...Trixia s. Dadia BSACC 1-7 1. Jeff Bezos, Amazon– Jeff Bezos is a pioneer in world of internet commerce, and was instrumental in defining this space that is now defining many aspects of the internet world. It is Jeff Bezos who innovated the concept of “predictive analytics”–recommending products to customers based on search history and buying habits. Whether you like the concept or you hate it, the idea has made online commerce more profit rich and efficient, and is making online shopping a better experience for consumers throughout the world. 2. Anne Mulcahy, Xerox – Anne turned things around when her company faced a financial crisis. Yes, I can directly relate. You can read about some of my adventures at Fishbowl here. Anne never aspired to the role of CEO, but neither did she shy away from the opportunity to lead when elected by the board of Xerox XRX +0.00% in 2001. During her tenure she was required to reduce the company’s workforce by 30% and later eliminated the entire desktop portion of Xerox. For her courageous execution in the face of adversity Chief Executive Magazine named her CEO of the Year in 2008 and U.S. News & World Report named her one of America’s Best Leaders.Forbes acknowledged Anne as one of the world’s most influential women in 2005 and 2009. 3. Brad Smith, Intuit – Intuit is one of the world’s largest and most successful financial software companies. It is the maker of the QuickBooks accounting software we have integrated with our Fishbowl...
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...Bravery Follows Through This Long Journey The conductors who contributed to the Underground Railroad sacrificed a great deal to help other slaves escape to freedom; that showed ample amounts of bravery. Martin Luther King Jr. stood by what he believed in to make a difference for this generation. He was remembered as a great man of bravery, he wanted change for blacks and whites to be equal. However, bravery does not come naturally to some people. To be brave means possessing or exhibiting courage or courageous endurance. Bravery is the ability to allow a person to be appearing bigger than the crisis. In James McBride’s novel, Song Yet Sung, he describes three characters that exemplify in bravery who were Liz, Amber, and Wiley. To begin with, Liz proved her bravery on numerous accounts throughout this novel. Liz was an ambitious young woman who was determined to find her freedom. She refuses to go back to the life of being raped by her slave owner Captain Spocott. She has overcome obstacles from being shot in the head, exhaustion, and hunger. Liz has shown initiative by helping people along her journey. Specifically, Liz courageous moment was to get her and 14 other slaves to escape from Patty Cannon’s attic. She envisioned how she would kill Little George in order to escape (16). For instance, Liz’s bravery was shown when she removed a young boy’s foot out a muskrat trap. She fed and consoled the young boy who was in excruciating pain. Liz absconded in a brisk manner after...
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...With the passing of my dear friend Stephen R. Covey, I have been taking some time to consider many of the greatest business leaders who are wielding strong influence on the business world we live in today. I’d like to present my personal top 10 list of the people I consider most influential in terms of innovative thinking, focus on customers, and their desire to serve the less-fortunate, which is a strong and continual interest of mine. Richard Branson has one of the world's most widely recognized personal brands Without further ado and in no particular order, I present to you my personal Top 10: 1. Jeff Bezos, Amazon– Jeff Bezos is a pioneer in world of internet commerce, and was instrumental in defining this space that is now defining many aspects of the internet world. It is Jeff Bezos who innovated the concept of “predictive analytics”–recommending products to customers based on search history and buying habits. Whether you like the concept or you hate it, the idea has made online commerce more profit rich and efficient, and is making online shopping a better experience for consumers throughout the world. The End of Middle Managers (And Why They'll Never Be Missed) David K. WilliamsDavid K. Williams Contributor The Case for Hiring 'Under-Qualified' Employees David K. WilliamsDavid K. Williams Contributor Who's Starting America's New Businesses? And Why? Cheryl ConnerCheryl Conner Contributor ...
