Nobel Prize winner George Bernard Shaw once wrote these words: “You see things; and you say: “Why? » But I dream of things that never existed and I say, “Why not? (1921). George Bernard Shaw's quote captures the characteristics of visionary leadership. When thinking about the ideas contained in visionary leadership, leader Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt comes to mind as one of the greatest visionary leaders of our time. "Teddy" Roosevelt is remembered by enthusiasts as a war hero who led the "Rough Riders" to victory at the Battle of San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War; New York State Legislator, serving member of the United States Civil Service Commission, Governor of New York, Chairman of the New York Police Commission, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Vice President to the President William McKinley and ultimately the actions of United States President Roosevelt define him. him as a visionary leader who adhered to ethical guidelines and as an individual worthy of study and reflection. A visionary leader must also be a transformational leader and possess essential intellectual, intrinsic and extrinsic behaviors. The Complete Leadership Lesson teaches in main point number five, Transformational Leadership, that "inspirational motivation, or charm, is a leadership behavior that involves developing and articulating visions that paint an optimistic and enthusiastic picture of the future that is attractive and inspiring for followers. » (2012a). As a testament to his visionary leadership, Roosevelt "began construction of the Panama Canal and mediated the end of the Russo-Japanese War, for which he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 19... ... middle of paper ... uh, the damage had already been done in terms of my subordinate's perception of my leadership abilities. This incident is the perfect example of toxic leadership and abuse of power as defined in the Complete Leadership Lesson. In the end, I kept my attention focused on the tasks at hand, persevered, and accomplished the mission. Fortunately, I was able to show my subordinates that the way the commander was behaving in this situation was not appropriate, which had a positive effect. In conclusion, Roosevelt dreamed for his country and his people, but he did so realistically, creating practical reforms while envisioning a nation of greatness. Through his education, experiences, and visions, Roosevelt emerges as a visionary leader who adhered to ethical principles, leaving a lasting impact on America's military and political history..