Finding the Leader of Tomorrow
Finding the Leader of Tomorrow
Jeri L. Daniels
BUS 119
Lynne Schumal
11/19/12
Finding the Leader of Tomorrow
Corporate America is one of the nation’s predominant technology consumers and producers. Every day over 20 million people gain valuable professional and career enhancement through the use of technology. Corporate technology demands are strenuous as companies scramble to compete in an uncertain and ever evolving market technology leaders are faced with the challenge of providing effective guidance, support and resources for their user base. Technology leaders are faced with the need to create a strong and well prepared workforce for this and future generations. Technology leaders have the responsibility for developing and managing the vision, performance, and operations of our technological resources. The question, however, is what does this company need as technology president to meet our needs and fulfill our goals?
As CEO of this company let me begin by saying how sorry I was to see our last president go, having dedicated 25 years to the company and doing an excellent job as well. He left some very huge shoes to fill. However, we must move forward and begin by finding a new company president. So without further ado, I will explain the critria I am using to select the new president and I hope that you, our board of directors approve.
First let’s start by stating what being a leader is. Being a leader all starts with responsibility. Leadership is the ability to lead people or represent them. Being a leader is being able to stand up for what you believe in. It means you help to make new ideas; you don’t just follow old ones. As a leader, you are a role model for the people who follow you. John Quincy Adams once said, “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” (John Quincy Adams, no date). I believe his quote sums up everything. If you can inspire others to simply become more
Jeri L. Daniels
BUS 119
Lynne Schumal
11/19/12
Finding the Leader of Tomorrow
Corporate America is one of the nation’s predominant technology consumers and producers. Every day over 20 million people gain valuable professional and career enhancement through the use of technology. Corporate technology demands are strenuous as companies scramble to compete in an uncertain and ever evolving market technology leaders are faced with the challenge of providing effective guidance, support and resources for their user base. Technology leaders are faced with the need to create a strong and well prepared workforce for this and future generations. Technology leaders have the responsibility for developing and managing the vision, performance, and operations of our technological resources. The question, however, is what does this company need as technology president to meet our needs and fulfill our goals?
As CEO of this company let me begin by saying how sorry I was to see our last president go, having dedicated 25 years to the company and doing an excellent job as well. He left some very huge shoes to fill. However, we must move forward and begin by finding a new company president. So without further ado, I will explain the critria I am using to select the new president and I hope that you, our board of directors approve.
First let’s start by stating what being a leader is. Being a leader all starts with responsibility. Leadership is the ability to lead people or represent them. Being a leader is being able to stand up for what you believe in. It means you help to make new ideas; you don’t just follow old ones. As a leader, you are a role model for the people who follow you. John Quincy Adams once said, “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” (John Quincy Adams, no date). I believe his quote sums up everything. If you can inspire others to simply become more
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