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Leadership roles and an analyzation of the central characters

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Leadership roles and an analyzation of the central characters

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Strengths and weaknesses of the president 

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Strengths and weaknesses of the president 

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Quotes and scenes supporting the president's leadership

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Quotes and scenes supporting the president's leadership

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Interpersonal skills and leadership theories

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Interpersonal skills and leadership theories

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The Bikeriders (2023) is a movie that connects to me personally. An adaptation from a book of the same name, it features true experiences from outlaw biker gangs pieces together to a storyline. This movie shows you the gritty and dirty side of the early 60s American culture where biker gangs ran all over the country. The movie dives in into what is it like to be a man in a biker gang, a man that has to decide between love and his loyalty towards his "brothers". Despite them being in a outlaw biker club, the characters speaks through a strong foundation of qualities that made them a great leader.

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This movie acts as a reminder and it provides you with an awareness on who do you associate with. Do you live around stable people with careers, someone that can sit around a coffee shops and talks about life or are you hanging around savages that raises hell wherever they go, someone that is always on the run from the law?

This movie provides a different perspectives for the watcher on what is it like on the other side.

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To no surprises, an outlaw biker gang is filled with some of the scummiest and sketchiest man to ever be around, the kind of men that will spit on the face of order. However under the leadership of Johnny Davis, he kept those men in order, he made them "civilized". The respect he was given speaks credibility for him as a leader.

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Exposition

We opens up to Kathie, a girl that followed her friend to a bar one night, dressing up in colors and perfumes to be presentable. Unknowingly to her, her friend took her to a bar that is owned by a motorcycle club. Things all seem to go wrong until she met Benny Cross, The Vice President of the club, and of course, they fell in love and got married.

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Rising action

Johnny Davis, the president of the club was asked by a member if they would want to open up another chapter of the club in Milwaukee. Initially he refused to, but he gave the member a chance to settle the dispute over a fist fight or a knife fight. The member lost but Johnny agreed to the proposal thus leading to a growth in club's influence

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A couple years later, the club, who used to be ran with rough and rowdy members, were now even worse after gaining influence and enrollment from drugs addicted - war veterans, leaving the club to be in a deplorable state, it was too big to handle and Johnny cannot do this forever, not in this state. Johnny looks for Benny to take over the club but Benny seems to be uninterested.

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12 years after the death of Johnny, the club now becoming one of the most feared club in America, with hundreds of thousands members all across America, indulging in various crimes and bringing chaos to society. Cut back to Benny, he finally found solace halfway across America, working as a full time mechanic he spends most his days fixing cars and occasionally reminiscing of his glory days.

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Johnny Davis

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A 20 year-old kid with a couple of his friends asked johnny if they can be in the club. Johnny refuses to let them in. Johnny found out about his willingness to abandon his friends to join the club. The kid got angry and attacked Jonny but get beaten up instead.

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With Johnny now feeling blue, suddenly the kid met Johnny telling he was now a part of the club in the Milwaukee chapter. He challenged Johnny for the leadership and Johnny agree to the usual fist or knife fight.

When the day comes, the kid just come up and shot johnny, leaving him to die alone.

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The kid

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Leadership roles and an analyzation of the central characters

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Leadership roles and an analyzation of the central characters

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i) Central character - Johnny the president

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i) Central character - Johnny the president

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Johnny Davis is a simple but yet a structured man, married to a wife and having 2 daughters. Johnny is the definition of a man, not afraid to lead and show examples. Johnny is big on honor and there is nothing more important to him other than loyalty and brotherhood.

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ii) Role acquisition - The rise to a leadership

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ii) Role acquisition - The rise to a leadership

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Johnny, being the founder of the club, puts himself into the position of the president, Biker gangs follow a structural hierarchy similar to one in the military. The president is seen as the highest position in command, usually making up the rules and enforcing it to his fellow members.

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A charismatic leader

Johnny is known for his charismatic personality as he has his ways of making people listen, either by brute force or by words.

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Loyalty and strength

He is someone that values loyalty above everything, which the core of a motorcycle gangs. By showing strength and loyalty to his club, he gains their trust and, in return, their allegiance.

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As the president of the Vandals, Johnny faces several challenges and issues that come with the power and responsibility. These issues often test his leadership, morals, and ability to maintain control over both his club and the dynamics with rival groups. Some of the major issues Johnny deals with are:

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Balancing Violence and Morality:

The life of a president often requires Johnny to make morally questionable decisions to ensure the survival of the club. Johnny faces moments where his sense of morality is challenged. The need to prioritize the club’s wellbeing over personal morality can bring demise to one's mental being.

Family and Personal Sacrifices:

As the president, Johnny must often put the club above everything else, including his personal life. The pressure and danger of his role strained relationships with family and friends . Johnny has to sacrifice a life of his own in being the leader.