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...Intro Jefferson, a well-established and popular drug dealer in town who controls 60% of the drug market in New York City. Jeff was born in Queens a middle-class neighbourhood in the city of New York. His mother worked at a small yet heavily frequented diner, his dad worked at the Ferry discharging cargos from sunrise until dawn and could hardly pay the bills. Jeff was a typical student, average grades, played sports for the school and a handful of friends to hang out with. However, it all changed when he encountered a situation with a kid named Bobby. Bobby, was a chubby and short kid, known for hiding behind a greasy fringe reminiscent of a wet mop. He was a fairly mediocre student who cared more about having fun than making his parents proud...
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...Scipio the Learner Scipio was a courageous young Roman General who defeated Hannibal at Zama in the last battle of the Second Punic War. He earned recognition as a great leader and commander for his bravery and his tactical strategies. In the chapter “Scipio Africanus” in the book, “The Centurion Principles” by retired Colonel Jeff O”Leary, the military life and leadership qualities of Scipio are examined. Additionally, O’Leary shows how Scipio’s skills can be applied the business world. As a student at Houston Christian, these leadership principles can also be applied to my life today. Scipio’s life was severely affected by war and it helped him to become the leader he was. He survived a horrible massacre at Cannae by the Carthaginian commander, Hannibal. When he was only 17 years old, he saved the life of his father in an act of extreme bravery and selflessness. Later, his father and uncle would each die in battles against the Carthaginians, in part due to limited Roman forces sent by an uncommitted Roman senate. Instead of being bitter and turning away from responsibility from fear, Scipio learned everything he could about Hannibal’s war tactics. Eventually, in an act of obligation for his fallen patriarchs and from a desire to test his strength and skill, Scipio volunteered as Commander of Legions in Spain when no one else would. Following his appointment, he spent time to get to know his allies and to commend those he was leading in order to build their confidence...
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...Table of Contents Summary 3 Introduction 4 Facts 4 Café Latte 4 Cynthia Chan 5 Stuart Chan 7 Rob Chan 8 Jeff Burns 8 The Chan Family 9 Inferences 9 Cynthia Chan 9 Stuart Chan 10 Rob Chan 10 Jeff Burns 11 The Chan Family 11 Problems 12 Decision –Additional Options 14 Behavior Assessment 15 Cynthia Chan 16 Stuart Chan 16 Rob Chan 17 Decision Assessment 17 Lessons Learned 19 Case Study: Café Latte, LLC Summary Café Latte, a new espresso bar, is about to open in Pocatello, Idaho. The business was formed as a limited partnership between three siblings and a friend, Cynthia, Stuart, and Rob Chan, along with Jeff Burns, respectively. The Chans are somewhat knowledgeable about running a business since their parents have operated a restaurant for years, and Stuart Chan continues to manage the restaurant. The three siblings are the principals in the business, while Jeff Burns is primarily a partner for financial purposes only. Cynthia, having the most free time, has spent the most time working on the business opening. Stuart has procured the equipment for the bar, with Rob’s help. Stuart has become angry at Cynthia for not spending enough time in preparations, and feels that she and Rob are not doing their fair share of work. Stuart wants to buy out Cynthia’s share, but later just apologizes for his outburst. In order to avoid further conflicts, a work schedule was devised...
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...The need for a definitive symbol of Canadian identity is the answer. Jeff Keshen argues that “the rapid growth of autonomy in Australia and Canada following the Great War helped to ensure that popular discourse continued to depict superior, courageous and noble soldiers.” As nationalist politicians in both dominions sought greater autonomy, the image of a strong national army representing the nascent nation was no doubt invaluable. For example, Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King drew heavily on the battle’s symbolism in his rhetoric. The unity that the myth built was necessary in moving towards an autonomous Canadian nation, and “the power of the mythicized version of the war experience, then, was considerable.” Rather than delve into the more technical examples Canadian successes during the First World War, it is far easier for a politician to capture the romantic, nationalist spirit of an audience with a...
