meditative state during the recitation to achieve, “presence of heart, close consideration, thought and recollection” (80, Avery). The ceremonies occur in a group with an emphasis on social rank and the relationship between a master and disciple. The leader of the ceremony, called a shaykh, has responsibility and authority over the conduct of performance. The shaykh controls the performer’s selection of verse and manages the participant’s psychological state (190, Avery). He acts as a spiritual…
Each time I read this poem, it reminds me that I am special and can make a difference in not only my life but the lives of many others; especially people of color (i.e., children, adolescents, young and old adults). My opinion of being a black man that day, the day of the Million Man March, is that it was one special day in American history where I along with other people of color or “Black Men” felt proud. In fact, we were so empowered that we owned our world that day. We were united; we…
However, a leader that is predominately transformational would have the greatest impact. Having a transformational leader that is managing an Operations Manager would inspire them to abandon their personal agenda and “buy-in” to the organization’s goals and would create better team cohesiveness. By leading multiple Operations Managers throughout the company, a transformational leader would increase self-efficacy and would give their team a can do spirit. A transformational leader would also…
Essentially, ethical leaders stimulate the conduct of their followers by displaying appropriate behaviors (Bouckenooghe, Zafar, & Raja, 2015). Individuals that possess morals have personal characteristics that include honesty, integrity, and dependability (Bouckenooghe, Zafar…
Describe an event that occurred during the group meeting. The meeting started with the traditional “check-in” process. The group facilitator asked each member to describe how they were feeling and what issues they would like to talk about. The group leader also asked group members to summarize the previous session and share their reflections about the topics we discussed the week before. As at the previous meeting, the group focused mainly on spontaneous sharing, and the discussed topics…
Blake Mycoskie is an entrepreneur best known for creating the company Toms. Mycoskie is also the mastermind behind the idea One for One. Unlike our classes’ ideas, Mycoskie’s idea was unintentional. However, his idea does relate to ours in the sense that he took a problem and designed a solution to the problem. MORE ABOUT HOW IT FITS INTO OUR CLASS One of Blake Mycoskie’s strengths is authenticity. His idea to to sell a pair of shoes today, give a pair tomorrow was unique. No one had created…
thoughts. I think I would be able to learn how to communicate more effectively without worrying about being judged. I would be able to realize how much I want people to know about me and why I may feel it necessary to keep myself closed off. As a leader, I would have been able to practice linking and helping members identify with each other. I can see how creating safety in the room may facilitate an open discussion about HIV/Aids and being a gay…
speak English or the native language of India, it does not indicate that there is an understanding of the behaviours and social norms. Cultural and social interests are more important than language proficiency since it will be the main drive for a leader to learn about the new working environment and be more willing to adapt to the culture. Therefore, strong communication skill and high cultural interests have been the first screening criteria of…
Sustainable Palm Oil: Palm oil is one of the main ingredients in the production of Biscuits. Semi-solid at room temperature, palm oil is used to give baked goods a creamy taste and texture. The increased palm oil production and demand is causing deforestation and reduction of biodiversity in Indonesia and Malaysia. Over 85% of palm oil production comes from species of palms introduced from West Africa and South America. These are not native to these areas and as such have a dramatic effect on…
I would like to see team oriented, attention to detail, innovation and risk taking in my future employer. As a current employee all of these qualities are important to me and are valuable to have as a core component in any organization. Team orientation is important because when you are working with others you are more successful. When the focus is on how to improve the cohesiveness and organization of teams output increases. As a team work loads are shared between multiple individuals and…