...Theodore Roosevelt played a very important role in society in which he achieved many goals and helped our country become a better nation for the rights of the people. For a young man that started out quite sickly due to asthma and an extremely weak heart, he was such a determined individual that didn’t allow his weaknesses to interfere with reaching his goals and acquiring such great achievements for one man. Although Theodore Roosevelt grew up in a wealthy environment, he was able to associate with not only the rich but he somehow managed to befriend and gain the utmost confidence even from those that were not so privileged. That is one of many reasons why he would be admired even today due to not only his strength in character but also how he didn’t allow wealth to define him as a person. He was an extremely hard working individual and even with a man that had such disadvantages as far as his health, he managed to become one of the most influential and triumphant men of our country. Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27th, 1858 into a wealthy Dutch New York City family. There were four children in all, Anna, Theodore, Elliot and Corinne Roosevelt. Although he had a very wealthy childhood upbringing, he also had a series of health issues including being diagnosed at a young age with asthma and poor eyesight, but he did not let those things stop him from achieving his goals. He was a very hardworking man who believed he could do anything he set his mind to because...
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...really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." -- Mark Twain "Indiscriminate killing and looting could only serve the cause of the enemies of Pakistan. In the harshness, we lost the support of the silent majority of the people of East Pakistan." -- Hamood-ur-Rehman Commission Report on 1971 "Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much because they live in the grey twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat." -- Theodore Roosevelt "You have asked me to give you a message. What message can I give you? We have got the great message in the Quran for our guidance and enlightenment." -- Jinnah's message to Frontier MSF April 4, 1943 "Justice consists not in being neutral between right and wrong, but in finding out the right and upholding it, wherever found, against the wrong" -- Theodore Roosevelt "This above all, to thine own self be true." -- Shakespeare "Without courage, wisdom bears no fruit" -- Baltasar Gracian "In a country where half a million die every year only for drinking polluted water, it is more necessary for us to do something for them." -- Imran Khan "Ask yourself – What do you spend more time on than...
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...Factors affecting 4th year students of Ann Marris Montessori School in choosing preferred college program. Background of the study: To have a beautiful future means to sacrifice and invest their own money and time to send the children in their family to school. According to Theodore Roosevelt, “Education is the key to success.” In the present times, education in the Philippines is very important. Education is the major basis of employment of the Filipino youth. To graduate with a college degree is to have a good job and even improve their self-esteem. Many of the youth today are confused and uncertain as to what path they should follow after their high school days. During the 1960’s and even today, people who graduated college found more job opportunities available to them than those who had a lower form of education. We believe that students who graduate college with the course suited for them will even have a higher percentage of landing a job. Statement of the problem: * What are the characteristics of the seniors in terms of: Sex: Age: Parents’ educational attainment: Parents’ occupation: Size of income: Sibling position: * What are the top three expressed career choices of the students? * What are the preferences of the students in choosing a career in college in terms of: Childhood aspiration: Family/Relatives: Peer/Friends: Values In demand jobs: School guidance counselor: Hypothesis ...
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...the servitude issue, every time another state was to be admitted to the Union, another discussion would eject. Authoritative endeavors, for example, the dubious Wilmot Proviso, the thought of mainstream sway, Clay's Compromise of 1850, the Fugitive Slave Act, and the Kansas-Nebraska Act-planned to strike a harmony between free states and slave states. Sectional clashes kept on heightenning, nonetheless, spelling inconvenience for the isolated country. Taking after the decision of Republican Abraham Lincoln, seven Southern states reacted by voting to withdraw from the Union, reporting the formation of the Confederate States of America. The Civil War would soon take after. 2.4 The Civil War Segment 4 looks at the points of interest and weaknesses of the North and the South toward the begin of the Civil War. The North's expansive populace, transportation frameworks, maritime power, and numerous assets made the Union very much prepared for pursuing a war. Conversely, the Confederacy's absence of adequate income and compounding money related state made financing the war exertion troublesome. The South had the benefit of prevalent military pioneers, yet it needed transportation systems and industry. A Southern triumph in the first fight persuaded Lincoln to use all assets to annihilation the Confederacy. Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation taking after the thrashing of Confederate General Robert E. Lee's at Antietam, the bloodiest one-day fight in American history. This opened...
