Devon Bartholf 3 October 2013 ELON—The co-founder of Apple‚ Steve Wozniak described the original goal behind his inventions in simple terms yesterday afternoon‚ emphasizing the importance of creativity and innovation in a technical environment. Wozniak gave the address at Elon University’s Fall Convocation‚ opening up with one of his key points. “I was basically making the world less ugly and making the computer usable by people‚” said Wozniak. “We knew we had the product that would change
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To write about my role models‚ I could have picked teachers‚ I could have picked people extremely influential in their field‚ and I could have picked models and other aesthetically pleasing individuals. But instead‚ I found the perfect combination of all three: my mother. There isn’t one person on this earth more educational‚ more competent‚ and more aesthetically pleasing than my mother. And there isn’t one person on this earth that can re-direct my role model focus from her. My mother has suffered
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Managing my work priorities and professional development requires me to act as a good role model who has the traits of an effective leader; ensure that my work goals and plans reflect the organisation’s goals and plans; meet my job responsibilities; measure and maintain my personal performance; priorities work; use technology to organise and manage my work; maintain a work/life balance; meet required competency standards; determine my developmental needs; take advantage of learning opportunities;
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My leadership role right now makes a difference‚ because I’m seen as a positive role model. I’m a program instructor and positive role model to dozens of kids enrolled in the Big Buddy Program. Most people believe that I’m just a babysitter‚ but I disagree‚ because I love every child that steps through that door and I do my best to let every child know that they’re loved and that I’ll always be here for them good or bad. As a role model I create a relationship with every child especially the ones
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Gentleman of the South Growing up in a town divided by discrimination and bigotry can be hard for a child. As a result‚ a constructive idol is needed. In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird‚ by Harper Lee‚ Atticus Finch fits the job. He is a positive role model for his two children‚ Jem and Scout. This is demonstrated through his strong sense of equality‚ wise personality and courteous behaviour. Throughout the story‚ Atticus exemplifies everything a father should be and is the backbone to this riveting
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behavior to model. This philosophy blends greatly with the thinking that everyone should treat other the way they would wish to be treated. Demonstrating an ability to make positive choices is yet another way that a teacher can influence and impact a child. As a faith based educator for many years‚ as well as a public school substitute‚ Sean Houlihan prides himself on the ability to make positive choices. He plans to continue his career as a teacher in Rhode Island‚ imparting his wisdom and role modeling
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Steve Madden is one of America’s most successful footwear companies. The founder of the company Steve Madden himself is from Long Island‚ New York. The youngest of three children‚ Steve‘s father owned his own Textile Business. Since he was a child Steve has been troubled and he battled with drug and alcohol abuse up until his conviction in 2002. Steve worked in many retail stores when he was younger and found a love for shoes and the fashion industry at the age of 16. After graduating from high
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Celebrities are bad role models Do celebrities make bad role models? I believe they do. Kids see celebrities in the news everyday and mimic what they do‚ thinking that they should be like them. But that is wrong. Most celebrities don’t know what they are doing in their life because they have a hard time telling reality from fantasy. They are like you and me‚ but people think that they are more than that. Most magazines and movies have pictures/videos of airbrushed celebrities and when teenager look
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Seymour 2 Marilyn Monroe was a very well known actor and model in the 1950’s. She began her career as a model before shifting into acting. Some of the movies she was most recognized for include “The Seven Year Itch”‚ “The Prince and the Showgirl”‚ “Bus Stop” and “Some like it hot.” “Some like it Hot” was her most commercially successful film. This movie was listed as the greatest American comedy film of all time by the American film Institute in 2000. She was awarded numerous awards including a
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Jesse Owens was one of America’s greatest track stars. He was born on September 12th‚ 1913 in Oakville‚ Alabama. He grew up in a large‚ poor family and because the Owens’ were African American‚ Jesse’s parents found it difficult to hold a steady job. Jesse managed to pay for college and become a successful Olympian who permanently changed our society. Jesse Owens continues to impact society through his athletic achievement‚ rebellion against racial discrimination and because he changed African American’s
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