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Oprah Winfrey is a Great Leader, 2005.
An essay explaining why celebrity talk-show host and actress Oprah Winfrey is a great leader.
795 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 20.95
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The author of this paper explains why she believes that Oprah Winfrey is an example of a great leader. The paper cites examples of Winfrey's efforts to aid other people and how she uses her status and fame to promote causes that she believes in and which benefit others that are less fortunate.
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"Oprah Winfrey is an example of what it takes to be a good leader because with almost every one of her endeavors, she is helping others. While Winfrey is probably most well known for her talk show, she has not let her fame or popularity prevent her from doing good things. In fact, she has used her position to help others in ways that many people are unable to do. Providing aid for orphans in Africa, starting an Angel Network, and opening an academy for girls are just a few examples of how Winfrey is a natural leader that can take almost any idea and turn it into something that will benefit others as well as herself. "
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Oprah Winfrey, 2007.
An examination of the leadership accomplishments of Oprah Winfrey.
965 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 24.95
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This paper discusses Oprah Winfrey's accomplishments as a global media leader and philanthropist. It discusses her leadership characteristics as evidenced from her show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, O, The Oprah magazine and The Oprah Winfrey Foundation. It also looks at her skills in motivating and encouraging others and creating a teamwork environment.
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"Oprah is a person of integrity because she honestly believes in the ideas she promotes. Moreover, she promotes ideas that encourage and benefit others. A side effect of this is the fact that through her kindness, she motivates others to be better people. For example, the Oprah Winfrey Foundations are active in the area of "global humanitarian efforts in developing countries" (Precinct Reporter). In 2002, Winfrey's Christmas Kindness South Africa "brought a day of joy to tens of thousands of children" (Precinct Reporter). This program provided orphanages and rural schools "food, clothing, athletic shoes, school supplies, books and toys" (Precinct Reporter). In addition, Winfrey forged an alliance with South Africa's Ministry of Education, which intends to build the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls South Africa" (Precinct Reporter). These are few examples of Winfrey's integrity. She is committed to more than just making money for herself. She wants to help others discover their true potential. In this instance, we can see how Winfrey truly cares for others and is sincerely interested in helping them in any way that she can. These involvements also illustrate how Winfrey knows her job. In fact, it shows that she knows her potential above and beyond her job."
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Oprah Winfrey, 2004.
An insight into Oprah Winfrey and her business interests.
1,569 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 36.95
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The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze the topic of Oprah Winfrey and her business interests. Specifically, it includes her role as a business leader, how she organizes and controls her employees, and her role as an entrepreneur. It looks at how Oprah Winfrey has risen from humble beginnings to become one of the most successful entertainers in America today and how behind her popular talk show is a massive business structure containing publishing, broadcasting, and production companies, to name a few. It examines how her success as a businessperson matches her success as a talk-show host and how it has made her one of the richest people in the world and one of the most generous philanthropists.
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"When she began Harpo in 1986, she had five employees. As of 2002, she employs 221 people, and a high percentage of them are women (68 percent). She has a minor turnover of between 10 and 15 percent (Sellers 3), and she seems to run a tight and successful ship, but there have been rumors that she is a difficult and demanding boss from former employees. Some of her former employees have called the workplace "chaotic" and "narcissistic," and Oprah requires her employees to sign a lifelong confidentiality agreement, something rather unheard of even in the entertainment business (Sellers 3). Despite these criticisms, most employees say the pay and benefits are "outstanding," with 6 weeks of vacation per year, generous pay and bonuses, and a spa and gym located inside the company headquarters as just some of the perks employees can expect working at Harpo (Sellers 3)."
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Oprah Winfrey, 2005.
A discussion on the roots and success of mega-star talk-show host Oprah Winfrey.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 32.95
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This paper looks at Oprah Winfrey, a mega-star in America at the end of the 20th century and beginning of the 21st century, who is so well known and familiar to the public that everyone refers to her on a first name basis whether they know her or not. It examines Oprah Winfrey and her rise to super stardom and also comments on her unique kind of stardom which is more than superficially matched with philanthropy and wanting to help others and change the world.
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"Oprah Winfrey was not born into riches or stardom, but instead suffered through a childhood of rural and ghetto poverty. This type of upbringing may be one of the reasons that she is so committed to social causes and to fighting poverty and helping people out as a mega-star. But it is also something unique to Oprah's character that
makes her remember the lessons learned in a youth of poverty, because going back and trying to help people you know are suffering is not done by all people once they make a lot of money. Many hip hop stars for example say that they are still all about ghetto poverty when they are driving around in hundred thousand dollar cars, rapping about how much money they make and how many possessions they own, and in fact if they went back to the ghetto they are so proud of they would have to bring fifty bodyguards."
