Category: Leader Profiles
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Leader Profile – Billie Jean King
(Nov 20,1943 – ) born in Long Beach CA First female athlete to receive the Congressional Gold Medal Greatest Tennis Player of all Times Turned Pro in 1968 Retired in 1990 — Helen Josephine
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Leader Profile – Christiane Amanpour
There are some walks of life in which a single human being actually affects the lives of millions of people. Sometimes, it’s an event and not a human who brings in that kind of impact. There is a subtle cradle-of-civilization like profession which focusses on such people and events with a noble purpose of making…
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Leader Profile – Dorothy Parker
This week’s Leader Profile is about Dorothy Parker, a pioneering librarian. She served as the librarian of Howard University’s Moorland Foundation (1930), a small collection of anti-slavery books that she expanded into a globally recognized collection of black history and culture. Dorothy fostered a more inclusive, less Eurocentric way of cataloging and organizing books. The…
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Leader Profile – Grace Hopper
This week’s Leader Profile is about Grace Hopper, grandmother of COBOL. Grace Hopper (1906-1992) was a pioneering American computer scientist and United States Navy rear admiral. She made groundbreaking contributions to the field of computer programming, including developing the first compiler and popularizing the term “computer bug.” Hopper joined the U.S. Navy Reserve in 1943…
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Leader Profile – Ratan Tata
This week’s Leader Profile is about Ratan Tata, also known as India’s Pride. Achievements: — Vandana Gohil
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Leader Profile – Angela Merkel
This week’s Leader Profile is about Angela Merkel. Who is she? First female chancellor of Germany, served from 2005 to 2021 The origin story: Early political career: Legacy She was not merely a politician but a true public servant who will be remembered for generations to come. — Audrey Liu
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Leader Profile – Dr. Tsai Ing-Wen
Growing up at an auto repair shop run by her parents, her family background instilled her with the spirit of small and medium-sized enterprises – professional, dynamic, resilient, and hard working. Dr. Tsai began her tenure on Taiwan’s trade negotiation delegation in the late 1980s. She was on the front lines of the process during…
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Leader Profile – Tessy Thomas
Tessy Thomas, celebrated as the “Missile Woman of India,” has made groundbreaking contributions to India’s missile technology, particularly with her leadership in the development of the Agni-IV and Agni-V ballistic missiles. Her achievements have shattered the glass ceiling in a predominantly male domain, earning her prestigious accolades like the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award. Beyond…
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Leader Profile – Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson
My fellow Toastmasters this month is women’s history month. I am honored to share the story of an extraordinary woman and trailblazer who shattered glass ceilings and illuminated the path for countless others – Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson. Dr. Jackson is a distinguished physicist, educator, and advocate, renowned for her groundbreaking contributions to science and…
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Leader Profile – Taylor Swift
In our concluding meeting of the year, I am thrilled to share with you the individual who has inspired me the most in 2023, who also happens to be the Times Person of the Year. Let’s explore how Taylor Swift transformed me into the Swiftie that I am today. Nearly a year ago, this 12-time…
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