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Doubts and jealousy :

He must navigate the doubts and jealousy that naturally arise among members who may want to challenge his leadership. Some members may not agree with his methods, Johnny has to be constantly vigilant to maintain his authority and keep these internal tensions under control.

Loyalty within a gang:

Loyalty is the core in motorcycle gangs, but it can be a fickle. Johnny must deal with members who might betray the club or shift their loyalty to another Club.

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Strength and weaknesses of the president

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Strength and weaknesses of the president

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Johnny’s role as the leader of the Vandals motorcycle club showcases both his strengths and weaknesses. His leadership style is shaped by his experiences and the rough environment of the biker world.

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Charismatic influence:

Johnny owns a natural charismatic behavior that draws people to him. He has the ability to inspire loyalty and respect among the club members. His strong presence and persuasive self help him to lead effectively, even in tough situations.

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Strategic thinking:

Johnny is able to see the bigger picture and make long-term decisions that will benefit the club. Whether it’s expanding their territory or managing the club’s finances and reputation, Johnny will think it through strategically. His ability to plan ahead helps the Vandals to stand tall among others.

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Honor and loyalty above all :

One of Johnny’s most important strengths is his loyalty to the club and his members. He leads by setting an example, which helps create a strong allegiance among his members. His sense of honor, despite the rough and violent nature of their lifestyle, manages to brings him respect.

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Emotional connections

He struggles with emotional connections with people in his personal life. The pressure of his position often leave him isolated. This emotional detachment has taken its toll with his loved ones and it made it harder for him to empathize with others.

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Morality (or lack thereof)

Johnny’s willingness to bend his morality to maintain his position or achieve goals can be a double-edged sword. it leads to him making decisions that are less than ethical. Of course being necessary for survival in the biker lifestyle, it unfortunately creates internal conflict if members see his actions as going too far.

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Fear of Losing Control:

Johnny’s greatest weakness as the president was his fear of losing his position or control over the club. This fear was caused by his inability to accept that he might lose what he had created, leading him to distrust even his closest buddies. It is also one of the driving points that ultimately leads to his demise

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Quotes and scenes supporting the president's leadership

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Quotes and scenes supporting the president's leadership

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Multiple central issues are explored in this movie, primarily revolving around themes of loyalty, power, identity, and the brutal realities of life within a motorcycle gang.

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The movie explores how violence is necessary to life in a motorcycle gang. From turf wars with rival clubs to the enforcement of rules, respect and loyalty within the club, violence becomes a not an option but a must. The film portrays how violence affects not only the victims but also the culprit, showing the psychological toll it will gives you.

This issue is seem by the fact that the characters often use violence to maintain power, control, and respect.

It leads to long-term consequences, including injury, death, and losing your moral conscience

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As the world around the club changes, the gang must adapt. The club faces social and cultural changes of the 1960s and 1970s, especially after the Vietnam war. The club cultures evolves from enjoying a ride with your friends to be a criminal activity haven

as well as external threats from law enforcement and rival gangs, challenge the stability of the club. As law enforcement saw the insurgence of a outlaw motorcycle club, they were doing everything in their power to stop it from spreading. The movie addresses how the club's internal dynamics must evolve to survive in a world that is becoming increasingly different to what they were used to

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Towards the end of the film, Benny considered the possibility of escaping the life of a biker. He contemplates the idea of personal redemption, freedom from the violence, and a chance at something more peaceful. Some members were shown to be in a much better place from where they were before, one of them even became a cop.

This shown that despite coming from the same dirty backgrounds, some people can really change, it is only up to them whether they are looking for it or no.

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Interpersonal skills and leadership theory

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Interpersonal skills and leadership theory

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Johnny's character in The Bikeriders shows various leadership theories and interpersonal skills, some of which are:

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Empathy: Johnny demonstrates a strong sense of empathy in his relationships with other members of the club. He understands their struggles, fears, and needs, which allows him to make decisions that balance the interests of the group while maintaining his leadership. His ability to listen and understand the emotional landscape of his fellow bikers helps him maintain trust and loyalty within the club.

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One of his key interpersonal skills is his ability to manage these conflicts, either by direct confrontation or through negotiation. He often uses his charisma and authority to de-escalate tensions and keep the club unified.

Example: When there’s a power struggle or when members are in disagreement, Johnny takes charge and resolves the conflict, either through direct communication or by asserting his leadership.

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Transformational Leadership

Inspiration and Vision: Johnny has many aspects of transformational leadership, particularly in his ability to inspire and motivate the members of the Vandals. He offers a vision for the club’s future—one that includes growth, respect, and dominance within the biker world.