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Oprah Winfrey, 2005.
A look at the emotional development of Oprah Winfrey.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, £ 18.95
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This paper examines how Oprah Winfrey comes from a teenage pregnancy and how she has survived all odds to become famous. It looks at how Erikson's eight stages of development and the ABCs of social and emotional development can be seen in different stages of Winfrey's life and how, by looking at these different stages we can see how the right environment and nurture helped Winfrey become one of the richest and respected African-American women living today.
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Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Style, 2005.
Examines Oprah Winfrey's leadership style.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 33.95
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This paper examines Oprah Winfrey's leadership style, identifying her charisma and love for her audience as major factors in her success. It briefly discusses her professional and personal life and her special skills, including her ability to organize.
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"In the list of the world's ranking mega-leaders there are few women. This is undoubtedly not for any lack of talent or leadership ability among women but more likely because the step between being a good leader and being a ..."
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Oprah Winfrey, 2004.
Examines Oprah Winfrey's success as an entrepreneur and her philanthropy.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 22.95
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This paper examines Oprah Winfrey's success as an entrepreneur and her philanthropy. It looks at her hands-on management style, her early life, and the start of her broadcasting career. It also studies her generosity to charitable causes.
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"Oprah Winfrey is one of the most powerful women in Hollywood or any other industry today. She is also one of the wealthiest. She is an actress but she got her start as a newsreader at a television station in Nashville. Today she is perhaps best known as the host of a daytime talk show that bears her name but her influence extends well beyond that hour program. She owns her own production company Harpo Productions which produces her own show as well as ..."
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Oprah Winfrey, 2002.
A biography of the famous talk show host.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, £ 24.95
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This paper discusses famous talk show hostess Oprah Winfrey. The writer gives the reader a biographical sketch of the talk show queen's life and details her climb to success. In addition the differences between Oprah and other talk shows is discussed.
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Oprah's Impact on Mass Media, 2008.
A discussion of Oprah Winfrey, the most recognized African-American celebrity in American history.
1,128 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 27.95
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The paper describes the many accomplishments of Oprah Winfrey that include being a billionaire, an Oscar-nominated actress, a Broadway producer, one who changed the face of daytime television and has brought giving to reality television competitions. The paper shows how Oprah's multi-media success is unprecedented and the fact that she is female and an African-American only make her success more remarkable.
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"Whether one is a supporter or a detractor of Oprah Winfrey, it is difficult to ignore the fact that she has had a tremendous impact on the mass media in the United States. She is probably the most-recognized television personality, and is certainly the most recognized African-American celebrity in American history. She is a billionaire, the head of media conglomerate, in addition to being an Oscar-nominated actress, "activist, magazine editor, producer, book club sponsor, and radio host." (People). Oprah's success changed the face of daytime television, transforming the talk show format into a forum for serious discussions, both on her own show and with her creation of the Dr. Phil show."
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Outstanding Black Americans, 2002.
A discussion on some of the the achievements of well known Black Americans, such as Oprah Winfrey, Tiger Woods and Bill Cosby and the way in which they have become role models for other black Americans.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 56.95
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The following paper examines how a number of black Americans lived through tumultuous times and faced brutal racism, however despite the hardships they all went through they are success stories. The writer focuses on their history, how some came out of impoverished backgrounds and others from modest income families. This paper briefly looks at the successes and failures of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Oprah Winfrey, Tiger Woods , Bill Cosby, Sarah King and Michael Jordan, their inner strength of spirit, and the way in which over the years they have transformed themselves as they worked towards making their dreams a reality.
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"Of course, there was the memory of Martin Luther King. The flamboyant Jesse Jackson was often on news programs. Oprah Winfrey was the one black person who not only gained entry into millions of living rooms but also was welcomed warmly. For years Black Americans gained recognition for their ability in baseball, basketball, football and tennis. But it was Oprah who changed the viewpoints of millions of Americans who identified with the compassionate woman. She not only became a household name, but a woman whom viewers held in high esteem regardless of their race. Her political agenda transcended party lines. She wanted to make a difference for black people, and to make this world a better place. She is respected for her ethical and moral approach to the issues of today. "Her style reached out and connected with what every woman was thinking because she asked the questions and said the things that they understood." (Mair 78) There weren't a lot of black people on Chicago television in 1985, but Oprah's show A.M. Chicago was a big hit."