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...People n Strong Character is the Foundation on which to Build Success n 2 2. Charisma : The First Impression Can Seal the Deal “How can you have charisma? Be more concerned about making others feel good about themselves than you are making them feel good about you.” ~Dan Reiland, Vice President of Leadership Development, INJOY “When it comes to charisma, the bottom line is othermindedness. Leaders who think about others and their concerns before thinking of themselves exhibit charisma.” ~John C. Maxwell 3 3. Commitment: It separates Doers from Dreamers n n n n To the boxer, it’s getting off the mat one more time than you’ve been knocked down. To the marathoner, it’s running another ten miles when your strength is gone. To the solider, it’s going over the hill, not knowing what’s waiting on the other side. To the leader, it’s all that and more because everyone you lead it depending on you. Improve your Commitment Look at how you spend your time, are you really committed or do you just say you are? n Know what’s worth dying for. n Practice the Edison method. Make your plans public, then you might be more...
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...22/25 “Compare and contrast the ideas and positions of Booker T. Washington, Ida B. Wells-Barnett and W.E.B. DuBois. Critically evaluate the strength and weaknesses of each.” Black History 140B Professor Katungi 3-12-03 Booker Taliaferro Washington was born a slave on a plantation in Franklin Country, Virginia in 1856. One of our nations most powerful black educators; he illustrated his belief in the dignity of work. He was very skilled in politics and influential for both black and white communities. “There was no period of my life that was devoted to play.” He expressed his concept of hard work was the cornerstone of his social philosophy. Booker T. became a principle and guiding force behind Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institution in Hampton, Alabama during 1881. He felt that industrial education was a way out from the horrible sharecropping and debt. His plan also wanted to achieve self-employment, land ownership and small businesses. “Yet one has the hand in all things essential to mutual progress”, being a personal quote from Booker T. at the Atlanta Compromise address in 1895. His major role was to influence the area of race relations and black leadership. He attacked racism and secretly founder of many anti-segregationist activities. Booker T. wanted to help black Americans rise up from the economic slavery, that had held them down long after they were legally free citizens. As being a dominant figure in black public affairs from 1895 until his...
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...learning in his administration, said Kearns Goodwin. Ready Willingness to Share Credit for Success In response to concerns expressed by friends about the actions of some of his Cabinet members, Lincoln stated that the "path to success and ambition is broad enough for two" said Kearns Goodwin. When there was success, Lincoln shared the credit with all of those involved. Ready Willingness to Share Blame for Failure When mistakes were made by members of his Cabinet, Lincoln stood up for them said Kearns Goodwin. When contracts related to the war effort raised serious questions about a member of his administration, Lincoln spoke up and indicated that he and his entire Cabinet were to blame. Awareness of Own Weaknesses Kearns Goodwin noted that one of the weaknesses acknowledged by Lincoln was his tendency to give people too many chances and because he was aware, he was able to compensate for that weakness. As an example, she stated that George McClellan, Commander in Chief of the Union Army, refused to follow directives about the war effort. Lincoln eventually...
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...Servant Leadership: Developing and Empowering Gerald A. Thomas MSL6040-12C-5: Current Issues in Leadership Professor Janice Spangenburg 08 November 2013 Servant leadership is a foreign concept to most companies and organizations, however, that’s not the case in the United States Air Force. The Air Force prides itself in maintaining its core values; “Integrity First,” “Service Before Self” and “Excellence in All We Do.” Today, we will focus on “Service Before Self” and “service” is the key word in the previous sentence. If leaders truly embrace this kind of thought process, there would be fewer concerns for the organizations they lead. Subordinates would believe that they are cared for, that the leaders assign value to them, and the leaders are there to ensure they have every opportunity to succeed. Superiors would believe that they have entrusted the right person to take care of the people, the job, and the company as a whole. When we serve or become the servant like Christ is to us and like He was to the people of the time period when He walked among us, then and only then, will we understand the true meaning of servant leadership. In all actuality, a servant leader is just that; a leader who serves his subordinates, the company and the community as well. According to Larry C. Spears (n. d.), “Servant leadership involves feeling responsible to the world and actively contributing to the well-being of people and communities. Ethics are the hallmark of the servant...