Example: When Johnny speaks to his members about the importance of unity and protecting the club’s legacy, he uses language that invokes a sense of purpose. His passion for the gang and its survival motivates the members to respect and follow his lead, even when it means taking great risks.

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Authoritarian (Autocratic) Leadership

At times, Johnny adopts an authoritarian leadership style, where he makes the needed decisions and expects his orders to be followed without question. This is especially true in moments of crisis, where swift decisions are required to protect the club or maintain control.

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Johnny's leadership is often tested through various moments that highlight both his effectiveness and the ineffectiveness of his approach.

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Scene: In a particularly tense moment, Johnny is confronted with an unexpected external threat—a confrontation with a rival gang testing one of the Vandals. Faced with this pressure, Johnny makes the tough call to take immediate action which is to strike first.

Effective Leadership Explanation: His quick thinking and assertiveness in this moment prevent the club from being caught off-guard or overwhelmed. His actions showcase his capability to lead in high-stakes situations where hesitation could mean disaster.

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Scene: Cockroach, one of the founding members of the Vandals want out, he told his dreams of becoming a motorcycle cops and get beaten out by the new members of the group, Johnny figure out a way to help him escape the club by faking his death.

Effective Leadership Explanation: Johnny’s ability to show empathy makes him a good leader, he resonates. with his members and even shows disgusts to those who attacked him just because he want out, Johnny's idea of faking cockroach's death helped him to escape without anyone being suspicious and starts looking for him

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Scene: Throughout the film, Johnny’s obsession with the club begins to take a toll on his personal relationships, particularly with his wife. In one scene, his wife expresses frustration over Johnny’s constant prioritization of the club over their relationship. Johnny, however, brushes off her concerns, choosing to continue on his duties as the club’s president.

Ineffective Leadership Explanation: Johnny’s inability to balance his commitment to the club with his personal relationships shows a lack of emotional intelligence ad care towards anything other than the club. His decision to neglect the needs of his partner creates a distance in their relationship , costing himself his own relationship

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Scene: As Johnny’s begins to wrestle with the morality of his decisions. In several scenes, he questions the violent actions required to maintain the club’s dominance and the consequences of those actions on his own conscience. However, he doesn’t fully address or resolve these worries and instead continuing on a path of violence and aggression.

Ineffective Leadership Explanation: Johnny’s inability to reconcile the violence and brutality of his leadership with his personal morals leaves him in a state of internal conflict. This lack of self-resolution creates a leadership flaw, where his effectiveness is compromised because he is not at peace with the path he has chosen.

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The movie illustrates the importance of emotional intelligence, decisiveness, and balance in leadership.

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Lesson: Leaders with high emotional intelligence can develop empathy and manage their own emotions and the emotions of others, leading to stronger interpersonal relationships and better decision-making in leading and in personal life.

Takeaway: Johnny’s journey emphasizes on the importance of having a clear morality code and empatheticness in leadership. While he does have some emotional intelligence in understanding the motivations of his members, his emotional detachment from his personal relationships, especially with his partner, shows that neglecting one’s emotional needs and relationships can weaken leadership effectiveness.

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Lesson: In times of crisis, leaders must be able to make quick, clear decisions. Indecision or hesitation towards something can cause uncertainty and ruin trust within the leadership.

Takeaway: Johnny’s ability to make tough decisions under pressure is one of his defining traits. While his authoritative leadership can sometimes oppress others, it also ensures that the club remains unified in crucial moments. Leaders need to be confident in their decisions, particularly when the stakes are high.

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Quote: What, you leave your friends behind like that?

Scene - When The Kid asked Johnny to join the club, he shrugs him off because of the reason that they are still dumb teenagers, he sees them as too pure to join a club that is falling apart, he eventually tested The Kid by asking him to abandoning his friends, which he did and Johnny hated the fact that he has no loyalty towards anyone.

Impact - In the world of the biker gang, loyalty to one another is not just a need but a fundamental expectation. The members see each other as a family, bound by trust, shared experiences, and a sense of identity. To leave a friend or abandon the group in a moment of need is seen as a violation of the code and an act of betrayal and that is never tolerable.

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Quote: That was takin' care of Cockroach.

Scene - Right after shooting Cockroach in the legs to help fake his death and to escape town. He being questioned by Benny on his senseless act of violence.

Impact - Although be seemed as a violence act, it was all to help Cockroach leave town, Johnny figured out a way that is foolproof for him as an escape, thought jarring to know that the only way to escape is by being dead, Johnny actually did managed to give new life to cockroach.

Note that the name Cockroach here is a double entendre, shooting cockroach can also be interpreted as taking care of pests, It implies a ruthless, no-nonsense approach to dealing with enemies or those who are perceived as threats to the club’s power, reputation, or survival.