This paper utilizes Osama ((Usama)) Bin Laden (UBL) to explain the effectiveness of “psychology of defeat” and how it was implemented by terrorist organizations such as Al Qaeda. At 13 years old UBL’s father, a Yemen billionaire, died leaving him an $80 million dollar trust fund. Throughout UBL’s early life he felt ostracized by his family enhancing his frustration of his lack of social status. Being overshadowed by his brother’s, especially elder half-brother Salim, Osama eagerly looked for a purpose in life. Circa 1973 UBL lived a much westernized lifestyle in Beirut going to night clubs, drinking and often embroiled in shouting matches resulting in the occasional fist fight. At 24 years old UBL graduated from King Abdul-Aziz University,…
Osama Bin Laden was a terrorist, who was in hiding for 10 years in Pakistan. Osama lead several terrorist attacks including 9/11. Several lives were lost in this incident. Osama Bin Laden was born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in either 1957 or 1958, people did not know when he was born. He was the 17th of the 52 children born to his father, Mohammed Bin Laden.…
“I have already said that I am not involved in the 11 September attacks in the United States...Islam strictly forbids causing harm to innocent women, children and other people,” (“Hard Facts Hard Truth -Bin Laden ‘Confession Tapes”). This quote is spoken by Osama Bin Laden himself the day after the September 11, 2001 attacks on both Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and attempt to reach the White House although failed and crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Osama Bin Laden then was denying all accusations of him outlining the attacks on September 11, 2001. The morning of September 11, 2001 was not just any traditional day. Americans were full terror, grief, dismal, and awe as nineteen total hijackers on American Airlines…
“We love death. The U.S. loves life. That is the difference between us two.” (Osama bin Laden, 2004.) On September 11, 2001, al-Qaeda crashed two airlines loaded with fuel into the world Trade Center in New York city. Killing over 3,000 people; including 400 officers and firefighters, America was under attack. Although Bin Laden didn't personally attacked the US, he organized and finalize the Mujahideen, was the founder of al-Qaeda, and played the role as the mastermind of the 9/11 tragedy.…
The Successful War started on september 11, 2001, when the terrorists attacked the Twin Towers in New York City. At 8:45 a.m., a hijacked plane with 81 passengers, 9 flight attendants, and two pilots crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center. At 9:03 a.m., a second plane crashed into the remaining Twin Tower. Another hijacked plane proceeded to crash into the Pentagon, killing 125 Americans, and a fourth plane crashed into a field in rural Pennsylvania, never reaching it’s target because the passengers and crew fought back against the terrorists. The group responsible was named Al Qaeda and their leader was Osama Bin Laden.…
The study of leadership has been a debated topic for centuries. The leader influences others, has followers, and leaders will come to the forefront during a crisis. “Leaders are people with a clear idea of what they want, why they want it and are able to think and act creatively in non-routine situations” (infed.org, 2012).…
In conclusion, Osama bin Laden’s communication with several audiences changed over time. His ability to convey a strategic vision within his organization was greatly decreased following 9/11. His capacity to promote his message to affiliate organization also decreased after the attacks. In fact, only his ability to spread his vision of terror to the world improved following the September 11, 2001…
Osama bin Laden had quite a difficult upbringing as a child. ‘‘The father had very dominating personality. He insisted to keep all his children in one premises. He had a tough discipline and observed all the children with strict religious and social code. He maintained a special daily program and obliged his children to follow’’. Bin Laden’s father was very strict on him as a young boy. It was said that Bin Laden’s father treated them as ‘’big men’’ and expected them to act as such. I believe this shaped the personality and man that bin Laden grew into. (Frontline; pbs.org)…
The 2010s had plans to revive America by fixing the economy and making it a safer place to live. On May 2nd, 2011, Osama Bin Laden the leader of the terrorist group Al-Qaeda was killed. He was pursued for ten years by the United States and coalition forces during a raid led by the U.S. Navy Seal Team 6 on his hideout location in Pakistan. President Barack Obama has another significant victory on November 6th, 2012 with 332 electoral votes to 206, for his second term in office against Mitt Romney. Obama finalizes his proposal of healthcare. His idea of Obamacare was meant to be a very Affordable Care Act. Obamacare goes into full effect for millions of Americans. Over 7.3 million join the system. Prices increase while minimum wage stays the…
On the morning of September 11,2001 nineteen men hijacked four planes. Only hours later 2,977 innocent people were killed. Have you ever wondered what a criminal mastermind could contribute to a society? I thought about the same thing when I saw Osama bin Laden’s name on the list of people to choose for this project. This is the main reason why I picked Osama bin Laden for my report. I wanted a challenge, not an easy look up in two seconds type of research report. Osama bin Laden actually did contribute a few things to our society, not to give him credit, but he did indeed contribute something. “No man has had a greater impact on American culture in the 21st century than Osama bin Laden.” (One-man show:How Osama bin Laden).This…
The American dream is defined as equal opportunity for success and being able to defend what people believe in. On September 11, 2001, Osama bin Laden attacked America causing the people to have a sense of insecurity and inferiority, two feelings that cause Americans to lose the feeling of the American Dream. When citizens began to feel threatened by the foreign terrorist group, the main goal of many special forces and government officials shifted to finding and killing bin Laden. Once Americans became intimidated by the outside force known as Al-Qaeda, the country began to receive an overwhelming reaction to the incident due to the loss of their feeling towards reaching the American Dream…
And so we can get a better picture of Osama bin Laden the leader. Far from a feckless leader, he developed a vision and remained steadfast in it. He adapted well to contrary events, trained his people, and demanded the best of his men.…
Joe Jumper was a normal everyday person like most adults. He would get up from bed and get ready for the day by showering and eating. Then he would drive off to Walmart where he worked as a cash register. But something was different about Joe everyone noticed that he carried around a bag and when asked what was inside he would never tell. So that being people thought he was weird and he was kind of an outcast.…
The United states all changed that day, that one day made us rethink our whole nation, our security, even making us wonder if we really had freedom. We never knew this attack was planned for days, months, even years. We didn’t take that February, 1996 attack serious and the declaration of war on us from Osama Bin Laden.Five years later that mistake killed thousands, injured hundreds, but impacted millions. That day was nine eleven.…
My picture of leadership is servanthood, having a vision, integrity, and compassion; putting the needs of others at the center of my decisions. Bennis (1989) supports the perspective that states leading is not merely showing the way or issuing orders, it is a need to have experienced and grown through following learning to be dedicated, observant, capable or working with and learning from others, never servile, but always truthful.…