Female CEO Biography Research Paper 07/29/2012 Professor Bridget Ball Shaw OPRAH WINFREY Oprah Gail Winfrey‚ a famous black writer‚ talk show host‚ actress‚ philanthropist‚ and television producer‚ was born on January 29‚ 1954‚ in Kosciusko‚ Mississippi. When Oprah was born her given name was Orpah from the book of Ruth in the bible and her name was changed to Oprah as it was easier for people to pronounce. Oprah was born to unwed‚ teenage parents. Her mother Vernita Lee was eighteen and a housemaid
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Oprah‚ a leader and inspiration to many. Leaders and almost all successful people have these three traits in common; ambition‚ independence‚ and they’re passionate about what they do. Oprah is a perfect example of a successful person who followed their dreams and overcame her obstacles such as; sexual abuse‚ poverty‚ and racism. Oprah is a publisher‚ actress‚ philanthropist‚ producer‚ and television producer (“Bio.com”). Oprah Oprah didn’t quite have the “perfect childhood.” She was born January
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Entrepreneur: Oprah Winfrey Oprah Winfrey was born on January 29‚ 1954 in Kosciusko‚ Mississippi. Oprah Winfrey lived with her grandmother on a farm until she was six years old. From the age of 6 to 13 she lived with her mother in Milwaukee. At the age of 13 Oprah claimed she was being abused and ran away from her mother’s home. The authorities sent her to a juvenile detention center but was denied admission due to overcrowding. She then went live with her father in Nashville‚ Tennessee. Her
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Oprah Winfrey Oprah Gail Winfrey was born on January 29‚ 1954 in Kosciusko‚ Mississippi. She was the first black women to run her own network‚ which was launched January 1‚ 2011. She is also an actress‚ TV show host‚ entrepreneur‚ and a producer. As a young teenager she was sent to live in Tennessee with a barber who she now calls her father.. She has been voted the most influential and rich black woman in the world. She was not always a rich woman like she is now. She was born into poverty and
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THE BEST LEADER I HAVE KNOWN WHO TO ADMIRE AS A BEST LEADER The person I have always admired to be a good leader is my previous manager – Luck Smith. It was my pleasure to work with him for almost three years‚ and I have learned significant amount of business and life knowledge from him. Mr. Smith’s life accomplishments are more than we can imagine. He was originally born in a small village in India‚ and came to Canada as an international student in the University of ** during 1970s. He had
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My Hero Oprah Winfrey once said‚ “The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success but significance and then even the small steps and little victories along your path will take on greater meaning. “ (Oprah Winfrey Quotes‚ n.d). In other words‚ Oprah believes fame isn’t the main idea of achieving a dream‚ but rather than the experience and the satisfaction you get will guide to an outstanding purpose. Oprah Winfrey is one of the greatest b illionaires wellknown for hosting her own globally talk
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Introduction In this report I shall establish what an entrepreneur is. I shall explain the different types of Entrepreneurs‚ and reasons as to why they decide to become self employed. I shall then discuss in detail the rise of 1 of the worlds best known and loved Entrepreneurs‚ Oprah Winfrey. What is an Entrepreneur? An entrepreneur is an individual who accepts financial risks and undertakes new financial ventures. The word derives from the French "entre" (to enter) and "prendre" (to take)
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COMM 110 – Public Speaking Written Assignment #11 I. Special Occasion Speeches 1. Your text identifies 9 types of Special Occasion Speeches. For each one give me an example from your life when you may gave given or may have to give that type of speech. 2. Characteristics of Special Occasion Speeches Special Occasion Speeches have unique characteristics as defined in Chapter Twelve. How do special occasion speeches differ/compare to speeches to inform? speeches to persuade? II
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The novel that I have chosen is " step by wicked step " written by Anne fine . The novel is about five children who were selected for a field trip to old harwick hall. They discovered an old diary which is belong to Richard Clayton harwick. He is came from a broken family. This made them share their individual life stories who also came from a broken family. The most admirable character that I have chosen is claudia. Claudia is a strong character at most of the time.The first reason I choose her as
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A Person I Respect the Most The headline of newspapers read‚” iPhone V is Coming Out in September‚” Nowadays‚ people of all ages are using Apple digital appliances‚ computers‚ iPod‚ and‚ iPhone. People use it everywhere and every time‚ on a bus‚ in a bathroom‚ and even when they’re walking. Who invented these attractive appliances? Steve Jobs‚ the great person I respect the most did. Steve Jobs was born in San Francisco‚ California and was adopted by a poor family. He attended a junior high
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