Joan of Arc Revolutionary Leader Or Heretic Joan

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Joan of Arc Revolutionary Leader Or Heretic?

Joan of Arc Revolutionary Leader Or Heretic?

Joan of Arc Link to Video

Joan of Arc Link to Video

The Hundred Years War n n War ongoing for 100 years No end in

The Hundred Years War n n War ongoing for 100 years No end in sight

Who was Joan of Arc? n n n n Girl who was the daughter

Who was Joan of Arc? n n n n Girl who was the daughter of prosperous peasants from an area of Burgundy that had suffered under the English 17 years old Uneducated Ill-treated by her family Strong religious convictions Saints spoke to her Feminist

French Army n n Fighting only to save themselves not for the common good

French Army n n Fighting only to save themselves not for the common good Joined for the money Would “run” from battle Disengaged

French Army n “Our solders are always beaten because they are fighting only to

French Army n “Our solders are always beaten because they are fighting only to save their skins; and the shortest way to save your skin is to run away. Our knights are thinking only of the money they will make in ransoms: it is not to kill or be killed with them, but pay or be paid. ” - Joan of Arc in SAINT JOAN by George Bernard Shaw

Joan Announces the Capture of Orleans to the King

Joan Announces the Capture of Orleans to the King

Joan of Arc (1412 -1432) n n n She brought inspiration and a sense

Joan of Arc (1412 -1432) n n n She brought inspiration and a sense of national identity and selfconfidence. With her aid, the king was crowned at Reims [ending the “disinheritance”]. She was captured during an attack on Paris and fell into English hands. n Because of her “unnatural dress” and claim to divine guidance, she was condemned and burned as a heretic in 1432.

Six Steps of Effective Leadership 1. Clarifying the Center n Strong sense of purpose.

Six Steps of Effective Leadership 1. Clarifying the Center n Strong sense of purpose. n Heard voices which she believed were direction from God. n Brave and believed in protection from God.

Six Steps to Effective Leadership 2. n n n Clarifying what is possible Vision-Believed

Six Steps to Effective Leadership 2. n n n Clarifying what is possible Vision-Believed she could lead the French Army to victory. Engaging the army. Connecting them to higher purpose.

Six Steps to Effective Leadership 3. n n Clarifying what others can contribute Empowering

Six Steps to Effective Leadership 3. n n Clarifying what others can contribute Empowering the French Army. King and Commander contributed their support and gave her convictions legitimacy.

Six Steps to Effective Leadership 4. n n n Supporting others so they can

Six Steps to Effective Leadership 4. n n n Supporting others so they can contribute Conveyed her vision of success and instilled confidence in the French Army Taught them how to fight Active member of combat

Six Steps to Effective Leadership 5. n n Being relentless Stood firm in her

Six Steps to Effective Leadership 5. n n Being relentless Stood firm in her convictions until death. Ability to convince King and Commander of her abilities Ability to get soldiers and captains to follow her. Self confidence, determination, and courage.

Six Steps to Effective Leadership 6. n n n Measuring and celebrating progress French

Six Steps to Effective Leadership 6. n n n Measuring and celebrating progress French army won against the English French King reclaimed the throne Pride was instilled in the army

Joan of Arc: Hero or Heretic? n How is this quote fitting when thinking

Joan of Arc: Hero or Heretic? n How is this quote fitting when thinking about Joan of Arc? n “One man’s martyr is another man’s hero. One man’s terrorist is another man’s champion. ”