...LEADERSHIP SUMMARY – MICHELLE OBAMA HISTORY Michelle Obama was born Michelle LaVaughn Robinson on January 17, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois. Michelle was raised on Chicago's South Side in a one-bedroom apartment. Her father, Fraser Robinson, was a city pump operator and a Democratic precinct captain. Her mother, Marian, was a Spiegel's secretary who later stayed home to raise Michelle and her older brother, Craig. The family has been described as a close-knit one that shared family meals, read and played games together. She attended Princeton University, graduating cum laude in 1985, and went on to earn a law degree from Harvard Law School in 1988. Following law school, she worked at a Chicago law firm, where she met her husband, President Barack Obama. The couple married on October 3, 1992. The couple have two daughters, Malia (born 1998) and Natasha, known as Sasha (2001). Michelle Obama first caught the eye of a national audience while at her husband's side when he delivered a high-profile speech at the Democratic National Convention in 2004. Barack Obama was later elected to the U.S. Senate from Illinois that November and went on to become president. As first lady, she has focused her attention on current social issues. CHARACTERISTICS After her husband's political role pushed the Obama family into the spotlight, Michelle was publicly recognized for her steely, no-nonsense campaign style as well as her sense of fashion. In May of 2006, Michelle was featured in Essence magazine...
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...Barack Obama Barack Obama was born on August 4, 1961 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was born to a bi-racial couple. His father was an immigrant from Kenya. His mother was from Kansas. When he was two years old, his parents separated later divorcing. His father remarried and relocated the family to Jakarta, Indonesia. His mother had some concerns for his safety and education, so at the age of 10, Barak was sent to live with grandparents in Hawaii. Barack Obama grew up in a middle-class upbringing with a strong sense of family and the value of education. Through his adolescence, he struggled with the absence of his father. He was uncertain personal and racial identity. His father’s failed aspirations and absence became a cautionary tale of life for him. Obama has been quoted saying “Every man is either trying to live up to his father’s expectations or making up his mistakes.” Excelling in school and basketball, he graduated High school from Pun haw academy in 1979 with honors. He then went on to attend Columbia University. He graduated with a degree in political science. In 1988, he attended Harvard Law School. While at Harvard, he met his wife, Michelle. They settled down in Chicago, where Obama practiced as a civil rights lawyer. This is where he began his political career. He began a helping as an organized for registration drive during Bill Clinton’s presidential campaign. In, 2000, Obama made an unsuccessful Democratic primary run for the U.S. House of Representatives...
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...class girl to First Lady, Michelle Obama articulates these leadership qualities. Michelle Obama speaks out and uses her intelligence, confidence, determination, sociability, charisma, and authentic abilities to her advantage. She engages even to the point of breaking precedent. In addition, she also illustrates some leadership theories like theory Y, relationship theory, participative theory, and contingency theory. She uses her status as a role model in a positive and influential manner. Altogether, Michelle Obama is a different kind of First Lady, one who instead of being defined by her husband, defines herself. Michelle Obama was born January 17, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois. She grew up in Chicago, in a one bedroom apartment with her family. Her mother, Martin was a secretary, who later decided to be a stay at home mom to raise the children. In addition, her father Frasier was city pump operator. Michelle and brother slept in the living room. They did not have their own bedroom so they separated the living room creating their own personal space. Their parents were very strict on education and wanted nothing but the best for their children. Both her and brother learned how to read by the age of four and later both skipped the second grade. “The family has been described as a close-knit one that shared family meals, read and played games together” ("Michelle Obama biography," 2012). Due to this reason, she is the woman she is today. As a child, Michelle was a gifted student. She...