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...we are constantly trying to mimic. Although we will always fall short, we must always maintain the drive to mirror His image. Leadership is a moving target, its picture changes with the setting that it is in. While it is an elusive catch there are ways to minimize the distance from capturing perfect leadership. A New York Times Best Selling author John C. Maxwell once said, “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” The question is, how do we get to the point of attaining the ability to do this? In his book Being Leaders, Aubrey Malphurs describes a leader’s developed capabilities. These strengths are not given at birth, but are developed over time. These attributes include character, knowledge, skills and emotions. Malphurs contends that possession and management of these capabilities will “help a leader enhance a strength or improve an area of weakness” (Malphurs, 80). A leader cannot become content with where they are, these traits require constant maintenance. “Above average leaders tend to have natural and spiritual leadership gifts that they work hard at developing” (Malphurs, 89). Malphurs goes on to say that God-given capabilities along with these developed capabilities will pave the way for effective leadership. In order for a leader to develop their abilities, they must have the self-awareness to know where they currently stand. Once a leader knows where they sit, they can begin their steady progression to bettering themselves...
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...Environmental Problem: Defined The environmental issue that my research will focus on is the continued use of fossil fuels as the primary energy source by our global economy: regardless of the proven adverse impacts, from our reliance on these nonrenewable resources; and in consideration of the circumstances regarding the existence of viable alternative sources of energy, given the application of equivalent technologies applied to their systems of conversion. The focus of this paper is not to identify evidence of the negative impacts realized because of fossil fuel use, in order to prove these problems are in fact produced. Confirmation has been granted through several other research projects, in regards to those problems and aspects included within the scope of this research project. As for those problems or related aspects excluded in the scope of this project, debate does exists; along with there being variations present in the range of impacts believed to be associated with fossil fuel use. That is, the limits of my research were configured according to the impacts that are evident regardless of opposing viewpoints and variations in perspective. The study will not include research that supports that viable alternative, renewable energy sources are available either. This would be redundant as well considering the practical applications in use throughout the world, diverting any debate that may exist to the alternative sources in theory. Specifically, the three main impacts...
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...Introduction On February 8, 1904 war was declared between Imperial Russia and Imperial Japan. Within 17 months, the war ended with peace talks (Treaty of Portsmouth) led by President Theodore Roosevelt following an impressive naval battle at Tsushima. After the Russo-Japanese War, both Alfred T. Mahan and Sir Julian Corbett provided their literary insights on the war and used the outcome to further illustrate their views on the role of sea power and its’ link to national greatness. Both strategic philosophers made credible justifications using the back drop of the war to support their theories, but only Corbett's analysis and previously published theories fully explained how an inferior force consisting of the Japanese Imperial Navy and the Imperial Army ultimately defeated the great power of Russian. Corbett's writings highlighted the need not only for a powerful Navy but also a powerful army to win a nation's wars. Corbett believed in a diverse naval force that would be used for battle, protection of commerce, protection of sea lines of communication, and commerce raiding rather than seeking a decisive battle. In contrast, Mahan believed in having full control/command of the sea to fight numerous battles using capital ships, ultimately culminating in a decisive battle that would tip the scales towards victory. Even though Mahan's theories were not completely supported throughout the Russo-Japanese War, many of his theories were applicable and still are today. ...
