Angela Merkel's Leadership Style

This lecture delves into Angela Merkel's journey from a physicist to the first female Chancellor of Germany, highlighting her transition from academia to politics. It explores her leadership style, emphasizing her approach to decision-making, team building, and conflict resolution, both at the national and international levels. The lecture also discusses Merkel's role as a mediator in European politics, her emphasis on cooperation within the European Union, and her handling of the refugee crisis. It reflects on her leadership qualities, such as empathy, goal orientation, and trust-building, while analyzing her impact on Germany's global leadership position.