common ground; Our Differences allow us to be fascinated by each other”-Tom Robbins. In this paper we will compare and contrast commencement addresses delivered by two of the greatest technological entrepreneurs of this generation‚ Bill Gates (founder of Microsoft) and Steve Jobs (founder of Apple)‚ at Harvard(2007) and Stanford(2005) respectively. By analyzing texture of speech and choice of content‚ we will observe that though the speakers are nearly identical in age‚ choice of career and professional
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Obama’s Speech Everybody knows how good of a speaker Obama is. His speeches always seem to convince the audience‚ but it is not by everybody understood what distinguishes him from other speakers. Certain skills he frequently uses help him reach his main purpose‚ but the question remains what these skills include. Therefore‚ the aim of this commentary is explain how the use of rhetorical devices makes Obama’s speeches stand out and memorable. Rhetorical devices are techniques that an author or speaker
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Kenyon Commencement Speech David Foster Wallace brings a completely different approach to commencement speeches in his “Kenyon Commencement Speech.” He strays away from the typical commencement speech topics on “extraordinary wealth‚” “comfort‚” or “personal freedom” (208). Instead Wallace emphasizes the real value of a liberal arts education‚ which is learning “how to think” (199). When Wallace mentions “how to think” he is taking a different stance to the idea of education. He doesn’t feel
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Steve Jobs Leadership 1 von 9 http://www.termpaperwarehouse.com/print/Steve-Jobs-Leadership/84364 TABLE OF CONTENT 1.0 INTRODUCTION 2.0 Path-Goal Theory 2.1 Hersey-Blanchard Situational Theory 2.2 Transformational Leadership Theory 2.3 Transactional Leadership Theory 3.0 Application of Tranformational Theory to Steve Jobs’s Leadership 4.0 Application of Transactional Theory to Steve Jobs’s leadership 5.0 Application of Hershey Blanchard Theory to Steve Jobs’ leadership 6.0 Application
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report presents an evaluation of leadership theory of Steve Jobs‚ former CEO of Apple Computers. Why Steve Jobs led a successful tenure as the CEO the Apple Computers it is often claimed that Steve Jobs leadership style he managed to command the best from his staff which transcended into undeniable results. The report begins with a review of leadership theories and the styles. The next section of this report Steve jobs leadership theories. Steve Jobs has always been considered an anomaly in management;
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referring to the one and only Steve Jobs‚ CEO of Apple Computers. He‚ Steve Jobs is one of the biggest icons in the world of technology in the world co-founder of one of the most important and exciting companies in the world. What catch my attention out the most about the leadership style of Steve Jobs‚ is that he is very charismatic. People often say there is some sort of "aura" about Steve Jobs which makes well respected and followed. Employees do enjoy working with Steve Jobs‚ as they feel really inspired
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Hunt 10HLA-3rd 22 August 2012 Steve Jobs Annotated Bibliography Foroohar‚ Rana. "What Would Steve Do?" Time. Time‚ 27 Feb. 2012. Web. 06 Sept. 2012. . The article is about how Steve Jobs. changed technology with his innovative ideas and management skills. Also‚ on how Jobs was an exceptional leader in the business world. The article is reliable‚ since it is from Time magazine. The research is biased‚ since the author obviously shows favoritism towards Jobs. The author‚ Rana Foroohar‚ is a qualified
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Steve Jobs Paper Specific Purpose: By the end of my speech‚ my audience will be familiar with the different aspects of Steve Jobs’ life from an early age‚ and his career accomplishments. Central Idea: To give the audience a better understanding about the man who was well reserved‚ one must learn about his life from an early age‚ and his career accomplishments. Introduction: I remember when I was in Jr. High‚ and computers were being integrated into the classrooms. As a matter of fact‚ the
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Harvey Acosta Per.2 Prompt 2 Thesis Steve Job’s argument that death is the only thing that makes life valuable is accurate. His view of death is that it is the major driving factor in making our lives memorable. If we were immortal‚ people would care less about what they do with their lives. It is evident that the fear of death exists in almost everyone‚ even those who are deeply religious fear dying. Death is the sole factor that gives our lives meaning and will always make life decisions for us
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Abstract Steve Jobs’ success story began in 1976 when he and a friend built the first personal computer. He founded Apple in April 1‚ 1976; he was the Chairman and CEO of Apple Computers Inc. until he walked out due to a power struggle. He did not let this obstacle stop him. He went and started other businesses and developments. In 1984‚ he developed the Macintosh‚ which was the first small computer with a graphic user interface. In 1985‚ he started NeXT‚ a year later he bought Pixar Animated
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