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...Comparative of Woman’s Roles throughout the centuries On November 4, 2008, President Obama was elected as the first African America President of the United States of America. This was a Mile stone in American history. In 1865, the country lost our sixteenth President, Mr Lincoln who was assassinated. Often times it is stated that President Obama and President Lincoln are similar in many ways, may it be their speaking abilities, their campaign strategies and their political issues facing the nation during their term in office. The wives of these two men marked their place in history and progress forward the roles of women during their husband’s time in office. Michelle Obama represents the now and Mary Todd Lincoln represents the past which characterize how women roles as the first lady have changed dramatically. In the 20th century there is the first African American “first lady” in the white house. Her presence in the Whitehouse has changed the traditional landscape of what is the norm for society. The role of the first ladies present and past centuries continues to illustrate how imperative it is for them to identify and engage in the needs of the people. Michelle Obama and Mary Lincoln possess the ability to influence and captivate target groups for support. These women exhibit the ability to balance career, family, and support their spouses. Michelle was born in Chicago, Illinois, born to Marian and Fraser Robinson. Her parents were working class people who lived...
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...Gunawan Public Speaking 4th of July Speech 7/11/2012 The fourth of July speech that I choose is Obama Speech. The speech was held in White House building. He was accompanied by Michelle Obama the first lady. They hosted a barbeque party in the white house lawn. While everybody gather in the lawn for the party, He is giving a speech for this Fourth of July in 2012. The topic of his speech is about military “Represent what is best in America”. He thanks military heroes in the Fourth of July celebration. He said that “You serve under our proud flag. You and your families sacrifice more than most of us can ever know all in defense of those God-given rights that were first put to paper 236 years ago: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,”. He is then welcome everybody there for the barbeque and off courses the fireworks. The content of the speech is light and doesn’t contain anything that hard to understand. Simply thanking and naming all the people who become heroes to America and then he invites all the people to enjoy the food and the fireworks. He delivers the speech very loud and clear. He has a very good eye contact, he is reading a note but he keeps maintaining the eye contact to all the people who is coming there. He also doesn’t seem nervous or anxious at all. He maintains the speed of his speech very well and he doesn’t lose his composure when people are giving him applause. The situation there seems really happy and casual. I can see Obama wearing a casual...
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...Michelle Obama My favorite leader is Michelle Obama because she is a very inspiring and charismatic woman. She is not only the honorable First Lady of our country but is also a very active individual who has taken initiative to literally bring change into this nation by starting a campaign about combating obesity in our nation. Michelle hasn’t just been motivating people to change after taking her role as First Lady; rather she has been an independent and successful woman in her past as well. Michelle got her undergraduate education at Princeton and went to Harvard Law School to become a lawyer after which she continued to focus in social work. In 1993 she became an executive director for the Chicago Office of Public Allies where she helped young adults develop careers in the public sector. Then, in 1996 she became an associate dean in the University of Chicago and developed the first community service program. Furthermore, she became a vice president for external affairs at The University of Chicago Medical Center. Now she serves as a board member for the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Since the beginning of her husband’s career as a president, she has been played a very supporting role for him. However, that responsibility hasn’t stopped her from playing an active role for this nation. Currently she is working hard towards helping military families by encouraging women to balance family and work life. Also, her latest project is promoting volunteer work and healthier...
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...Chapter 10 – Increasing Profitability through Diversification CORPORATE LEVEL STRATEGY ARTICLE SYNOPSIS References/ Retrieved from: http://www.forbes.com/sites/arieladams/2013/03/14/montblanc-on-how-to-be-a-luxury-brand-for-many/ Ariel Adams is an Author and a Forbes Contributor Just to tell you a little about him, he covers both timepieces and other luxury items that interest him, such as cars and technology. He states that he has an unshakable interest in wrist watches mixed with a passion for curiosity afforded him the opportunity to make them his career. He has spent a lot of his time traveling internationally to Europe to meet with esteemed watch makers and to get a hands-on look at many of the rare and interesting timepieces and items he both loves and write’s about. CEO of Montblanc is Lutz Bethge The reason why Adams interviewed Mr. Lutz Bethge was due to the fact that he was curious how he maintained this strong image while diversify its products line that ranges from pens and watches to leather goods and fragrances, while still offering something for customers at the very top. Here is just a little of what Mr. Bethge had to say in reference to that: CEO Lutz Bethge states his company’s strategy for successfully diversifying its product line with new categories such as leather goods and timepieces, was due to the fact that they could rely on the trust of our customers, who believed in Montblanc as a brand that provided not only excellence in its core category...
