a great leader needs to earn the trust of those they lead. Bono does indeed give back to humankind.
ReplyDeleteI wrote about Brendan Dawes. He is an artist, inventor and designer. Bono and Dawes share creativity as a common trait.
Revisiting the idea that Bono gives back to humankind, I can find this trait in Dawes also. Dawes finds it essential to give his programming code, design files and creative secrets away. He offers them in his books and on his free access web site. He encourages others to learn through using his creations as a starting point to dissect and build upon. Like Bono I feel Dawes has true, selfless interest in human advancement.