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...computer along with other short patriotic emotion evoking videos that I have stumbled across over the years. Regardless of the political views and the affiliations that Jeff Daniels or the other members and producers of The Newsroom have this video brings up very enlightening points regarding the path that the United States has taken since its creation in 1776. I am part of the same generation that the college girl speaking in the video is associated with, and I agree to some extent with the remarks made in the video “None of this is the fault of a 20-year-old college student, but you, nonetheless, are without a doubt, a member of the WORST-period-GENERATION-period-EVER-period.” This is a strong statement to agree with but I do. Over the recent thanksgiving break I we fortunate to hear stories from my father about growing up as well as from several elder members in the community. It made me consider what the past generations have contributed to this country and each generations “mindset”. You had the Greatest Generation which represents those who lived through, fought in, and supported the greatest war in the history of the world. These individuals sacrificed food, aluminum, rubber, and other things so that they could be used in the war effort. You had the Baby Boomers who lived through the civil rights movements, who witnessed and helped African Americans gain equality. This generation also did the impossible and put a man on the moon. As Kennedy put it. “…We choose to go to the...
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...Nyesha Clark Professor Cooper Texas Government December 1, 2014 The Determination of Wendy Davis Some people say education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world, and I agree. Wendy Davis is a well-educated woman who has broken barriers in her carrier and fought for the education systems in Texas because she knows the importance of it. It was not an easy road to success for Davis; she has been through many trails on her journey. Born the daughter of Jerry and Virginia Russell Wendy was born May 16, 1963 in West Warwick Rhode Island. Her Family moved to Fort Worth, Texas in 1973. At 14 years old Wendy worked two jobs to help her mother support her three siblings. She worked for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and at an Orange Juice stand. By 17 years old she was an independent woman taking care of herself and at 18 she became a mother to her daughter Amber and a wife to her Husband Frank Underwood. But the marriage didn’t last past the honey moon stage because by the age of 21 Davis and he were divorced. But luckily true love was only around the corner because Wendy was soon remarried to her Husband today Jeff Davis. Wendy knew that she had to change her life around. She had to do something better then working two jobs to barely make ends meet, so when she saw her opportunity for education at Tarrant County College she took it. Wendy Davis started out at Tarrant County College where she stayed for two years and then transferred to Texas Christian University...
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...says "Yes!" and offers several proven strategies. Guns Magazine , Jan 1, 2002, by Massad Ayoob If you keep a gun in your home or workplace, it's only common sense that it be loaded and quickly accessible. The same common sense, however, also tells us the firearm should be inaccessible to children, incompetent adults and unlawful intruders. Having both at once is a tall order, but that doesn't make it impossible. Let's look at a broad spectrum of armed citizens and police officers in this country who have found that when it comes to this important matter -- you can have your cake and eat it too. In The Home John is a detective and gunfight winner who works for a large, West Coast jaw-enforcement agency that serves a very high-crime community. He has investigated a number of violent home invasions, many of which had tragically fatal results. Though most of these were "drug dealer invading and ripping off rival dealer" situations, a disturbing number involved innocent, law-abiding citizens who were helpless once their doors were kicked in. When John gets dressed for work in the morning, he clips the department-issue Safariland holster containing a Glock 17 loaded with Winchester 9mm hollowpoints onto his belt. When he comes home at night, the gun and holster stay in place. "In virtually all the home invasions I've investigated, there wouldn't have been time for the victims to run into the next room and grab a loaded gun once the bad guys started kicking the door down,...
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...#DBForum digital BRAND marketing 13 2013+ sustained strategic shifts_ 1.17.13 @StevenCook CMO Brand building DNA - global Fortune 50 B2C brand builder that shifted to Silicon Valley funded start-up - not a ‘digital native’ … am a ‘hybrid’ brand marketer … stay current, curious, courageous - strong belief in understanding people & their user experience WW Director Brand Marketing WW VP Strategic Brand Marketing, Biz Dev & Innovation SVP, CMO U.S., Canada, Mexico Global CMO & Biz Dev Contributing writer Contributing writer Brief - digital BRAND marketing state of union - 2013 forecast Goals: I hope our discussion does one or all: - validates your current beliefs and strategic activity - gives you additional business case proof points to advance your digital brand marketing initiatives inside your company or with your clients - gives you something new to think about - gets your juices flowing and your mind racing - gives you additional reasons to connect with Neustar AdAdvisor & Legolas Media About 107,000,000 results About 107,000,000 results insightful & inspirational sources digital BRAND marketing ‘state of union’ How would you characterize the era that we’re in now with regard to the relationship between digital and brands? “Brands for the last 15 years have been looking at online as another media channel to buy ads on. So they buy or rent eyeballs or audiences or uniques from the media properties that provide them. Now you’ve got with all...
