Oprah Winfrey Ali Aldahan Draft of Research March 22‚ 2013 Introduction Oprah Winfrey was born in the rural town of Kosciusko‚ Mississippi‚ on January 29‚ 1954. After a troubled adolescence in a small farming community‚ a couple of male relatives and friends of her mother‚ Vernita‚ sexually abused her. After that‚ Oprah moved to Nashville to live with her father‚ Vernon. Her father was barber and businessman. She entered Tennessee State University in 1971 and began working in radio and television
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opinion a perfect example of a role model is Oprah Winfrey. She’s an African American who is not only a symbol for black people everywhere‚ but a symbol for all people. The Academy of Achievement has referred to Oprah Winfrey as one of the most successful and admirable woman in America. She is a woman that many people across America trust‚ respect‚ and look up to. Her ability to capture the hearts of many has distinguished her role in today’s society. Oprah has live through a rough childhood‚ has had
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When the topic of influential‚ powerful‚ and society-changing women arises‚ particularly within the African American community‚ many people often cite Oprah as one of these women. Since the 1980’s she has left a sizable impact on the United States‚ Europe‚ and even in developing‚ third world countries. As a philanthropist‚ activist‚ former talk show host‚ and business mogul‚ she has definitely created what some may call her own empire. She has worked her way to the pinnacle of success. Being born
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on television. In 1988‚ after being in the television world for so many years in various fields (television host‚ anchor‚ actress‚ producer); she opened her own production company and became CEO at Harpo Production. I am pleased to tell you about Oprah Winfrey’s life story and how it influenced her leadership style as a CEO. After fully analyzing Winfrey’s history and achievements‚ I’ve concluded that she entails a transformational leadership style. In just a few years she surpassed the head of
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Pd.1 Oprah Winfrey Oprah Winery’s life experiences have made her into the woman she is today. She was born on January 9‚1954‚in Kosciusko‚ Mississippi. She has stated that she is a woman in progress‚ just trying like everyone else. Taking every conflict and every experience and learning from it. Oprah Winfrey has risen from poverty and a troubled youth to become the most powerful and influential woman
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that makes it possible to do something. Oprah Winfrey states‚ "Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity‚" as an inspirational tool for her audience to reach their goals by putting in the hard work. Opportunities in life are not just handed out but these chances are opened by the determination and drive that each individual puts forth instead of wishing on luck and chance that their goals will be reached. In my opinion‚ Oprah Winfrey is telling us that success is brought by
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As stated by Oprah Winfrey‚ “Everybody has a calling‚ and your real job in life is to figure out as soon as possible what that is‚ who you were meant to be‚ and to begin to honor that in the best way possible”. Oprah‚ whose charismatic spirit is captured in the context of the quote above‚ is a true example of a leader. She is not only touted as one of the worlds most influential people but is also well known for her internationally popular talk show and philanthropic pursuits. In this analysis‚ I
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Oprah Winfrey Oprah Winfrey was born in a small town in Mississippi in 1954. Her father was in the service and her mother moved to Milwaukee‚ Wisconsin in search of a new start. Oprah was left to be raised by her paternal Grandmother on a small farm. Oprah’s Grandmother taught her to read before most children are ready for pre-school. Oprah’s Grandmother was a strong Christian and due to her influence Oprah was very active in the church. By the time she was 3 she had traveled through the south reciting
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STORY Oprah Winfrey‚ as you know her all of you‚ is an American media proprietor‚producer and philanthropist. She is best known in her show The Oprah Winfrey Show which was the highest rated program. She is the Queen of all Media‚ she has been racked the richest African American of the 20 th century and currently she is the North America ’s only black billionaire. And of course she is the most influential and inspirational woman in the world‚ that’s why she is my source of inspiration. Oprah is the
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Oprah Winfrey is undoubtedly one of the most powerful women in our time. Her talk shows from The Oprah Show to Where Are They Now has given people an opportunity to get an inside on what she does. Oprah’s success has influenced many african american women to become strong and independent. Abraham Lincoln once said‚ "I am a slow walker‚ but I never walk backwards‚" (Inspirational Quotes: Achievements). This quote of perseverance could describe her life. Oprah Winfrey’s childhood has motivated her
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