Xerox's New Chief Tries To Redefine Its Culture

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Carlson, P. (1982, August 9). Growing up Privileged. People.
This article reflects on how growing up privileged molded the lives of several celebrities and their children. Some celebrities embraced the lavish lifestyle of living in Hollywood, while other stars such as Suzanne Summers and John Ritter of Three’s Company indulged in the simple things. The children that are born into this privileged lifestyle often want to feel a sense of normality. Growing up in Hollywood is like being enclosed in a box, with a small opening to the reality of the real world. Growing up with too much, too soon can skew how many of them view others and themselves. This lavish lifestyle can create a false sense of love and belonging for those that cannot separate those that really care versus those that are just there for the moment. Although growing up privileged comes with some disadvantages, there is a lot the lifestyle has to offer for the parents and the children, it is just a matter of taking control of their lifestyle and not letting it
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(2010, February 21). Xerox's New Chief Tries to Redefine Its Culture. New York Times. Retrieved October 15, 2015, from http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/21/business/21xerox.html This article reflects on the redefinition of Xerox’s culture by Ursula Burns, the first African American woman C.E.O of a fortune 500 company. Ursula life form rags to riches did not come easy and it showed through the continuous efforts she made by speaking up and not giving up when the company was on the verge of collapse. Her toughness led her to the top of the company. Her life growing up was tough. Although she was surrounded by violence and poverty, she knew the importance of responsibilities, education, and success. Her humble beginnings shaped her into the vociferous strong leader she is today.

Elkins, K. (2015, September 29). From dirt poor to billionaire - the incredible rags-to-riches story of fashion legend Ralph Lauren. Retrieved October 15,

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