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...1 POPULAR CULTURE ESSAY Popular Culture Essay Racquel Gibbs English 101-142 Prof: Marten – Miller 2 POPULAR CULTURE ESSAY Racquel Gibbs English 101-142 Prof: Marten – Miller In society today there are many forms of popular cultures that have a compelling impact on our ideals, norms, attitudes and values of the world. Childhood obesity is a major contemporary epidemic in low-income communities. Some reasons for this infectious disease are lack of essential resources in underprivileged communities, unhealthy eating habits and lack of exercise, and Lack of education and healthcare. These are some of the struggles that neighborhoods face today. Many neighborhoods are lacking essential resources that contribute to living a healthy life. A large percentage of low-income environments are suffering from deprivation and unfortunately they are overeating. In addition, people have limited access to healthcare where they can learn through literature and professionals about children being overweight and the proper steps that need to be taken to correct this matter. Due to economic strain these families are struggling to provide food in general, but because their funds only allow them but so much it cause worse eating habits, plus there is lack exercising too. The underserved communities have a variety of fast food restaurants to eat from however; they do not have a variation of fresh produce markets available. If there are available retailers, the price for 3 POPULAR...
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...Seelische Gewalt ist stärker verbreitet als die körperliche Obwohl es den Menschen gut bekannt ist, dass die Gewalt nichts Gutes ins Leben bringt, kommt dieses Phänomen in verschiedenen Formen sehr oft vor. Es ist unmöglich zu bestimmen, welche Art der Gewalt (seelische oder körperliche) stärker verbreitet ist. Die beliebige Art der Gewalt hat schwere Konsequenzen für den allgemeinen Zustand des Menschen, d.h. für die physische und psychische Gesundheit. Die Opfer der Gewalt sind oft die schwachsten Mitglieder der Gesellschaft – Kinder und Frauen. Sie werden häufiger untergedrückt als Männer, weil sie gewöhnlich nicht imstande sind, der Miβhandlung selbststandig entgegenzustehen, und deshalb lassen sie sich einfacher einschüchtern. Was die Frauen anbetrifft, leiden viele von ihnen unter den Gewaltakte ihrer Ehepartner. Die Statistik zeigt, dass die häusliche Gewalt in jeder vierten Familie in Russland verwendet wird. Eine Menge Frauen wird zu Hause geschlagen und beleidigt. Viele Männer demonstrieren auf diese Weise seine Eifersucht und sein Wunsch, alle Aspekte im Leben der Frau zu kontrollieren.Viele von ihnen meinen auch, dass sie mit der Gewalt die entstehende Familienprobleme lösen können. Für einige Männer ist die Gewalt (einschlieβlich sexuelle) einfach ein Mittel, die negativen Emotionen auszugieβen. Es ist ein Paradox, aber nach den Statistikangaben können die Frauen brutale Mißhandlung in der Ehe bis zu 10 Jahren dulden, bevor sie sich zu einigen Veränderungen...
