Tag: #Leadership
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Breaking the Glass Ceiling for Women: An Urgent Need
In the early 1960s, Mary Jackson was a black woman working as a mathematician for NASA. Despite her brilliance, she was stuck in a low-level position, unable to advance due to racial and gender discrimination. But she didn’t let that stop her. Jackson fought for her right to attend graduate school to become an engineer,…
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The Importance of Standards and Leadership in a Democratic Society
Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a group of people who were struggling to survive. They had no access to clean water or proper sanitation and were suffering from various illnesses. One day, a young woman from the village decided to take action. She spoke to the elders and convinced them…
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Summit Meetings: Historical Occasions that Changed the World
Once upon a time, in the midst of the Cold War, two powerful leaders met in a summit that would go down in history. It was the year 1986, and Ronald Reagan, the President of the United States, met with the General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev, in Reykjavik,…
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Politics in the Boardroom: How to Navigate Corporate Power Struggles
Let me tell you a story. A few years ago, I was hired as the CEO of a technology company. I soon discovered that the board of directors was divided into two factions, both jockeying for power and control. The company was not moving forward because these factions were so entrenched in their positions and…
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Living on After Death: The Mark of a Great Man – By James Dean
On a sunny day in September, Danny passed away. A young man with a vibrant soul, he left behind those who loved him dearly. But Danny’s memory did not fade away after his physical presence was gone. His legacy lived on through his art and his kindness. He had left a mark on the world…
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Girl Scouts: Empowering Future Leaders
Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Emily who was shy and introverted. Her parents were worried about her ability to make friends and socialize. One day, a Girl Scout troop visited her school and held a meeting for girls her age. Emily was hesitant at first, but as the meeting went…
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Elevating Women to Positions of Power
Have you ever heard of the story of Mary and Martha? Two sisters, both of whom welcomed Jesus into their home. Martha busied herself with household duties while Mary sat by Jesus’ feet and listened to his teachings. Martha grew resentful of her sister’s inactivity while she toiled away. But Jesus told Martha that Mary…
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Breaking the Glass Ceiling for Women: An Urgent Need
In the early 1960s, Mary Jackson was a black woman working as a mathematician for NASA. Despite her brilliance, she was stuck in a low-level position, unable to advance due to racial and gender discrimination. But she didn’t let that stop her. Jackson fought for her right to attend graduate school to become an engineer,…