Nobel Prize winner George Bernard Shaw once wrote the words, "You see things and say, 'Why?' But I dream of things that never existed and say, "Why not?" (1921) George Bernard Shaw quote captures the characteristics of visionary leadership When reflecting on the ideas contained in visionary leadership, leader Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt comes in mind as one of the greatest visionary leaders in our history enthusiasts remember "Teddy" Roosevelt as a war hero who led the "Rough Riders" to victory at the Battle of San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War, however, Roosevelt served meritoriously in many other roles, as author, scholar, New York State legislator, sitting member of the United States Civil Service Commission, governor of New York, chairman of the New York Police Commission , Deputy Secretary of the Navy, Vice President to President William McKinley, and finally, US President Roosevelt him as a visionary leader who adhered to ethical guidelines and 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 lesson on all-round leadership teaches in main point number five, Transformational Leadership, that “inspirational, or charming, motivation is a leadership behavior that involves the development and articulation of visions that paint an optimistic and enthusiastic picture of the future that attracts and inspires followers” ​​(2012a). As a testament to his visionary leadership, Roosevelt "initiated construction of the Panama Canal and brokered an end to the Russo-Japanese War, for which he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 19...... middle of paper... um, the damage had already been done in terms of my subordinate's perception of my leadership skills. This incident is the perfect example of toxic leadership and abusing the power of his position as defined in the all-round leadership lesson In the end, I kept my attention focused on the tasks at hand, I persevered and completed the mission. Fortunately, I was able to demonstrate to my subordinates that the way the commander acted in that situation was not appropriate, which had a positive effect. In conclusion, Roosevelt he dreamed for his country and his people, but he did so realistically, creating practical reforms while continuing to imagine 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.