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... and can also, like SWOT analysis, and Porter's Five Forces model, be used to review a strategy or position, direction of a company, a marketing proposition, or idea. Completing a PEST analysis is very simple, and is a good subject for workshop sessions. PEST analysis also works well in brainstorming meetings. Use PEST analysis for business and strategic planning, marketing planning, business and product development and research reports. You can also use PEST analysis exercises for team building games. PEST analysis is similar to SWOT analysis - it's simple, quick, and uses four key perspectives. As PEST factors are essentially external, completing a PEST analysis is helpful prior to completing a SWOT analysis (a SWOT analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats - is based broadly on half internal and half external factors). pest variations The PEST model, like most very good simple concepts, has prompted several variations on the theme. For example, the PEST acronym is sometimes shown as STEP, which obviously represents the same factors. Stick with PEST - nearly everyone else does. More confusingly (and some would say unnecessarily) PEST is also extended to seven or even more factors, by adding Ecological (or Environmental), Legislative (or Legal), and Industry Analysis, which produces the PESTELI model. Other variations on the theme include STEEP and PESTLE, which allow for a dedicated...
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...The New Thinking on Followership and Leadership Philosophy The New Thinking on Followership and Leadership Philosophy Is good followership more important than good leadership? Followership is defined as the ability or willingness to follow a leader. Leadership is an influence relationship among leaders and followers who intend real changes and outcomes that reflect their shared purposes. Effective followers can develop productive leader behavior just as effective leaders shape people into good followers. The new thinking on followership and leadership philosophy is very important In my opinion, good followers are just as important as the leader. According to Daft, “without followers, there are no leaders.” (Daft, 2010, pg. 196) People are followers more often than leaders, and effective leaders and followers share similar characteristics. An effective follower is both independent and active in the organization. To be an effective follower, one must not be alienated, conforming, passive, or pragmatic. Most people think of followers as ‘yes-men’ but this is far from the truth. A good leader would not be considered a good or effective leader if his or her followers always agreed with whatever the leader said. Roger Adair states, “A follower shares in an influence relationship among leaders and other followers with the intent to support leaders who reflect their mutual purpose.” There are five levels of rationale that followers...
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...A Political Perspective on Leadership Emergence, Stability, and Change in Organizational Networks Author(s): John Bryson and George Kelley Source: The Academy of Management Review, Vol. 3, No. 4 (Oct., 1978), pp. 713-723 Published by: Academy of Management Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/257927 Accessed: 04-07-2015 06:28 UTC Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use, available at http://www.jstor.org/page/ info/about/policies/terms.jsp JSTOR is a not-for-profit service that helps scholars, researchers, and students discover, use, and build upon a wide range of content in a trusted digital archive. We use information technology and tools to increase productivity and facilitate new forms of scholarship. For more information about JSTOR, please contact support@jstor.org. Academy of Management is collaborating with JSTOR to digitize, preserve and extend access to The Academy of Management Review. http://www.jstor.org This content downloaded from 204.107.115.37 on Sat, 04 Jul 2015 06:28:43 UTC All use subject to JSTOR Terms and Conditions A Political Perspective on Leadership Emergence, Stability, and in Organizational Networks Change JOHN BRYSON University of Minnesota GEORGEKELLEY University of Wisconsin A political approach to leadership in organizational networks is presented. From a review primarilyof the political science and public administrationliteratures, a theoretical...
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...Personal Effectiveness A guide to understanding personal development and effectiveness of enlightened learning 1946 – 2006 1 Contents developing learning growing Roffey Park's approach to personal effectiveness Developing greater self-confidence Self-knowledge Self-awareness Learning through reflection Building relationships and working with others Final thoughts About Roffey Park 2 4 5 7 10 11 12 14 Roffey Park's approach to personal effectiveness Developing personal effectiveness is essential today. Increasingly we need to influence without formal authority and we cannot do this without confidence, clarity of purpose and the communication skills to fully express ourselves. Our roles as leaders or managers – in tough times, or during change – also require that we draw on who we are, as well as what we do to inspire and engage our people. And from coaching through to organisational development, the concept of using your ‘self as an instrument’ is at the heart of bringing about successful individual and organisational change. Roffey Park is a leader in the field of Personal Effectiveness having developed people in organisations for 60 years. Our approach is based on several important assumptions: • That ‘we’re all right as we are’ and that we have within us all that we need to grow and become more effective in the world. • We are naturally predisposed to learn, grow and change in order to maximise our own potential. 2 • We are willing to take responsibility...
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