As the Montgomery Bus Boycott starts, the young Martin Luther King, Jr. faces challenges to his leadership goals, strategic vision, and personal and family safety. Harvard Business School professor Bill George discusses his case entitled “Martin Luther King, Jr: A Young Minister Confronts the Challenges of Montgomery,” regarding Dr. King’s early years and how they shaped his ability to respond with courage at his crucible moment — and how leaders today can find the strength to do the same.