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Commonalities Between Jewish and Nazi Leaders, 2002.
This paper compares Nazi leaders to Jewish leaders, making reference to 'Eichmann Trial in Jerusalem' by Hannah Arendt.
970 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 24.95
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The following paper briefly discusses Arendt's book on the Holocaust and focuses specifically on the way in which Jewish leaders in the past and today exhibit the same political and philosophical motivations as the Nazi leaders in the holocaust.
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"From a political standpoint the Nazi leaders and the Jewish leaders had much in common during the Holocaust. This was pointed out at the trial as an excuse for the Nazi?s behavior. The political motivation for each side was the same. Keep those who could help, and eliminate those who were a hindrance. In addition there was a moral blinding in each arena regarding the treatment of Jews at the time. Many Jews were afraid of persecution so they in turn encouraged their leaders to turn on the gypsies, gays and other minorities that they felt the Nazis might be willing to take in their place."
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Do Corporations Develop Leaders?, 2007.
This paper explores whether organizations themselves develop leaders or if they hire leaders with previously acquired leadership skills.
1,451 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 34.95
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This paper examines corporations that are known for demonstrating strong leadership skills and explores whether these corporations themselves have developed these leaders independently. The paper analyzes and compares different leadership styles in order to show what types of leadership skills and methods are acquired prior to gaining a powerful position within a company. The paper discusses which skills are essential for an organization to develop in order to survive in today's competitive economy. The paper concludes that available research indicates that some corporations do and others do not develop leaders. The paper notes, however, how the available research has limitations.
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"In the past few decades, competition among all types of corporations, regardless of their goods or services sold, has dramatically increased. As a result, leadership theories have emerged as key factors in determining the long-term success or ultimate failure of such organizations. However, a valid question for research in this area is whether corporations truly develop leaders that result in the success of the corporation, or are successful companies hiring strong leaders that have the ability to expand on their previously acquired skill set."
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Group Teachers as Leaders: Methodology, 2008.
A proposal for a case study to explore the role of teacher leader as group leader and how group work performance is affected by leadership.
1,777 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 40.95
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This paper proposes a case study as being the most appropriate method to research how teachers function as group leaders. The author discusses the use of group work at schools and the importance of leadership. The author describes the sample group that will be used in the case study, the kind of school from which the group will be chosen, the task that the group will be given, and the manner in which data will be collected during the study and analyzed.
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"The problem in translation for the teachers themselves when embarking on a group work task is the tendency towards egalitarianism and democratic principle, often seeking to not establish clear leadership to protect all from feeling lesser or greater in the process. Sadly, in an attempt to demonstrate effective group work, leadership is fundamental and peer leadership is often the key. If group work is always conducted in a manner where a primary leader is appointed from outside the peer group, such as the principal or the teacher who is most likely to demand leadership by virtue of personality or seniority, some idea may be lost in the group dynamic."
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The Influence of African-American Leaders on Society, 2006.
This paper shows the influence of famous African-American leaders on society.
2,385 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 51.95
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This paper discusses the lives of several critical African-American leaders in history. These leaders have not only revolutionized their own professions, but have rendered it much easier for future black leaders to forge paths in their own fields of interest and specialties. The paper examines not only the historically lauded black leaders, but those who have shaped culture as well, in the march towards equality and justice for all Americans. The African-American leaders that are discussed in this paper are Duke Ellington (music), Lola Faturoti (fashion), Martin Luther King Junior(politics), Jay-Z (business) and Thomas W. Burton (medicine). The paper shows how these leaders in society have influenced all aspects of culture in America and have forged a path of success for all future African-American and other minority leaders.
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"America's history is filled with immensely touted African-American figures such as Martin Luther King, Jr, Malcolm X and W.E.B. DuBois who helped mold the freedom and civil rights movements.
"These individuals helped African-Americans emerge from literally centuries of slavery - and although equality is still not at our fingertips, it is undoubtedly a lot closer to a reality than during the 1960s.
"In fact, the cultural change engendered by the civil rights leaders is almost as impressive as the political change won. To think that just 40 years ago it was commonplace to believe that African-Americans were in some way inferior and not deserving of equal rights, the vote or even a seat at the front of the bus today is almost absurd."
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