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...VEJLEDNING I UDARBEJDELSE AF KEMIRAPPORT En kemirapport bør indeholde følgende oplysninger og AFSNIT: Oplysninger på forsiden : (side nul; husk sidenumre) TITEL på rapporten / øvelsen. DATO for udførelse samt aflevering. DIT NAVN samt klasse / hold / gruppemedlemmer. Formål: Her skal du skrive et par linjer om formålet med forsøget – hvilke kemiske sammenhænge skal afprøves eller demonstreres med forsøget. INDLEDNING: Skriv nogle linier mere perspektiverende art, fundet på Internet / leksikon / dagblad… Rapporten får herved en mere læseværdig start for f.eks. en kammerat på en anden skole, og øger "din egen bevidsthed" ! TEORI: En redegørelse med dine egne ord for teorien bag øvelsen. Skal indeholde reaktionsligninger og reaktionstyper. MATERIALER: En liste over ALLE de materialer, der bruges til øvelsen. Dvs. alle glasvarer, alle kemikalier, opløsningers koncentration (evt. anføres giftighed og eventuelle særlige forholdsregler), alt apparatur osv. Det er meningen, at man skal kunne bruge materialelisten til senere at finde tingene frem, hvis man vil gentage øvelsen. METODE: En gennemgang af fremgangsmåden / øvelsens udførelse - illustreret med tegning af opstillingen og meget gerne inddelt i passende underpunkter. Igen er det meningen, at en udenforstående skal kunne gentage øvelsen, kun med rapporten i hånden. Hvis materialelisten er meget lang, eller hvis metoden...
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...Abstract The various forms of persuasive tactics are ideal for public leadership in effectively gaining and leading an audience. Public leaders have a great responsibility in effectively leading an audience, crowd or various forums to complete a goal. How the public leader interacts with potential followers can determine if and when a task will reach completion. The documentation below will cast some light into the various persuasive forms of leadership, followed by an evaluation of persuasive tactics used to facilitate change. As change is often met with resistance persuasive tactics are ideal. Two sources referenced as credible tactics are logical and transformational. The documentation includes two prominent public figures First Lady Michelle Obama and Billionaire Oprah Winfrey in reference to successful persuasive skills used to influence followers and votes. The information shared is from the perspective of a student. The intent is not to discredit the authors or public figures of any credit for works performed. * Persuasion Contrary to what people may believe, persuasion is healthy and rewarding! According to (Rusaw), transformational leaders use tactics to educate and inspire followers to achieve a completed goal or task. As differences in views may label persuasion as being manipulative, in leadership the task is warranted. Great public leaders possess skills and tactics for gaining supporters and followers that aid political forums and completion of task. The...
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...My Mother is My Greatest Influencer in My Life The person who influences me the most is my mother. My mother is the type of person who has thoughtful discussions about the importance of having a lovable family. My mother is the type of person who always has the time to listen when I really needed to express my feelings. I consider my mother a security blanket because she always listens to me at anytime of the day or night no matter if she is sleeping, sick or busy. She is always helping my sister and me when we are in the time of need. She always lends a helping hand to others as well. Growing up with such a strong role model, I developed many of her characteristics and interests. Even before my first tear hit the ground my mother is there to wipe it away. When I am feeling down she is always there when I need her the most. She is the kind of mom who would always stick out for my sister and me. Even when times got rough she would never let her hardships in her life distress her children. My mother has always been a very strong role model to me growing up with someone like her to look up to has changed my life in many different ways. As a child she taught me everything from feeding myself and dressing myself, and also how to be respectful to adults. She has helped me to grow physically and intellectually. She would always call me to wake me up for school and after every phone call she would say I love you and have a good day at school. That would mean a lot to me because...
