David Hilbert was born around 1682 in Konigsberg in East Prussia‚ which comprised a section of Germany and modern day Kaliningrad Russia. His father was a judge and his mother an amateur mathematician. He became known because of the contribution he made in mathematics and physics in the twentieth century. Hilbert is well remembered for landmark researches he conducted in algebra. He also left an indelible mark in axiomatic geometry and mathematics. Hilbert also profoundly contributed in other areas
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In her work “Thinking and Moral Considerations”‚ Hannah Arendt discusses the value of human thought‚ specifically lack thereof. She contends to further the line of thinking of past great philosophers like Socrates‚ and Descartes‚ in that thinking is what makes us human‚ and it is one of the most important things we can do. Thinking is what allows us to have morals and be original‚ unique beings. She discusses how an inability to think leads people down a dangerous path‚ as thinking is directly associated
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Leadership Case Problem : Sparking Innovation at Gap This case illustrates the idea that even a company with a world-leading brand might struggle to find the right type of creativity and innovation. 1. What steps do you think CEO Murphy should take to enhance innovation at Gap? Gap seeks innovation but within the framework of maintaining its identity and image. Murphy might enhance innovation by involving more front-line store associates and management in the innovation process. All workers might
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Transformation Leader This week we are asked to discuss a prominent leader that we admire‚ Nelson Mandela was an easy choice for me. An effective leader according to the text is “someone who works with‚ motivates‚ and helps followers to attain their common organizational goals” (Weiss‚ 2011‚ p.234). This definition is true of Mandela and his transformational leadership style has impacted his followers and the people around him. I think he is a transformational leader that many leaders should inspire
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What It Means To Be a Good Leader As we grow up‚ though we may not realize it‚ we are surrounded by leaders that have an impact on our lives. Some may assume that all the leaders in your life consist of authority‚ but truthfully‚ just having authority doesn’t make you a good leader. A good leader is a person that people naturally follow; they don’t follow them because authority tells them to. Keeping this in mind‚ it isn’t very difficult to identify the leaders in your life; it’s slightly more
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Where would the United States of America be without George Washington? This question shows the impact that one amazing leader can have not just to those they lead‚ but to society as a whole. Without George Washington‚ the colonial militia would not have had a leader. The First or Second Continental Congress would not have had their President. The first president of the United States of America would be someone else. The effect of one person on history can completely change the history of one nation
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Cleopatra VII was a remarkably intelligent woman with great charisma and political astuteness. The ancient historian‚ Plutarch‚ stated that “to know her was to be touched with an irresistible charm. Her delightful manner of speaking was such as to win the heart.” (Bradford 14). She utilized these assets to win over the favor of two of the most powerful man of Ancient Rome‚ Julius Caesar and Marc Antony. Cleopatra is portrayed as being manipulative‚ conniving; and accused of utilizing her relationships
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How realistic is it to expect health care workers to model mental‚ physical‚ and spiritual health? If Americans tend to be overweight‚ underactive workaholics who experience burnout‚ why should health care workers be any different? This has always been an issue that I struggle with; being a good role model for my patients and living as a normal‚ not perfect human being. While researching articles for this post‚ I found one that talked about an oncology patient who was very upset about being treated
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leadership qualities in them. On my personal view‚ i admire all the leaders and even critise them for their few negetive traits but in my recent days the person named‚ “Tim Cook” have got my attention. The reason is he confessed in the public that he is a gay! and this caused a controversy all over the world. I wondered who is he and why people are giving more importance to him and that is when i learned that Tim cook is the CEO of the famous Apple company. After learning who he was and what he has become
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