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IELTS Essay: Some people are born to be leaders, others believe that leadership can be lea...

Prompt

Some people are born to be leaders, others believe that leadership can be learnt. Discuss and give opinion.

#leadership#innate_vs_learned#talent#development#education

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 presents both views clearly; Band 9 argues that certain foundational traits may predispose people toward leadership, but modern leadership roles require learned skills, and context determines which qualities matter.

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Key concepts in this essay

Genetic predisposition
Environmental influences
Training and mentorship
Situational leadership
Trait vs. skill distinction

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Treating nature vs. nurture as a binary instead of recognizing interaction effects
Relying only on anecdotal examples (e.g., 'Churchill was born a leader') without evidence of broader patterns
Conflating leadership traits with personality traits, making the debate circular

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