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...Geld, Geld und nochmals Geld für das Auslandssemester in Neuseeland Für das Auslandssemester in Neuseeland kommen natürlich einiege Kosten auf einen zu. Die Semestergebühren belaufen sich auf ungefähr 7000 - 10000 NZ$ (4214-6020€) wenn aber deine Hochschule oder Universität einer Partnerschaft mit dem Lehrinstitut in Neuseeland hat, sollte man sich dieses Vorteil nicht entgehen lassen. Plus die Auslandsversicherung in Höhe von ca. 245 NZ$ (148€). Die Flugkosten belaufen sich je nach Abflugdatum und Buchungszeitpunkt auf zwischen 1100-1600€. Bei STA-Travel erhält man als Student auch noch mal einen bemerkenswerten Rabatt. Die Lebenshaltungskosten incl. Unterkunft liegen bei ca. 600€/(Juli-November = 3000€) wobei die Lebenshaltungskosten in Neuseeland niedriger sind als in Deutschland( http://www.tourleader.co.nz/de/index.php/neuseeland-reiseplanung/neuseeland-geld-kosten-preise ). Das Visum in Höhe von EUR 110,- ist zu zahlen per Verrechnungsscheck oder Euroscheck. Somit sollte man für ein Auslandssemester in Neuseeland mit einer Summe +/- zwischen 8500€ und 10.900€ an Grundkosten rechnen. Wobei diese Kosten wie schon oben erwähnt durch eine Partnerschaft des Lehramts und eine günstige Unterkunft reduziert werden können. Leider ist der NZ$ zum € Kurs nicht mehr so ganz beachtlich wie vor einem Jahr trotzdem zeigt er momentan eine positive Tendenz und ist mit momentan 0,602NZ$ zu 1€ bzw. 1NZ§ zur 1.660€ immer noch sehr hoch. Wie sich der Devisen Graph der letzten zwei Jahre...
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...April Hardee Professor Jamie Haines ENG11 7/5/16 School Lunch Programs With the new and improved “heathier” lunch menu most students and teachers would rather turn down this free meal, and head over to their next period class instead. Others see this change to be remarkable and a great way to help kids balance what they eat. Since this act passed in 2010 and was sponsored by first lady Michelle Obama the disputation of a healthier menu has been a nonstop argument between schools and the NCLP (National School Lunch Program). With nothing but good intentions involved most students would rather stick to their bad eating habits. Trading in those fried potato wedges for a whole wheat sub was not so easy for some, and the controversy of a healthy school menu aroused quickly. Kids and even staff seemed uneasy about the change and thought it was a bit drastic. With unhealthy lunch and snacking taking from kids, they look at lunch to be a disadvantage to get rejuvenated for next two to three classes. Most kids are no longer waiting for the bell to dismiss for lunch anymore because of the unappetizing school menu. With nothing but good intentions involved with changing the schools menu kids feel otherwise. National School Lunch Programs thought the idea of what you do should balance out with what you eat and that idea should apply to students as well. Knowing students have no in school activities that requires major...
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...Dienstleistungen des täglichen Bedarfs • Banken / Versicherungen - Bargeldversorgung - Finanzberatung - Personenbezogene Versicherungen - Sachbezogene Versicherungen • Bildung / Erziehung / Betreuung - Schulangebot o Grundschule o Gymnasium o Hauptschule o Realschule - Kindergarten - Freizeitgestaltung Jugendliche - Bibliotheken - Nachhilfe / Hausaufgabenbetreuung - Kindertagesstätten - Hochschulen • Allg. Reparaturen / Reinigung - Reinigung - Schuster - Schneiderei - Reparaturservice für Haushalte (Handwerkerservice) - Autoreparatur - Schlüsseldienst - Wartungsarbeiten für Haushaltsgeräte: Kaffeeautomaten – u. Espressomaschinen, Mikrowellen, Toaster, Mixer – Reparaturservice - Uhr-Reparaturservice - PC – Reparaturservice - Handy – Reparaturservice • Friseur • Apotheke / Basis Gesundheitsservice - Optiker - Medikamentenversorgung - Beratung bzgl. Medikamenten (Apotheke) - Allgemeinmediziner - Krankenwagendienst - Notdienst - spezialisierte Ärzte • Altenpflegedienst / Unterstützungsleistungen - „Essen auf Rädern“ - Altenheime - Hausbetreuung (verschiedene Stufen) - Sterbebegleitung - Betreutes Wohnen - Hausnotruf (Pflegedienst mit Rufbereitschaft) Versorgung mit „Basisangebot“ an Ware - Drogeriemärkte - Lebensmittelgeschäfte ...
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