Chicago Cubs

Joe Maddon just finished his first season as manager of the Chicago Cubs. He gained significant recognition during his time with the Tampa Bay Rays from 2006 to 2014. When looking at the aspects of the management process, Maddon excels in the area of leading. First, before examining the leading aspect of management, it’s important to define the term. According to the notes in class, leading means, “Managers must be able to make employees want to participate in achieving an organization's goals…

Chicago’s Criminality vs. Attraction How have significant people, places, and/or events made the city of Chicago what it is today? Chicago Literature had a major focus on the good and evil of Chicago. It started off by concentrating on what represents Chicago; The Cubs, deep-dish pizza, and the Art Museum were all brought up quite frequently. Later, the course got into the World’s Fair and the serial killer, H.H.Holmes, in the book “The Devil in the White City” by Erik Larson, and eventually…

Chicago Cub's Introduction Did you know that the Chicago Cub's only won 3 world series. They just won a series last year. But they have been to 11 series. I love the cubs. Do you? Hears something's you should know about the cub's. Achievements August 25, 1922, Cubs beat Phillies 26-23 in highest-scoring game in major-league history. November 16, 1926, Plans announced to double-deck Wrigley Field, increasing seating to 40,000. October 8, 1929: Cubs fall 3-1 to Philadelphia in first World…

The Cubs curse After 108 years the Cubs have won the World Series. The curse was put on the Cubs 108 years ago but recently broken. The curse was put on the Cubs because a guy and his goat couldn't go. William Sianis approached the gate to get into the game and he was told that he wasn't able to go in because he had a goat that smelled bad. Williams goat couldn't go in because of its stench, but the goat even had its own ticket. When William was told he couldn't go in he said that…

coined by Cubs infielder Ernie Banks. He was born on January 31st, 1931 in Dallas, Texas. He played in the MLB for 18 seasons and in 1977: his first time on the ballot, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame. He died 38 years later on January 23rd, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. During his 18 year stint with the Cubs, Ernie was able to create a lasting impact. His impact was created by breaking the color barrier, and turning the Cubs into a force in the National League. Breaking the Cubs color…

northern Chicago. Two rabid packs of fans starved, and now frothing at the mouth as the taste for his or her team to finally take the title back home becomes more of a reality every night. With either outcome a drought will be ended, and a flood of emotion will consume the nation. It was Game 5 of the 2016 World Series and there can only be one! Which team will ultimately break the curse? Will the Indians be able to hold onto series after losing close and emotional game or will the Cubs rally…

“We won, we won! I can't believe we are going to game seven of the World Series, Matt, we the Chicago Cubs, are going to a game seven of the World Series!" shouted Mike. "Mike we have to go celebrate, let's go to Molly's on the South Side!" exclaimed Matt. " Ok let's go we earned it but we still have to be ready for tomorrow so we can't get crazy," responded MIke. "I know!" yelled Matt. When they got to Molly's they sat down and ordered a drink. However,…

Bear, Papa Bear, and Sister Bear. The episode demonstrates the habit of sharpening the saw spiritually, physically, and socially. For example, Mamma bear prohibits the cubs from watching television for a week because she feels that the cubs are not taking advantage of the beautiful weather or their childhood. This forces the cubs to…

Ah, Chicago, the Windy City, a famed metropolis known for its wholesome American values, deep-dish pizza, and its friendly, carefree, community. Nothing quite exemplifies the Founding Fathers’ vision of America like the Second City. Chicago is the only place where one can truly appreciate the equality and justice generations of Americans have fought to achieve. My journey began as many Chicagoans days do, to the hymn of police sirens and traffic. Slowly gliding into Chicago aboard a train, a…

Milan and Chicago are my two favorites cities. Have you ever wondered what Chicago and Milan have in common? Both of the cities have a strong economy and a big population, but Chicago is a modern city and Milan is old, but a little modernized. The Italian city, Milan, is recognized as the capital of design and culture whereas the American city, Chicago, is known as the Windy City. Contrasting and comparing Milano and Chicago will be based on their culture, architecture, and topography. Both…