Persistence of vision

Whether the world is intrinsically worthy, as supposed by Lao-Tzu, or inherently evil, as alleged by Machiavelli, leadership is a necessity. Lao-Tzu and Machiavelli present their thoughts about leadership in their respective writings Tao-te Ching and The Qualities of a Prince. As for their divergent views of the world, it is only to be anticipated that their tactics to management would be vastly diverse as well. The Tao-te Ching expresses serenity, simplicity, and authorizing the universe work…

Given the importance of having a personal vision, and its impact on ones attitude towards achieving a better future, I will be writing my personal vision, based on analyzing my values and how they are reflected in my operating philosophy, as I will explore my life and career aspiration to create images of my desired future. Values and Philosophy Throughout my life I have been guided by my values and beliefs. They support me in facing life’s challenges, taking decisions and defying…

the leader’s mission and directive for action” (1987, p. 637). Charisma gives an effective leader the ability to portray their vision to his or her subordinates by explaining the purpose and meaning of their efforts. House analyzed various leaders and found that those that possessed charisma had high self-confidence, confidence in their subordinates, and a clear vision of what they wanted to accomplish (1977). Charismatic leaders are usually very persuasive and eloquent with their choice of…

Great leaders possess many different qualities such as emotional intelligence, honesty, vision, and persistence. One would think that all leaders possess those qualities, but today’s society dictates what leadership qualities are acceptable. In other words, leaders with power appear to be successful. For instance, some managers are driven by titles while others use the position as a growth opportunity. Leadership styles vary from person to person. Therefore, affiliative, democratic,…

While referencing the terror inflicted on the people of the Dominican Republic under the reign of Rafael Leonidas Trujillo, the author Robert Crassweiler once said: The extent to which violence, both open and covert, is a constant factor in the life of the region may cause surprise. The incongruous and rather unreal quality of many events, whether fanciful or farcical in appearance, may also prove unexpected. Understanding the Dominican Republic’s cultural atmosphere without discussing the…

Throughout F. Scott Fitzgerald 's The Great Gatsby, imaginary ideals of perfection become widely apparent and consume some characters ' lives, leading to their downfalls later in the book. By creating a self-image that differs from reality and refuses other people 's opinions, these characters ' unrealistic goals reinforce their selfishness. Daisy 's traditional representation of femininity as charming and passive constantly makes her indecisive. Nick 's constant judgements about other people…

Michelangelo Buonarotti, a name that has become almost synonymous with the High Renaissance, is arguably one of the most skilled sculptor and artist of his time. Sculptures such as the Pietá was the reason why Michelangelo became a highly regarded sculptor. Pope Julius II saw that Michelangelo had talent and an aptitude for making captivating religious interpretations in the form of some type of artwork. What Julius II did not see was the prideful side of Michelangelo which made things difficult…

Characters, whether readers interpret their role as the doer of tasks, pawns that represent a feeling or idea, or the carriers of messages, they are without question a crucial part of what makes a story, a story. Since the early 20th century, writers have used different types of characters to anchor their novels and stories. In the literary world there are two types of characters; flat or round, also seen sometimes as static, and dynamic characters. The two character types were originated,…

“Champions aren 't made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them -- a desire, a dream, a vision.” -Muhammad Ali. This quote shows that even the greatest athletes in the world know the importance of a good mindset. One of the problems with athletes is that they focus 100 percent of their time only training their body while completely neglecting the mental component of sports (How Much of Your Sport is Mental?). Many coaches tell players that they shouldn’t think…

To obsess over someone is to have them occupy or fill your mind of that person continually, intrusively, and to a troubling extent. In the book “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald, obsession is shown greatly by the main character Jay Gatsby. Jay Gatsby is a man who wanted a life so magnificent, successful, and rich in order to accommodate the life of Daisy Buchanan. Daisy Buchanan is Gatsby’s first love and he did anything and everything for her. After attempting to wait for Gatsby to get…