Leadership
"You lift me, and I'll lift you, and we'll ascend together."There is a new sun rising over the horizon. Unlike the many suns that have risen during the last few decades, this sun is multifaceted. This sun is red, yellow and every shade of brown imaginable. As this new sun climbs into the sky, it is carried by a new generation of African-American visionaries and entrepreneurs and with them are the hopes and dreams of a race of people. African-Americans, for many decades, had yet to make a breakthrough into the corporate world and hold positions such as CEO, chairman, president, or vice-president. "According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Division of Labor Force Statistics, there were 19 million executives, managers and administrators in the U.S. labor force in 1998. Of that number, 7.2% were black. In 1988, only 5.6% of the nation's executives, managers and [administrators] were African-American; by 1991 that number had grown slightly to 5.7%" (Whigham-Desir). Now, there is a new sunrise and unlike the others before it, this sunrise will never set. These African-American corporate leaders, young visionaries, and entrepreneurs are making an incredible impact in the corporate landscape. D
I have what it takes to be a leader of the new millennium and I have what it takes to be a glass breaker. Like the aforementioned, I will bring ingenuity, determination, dedication, communication skills, integrity, and service into any business environment that I will encounter. They have also given large donations to The Partnership for the Homeless, Inc. Winfrey spends as much time out in the community, if not more, as she does in front of the camera. It was his honesty, leadership skills, and business ethics that made him the natural choice to hold the position of president and CEO of Alliant Energy. John's self-motivation and determination to achieve his goals are what makes him truly successful. Winfrey's communication skills have allowed her to establish a connection with people from all walks of life. [Her] good works have touched us all" (qtd in Tannen).
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