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...of in-demand models with serious dance backgrounds literally have a leg up. At the same time, as the pages of this fall’s set of weighty magazines attest, professional dancers are influencing fashion in ways never seen before. The pathway to becoming a dancer may vary, but most people start by taking classes at a local dance school. If the goal is to become a professional dancer, this is followed by auditioning for an organization that specializes in full-time dance training, completing an accredited course, and then taking part in an array of auditions for various companies or project work. The transition from being a person who dances for fun to a person who wishes to pursue dance as a career offers a mixture of challenges, rewards and in some cases disappointment. The competitive reality of gaining dance employment requires confident individuals who are physically,...
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...It brings to light the very different social stigmas there were about mental illness in the 1930s. “The fact that being depressed could be a medical issue didn’t occur to a lot of people. And so my father never got help, and just tried to cope” (60-61). Much later, after a very painful gallbladder surgery, his father committed suicide (289-290). After hearing about this experience, I am very grateful that I live an era where people fully understand the impact mental illness can have on a person and that there is counselling and medical help available for those who need it. Sullenberger was also profoundly affected by his father’s death, and it changed his world view. He said that he learned from his father’s suicide to value life highly...
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...companies with a mechanism to raise money for various needs without having to report the debt in their balance sheets, Enron’s CFO directly ran these partnerships and designed them to purchase the underperforming assets (such as Enron's poorly performing stocks and stakes). Although being recorded as related third parties, these partnerships were never consolidated so that debt could be getting off its balance sheet and the company itself could boost and have not had to show the real numbers to stockholders. Andrew Fastow was using SPEs to conceal some $1 billion in Enron debt. Overall, according to Enron, Fastow made about $30 million from LJM by using these partnerships to get kickbacks which were disguised as gifts from family members who invested in them and enriching himself. His manipulation of the off-balance-sheet partnerships to take on debts, hide losses and kick off inflated revenues while banning employees' stock sales was one of the reasons triggered the collapse of the company and its bankruptcy. Did Enron’s bankers, auditors and attorneys contribute to Enron’s demise? If so, what was their contribution? One part of the fallout from Enron's demise involves its relations with banker, auditor and attorneys. Although the banks knew there was a problem with Enron finance, their underwriting filings on debt issues sold to the public proved that wwithout its bankers,...
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...Assignment You have been provided with a case study of NIKE (see Appendix 1). In your case report, identify three or four Marketing Challenges covered in this subject and address how those challenges can be met using the principles developed in this subject. Please ensure to use academic in-text references adequately to support your suggestions. Report writing format should be used Important Instructions 1. Assignments must contain proper citations and referencing using the Harvard style referred to in the AIB Style Guide, that is: a. citations (or in-text references) of quoted and paraphrased materials to support your arguments/comments, and b. a reference list relating specifically to your in-text references. 2. Your grade will be adversely affected if there is no/poor citations and/or reference list, as referred to above. 3. Assignments of this nature normally contain between 6 and 12 relevant references from different sources in the reference list. 4. All references must be from credible sources. Journals sourced from the EBSCO Host library (see Online Library User Guide on the next page) should be used first, then books, company documents and other media. 5. You are encouraged to make use of the AIB online library which can be accessed through the AIB website. 6. AIB checks assignments with anti-plagiarism software. Please carefully check your assignments before final submission to ensure that all quoted and paraphrased materials are properly cited and referenced...
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