A ROLE MODEL OF BUSINESS‚ PIERRE PELADEAU by Felipe Munoz 22 March 2009 IS PIERRE PELADEAU A GOOD ROLE-MODEL FOR BUSINESS STUDENTS? Many of us have heard of Pierre Peladeau‚ a man who built a multi-billion dollar company from a $1‚500 loan. He is one of the most famous entrepreneurs of Quebec history. There is no doubt that he achieved a lot during his life time and there is no doubt that a lot of it was good. He was and is still an icon of Canadian business world. For instance‚ he was known
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leaves a great and powerful impact on our lives. When you hear the words “role model”‚ who or what do you think of? When I hear it a string of actors‚ musicians‚ athletes and‚ celebrities Over the years‚ the concept of a role model has changed from fictional “heroes” seen in movies‚ comics‚ and stories to average people that make an exceptional impact on someone’s life. A role model need not necessarily be a celebrity. A role model can be family‚ teacher‚ friend or just a stranger‚ social worker‚ a leader
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Media Studies Article Report: The misconception of a “role model” and the relation to an athlete A role model: a noun‚ meaning a person whose behaviour‚ example‚ or success is or can be emulated by others‚ especially by younger people. An athlete: also a noun‚ a person who is trained in exercises or contents involving physical agility‚ stamina‚ or strength; a participant in a sport‚ exercise‚ or game requiring physical skill. Two entirely different words‚ and two very different definitions‚ yet
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distinctive and unique talent. When thinking of the topic of role models the very first person who comes to mind‚ is that of a professional athlete. There are a lot of arguments arising on whether or not athletes should be considered role models. Many believe that a role model must be someone who has a personal relationship or bond with one another; however‚ a role model is someone who an individual aspires to be. Sports figures are admirable role models both on and off the field although mass media portrays
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My Role Model in My Life. Everyone has a role model in their lives. They could be our parent‚ friend‚ teacher‚ or even an author of a book. For me‚ my role model is a president‚ his name is Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln became 16th President of the United States in 1860. He born in February 12‚ 1809 and pass away in April 15‚ 1865. Abraham Lincoln had good leadership and that is why he became the president of the United State. Beside leadership skills‚ He had very good determination to decided
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My Role Model Is My Mother A role model is someone you look up to who can have a major impact on your life. I have been blessed with a great number of influential people throughout my life - from high school friends who let me be myself to mentors who have helped me make the most of myself. However‚ there has been one person who has always been in my life. My mother. In the first place‚ my mother possesses certain qualities that I admire. She is such a loving‚ caring‚ selfless‚ and hard-working
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in the young generations such as “Life should be about smoking weed‚ money and sex” yet not all understand that these rappers ain’t all about that life. What is a role model? A role model is consider someone “who others look up to and admire. A role model provides inspiration and motivation to seek out accomplishments. Role models send messages about their beliefs by what they do and say.” Rappers‚ are always target for their “wild” action such as the language they use in their songs‚ ways of
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Athletes Are Negative Role Models for Society It seems that a day cannot go by without us either picking up a paper or listening to the evening news and there is a story surrounding a predominant athlete that has somehow gotten themselves in trouble with the law. These are the same people we glamorize night in and out on the stage in which they perform. Sport Center gives us all their individual accolades along with astonishing highlights. They’re obviously really good at what they do. Should
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young women Julian Jones. Athletes in today’s society are looked upon as heroes‚ idols‚ or role models for many people and young children. The general public believes athletes are “obligated” to being role models‚ because of their performance on specialized events‚ fame‚ and riches. But‚ what is a role model? Word net search states “it is someone worthy of imitation‚ and every child needs a role model.” If this was the case people would highly disregard what some controversial athletes such as
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A community issue that is important to me‚ is a lack of youth minority role models. This is an issue to me because minorities need someone to look up to and someone to lead them. Especially in the African American community when fatherly or a typically male played role is not always there. Not having a role model can easily affect a child and their aspirations. That is why I think there should be more minority role models‚ so other minorities students will have one another to support and one another
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