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Martha Washington’s leadership lessons

Martha Washington’s leadership lessons. By: Teresa Potter. The General & Mrs. Washington. “Men are the head of the family. Women are the neck; they can turn the head wherever they please.”. Martha’s Recipe for Leadership. From Mrs. Potter’s Kitchen.

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Martha Washington’s leadership lessons

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  1. Martha Washington’s leadership lessons By: Teresa Potter

  2. The General & Mrs. Washington “Men are the head of the family. Women are the neck; they can turn the head wherever they please.”

  3. Martha’s Recipe for Leadership From Mrs. Potter’s Kitchen 1 tsp. Humbleness ½ tsp. of Strength 2 Cups Compassion 1 Tbsp. Presentation 2 Tbsp. Goodness 1 Cup Attentiveness 2 Cups Courageousness 2 Cups Positive Attitude Pour together the first five ingredients. Blend in strength and presentation. Carefully add attentiveness. Bake for a lifetime. Carefully remove and enjoy Martha’s recipe for leadership!

  4. A Leader is Humble “I took a Ride to Cambridge and waited on Mrs. Washington…I was Receiv’d with that politness and Respect shewn in a first interview among the well bred and with the Ease and Cordiallity of Friendship of a much Earlier date. …I think the complacency of her Manners speaks at once the Benevolence of her Heart, and her affability, Candor and Gentleness Quallify her to soften the hours of private Life or to sweeten the Care of the Hero and smooth the Rugged scenes of War…”

  5. A leader is compassionate George and Martha Washington with their adopted children/grandchildren Eliza and George Washington Parke Custis.

  6. A leader is courageous

  7. A Leader Has A Positive Attitude “I have learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances.” Martha Washington

  8. A Leader Has strength • 1st husband, Daniel Parke Custis, died on July 8, 1757 • June 1773, daughter, Patsy Custis died of epilepsy • November 1781, son, Jacky Custis died from camp fever

  9. A leader values presentation Martha had a simple, dignified appearance that bespoke quality.

  10. A Leader is attentive Maintained a close and involved interest in business matters. Bargained with merchants. Scrutinized shipments of goods that arrived.

  11. A leader values democracy “I was most pleased with Mrs. Washington and her spirit. She seemed ready to make any sacrifice and was cheerful though I knew she felt anxious. She talked like a Spartan mother to her son going to battle. ‘I hope you will stand firm-I know George will.” -Edmund Pendleton, First Continental Congress

  12. Martha Washington forged the role of the President’s wife that would be followed for years to come.

  13. A Leader values integrity “She could not see why so much fuss was made over ‘the Genl, he was only a man!,” but Mrs. Washington’s beauty and goodness had been unmatched. -a Mount Vernon Slave

  14. “Behind every good man is a woman, and that woman is Martha Washington.”

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