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A healthcare leader I admire in our community is Randy Oostra. He is the president and CEO of ProMedica Health System. The reason I admire him is his communications to the public are sound positive and optimistic. McConnell (2016) describes one characteristic of an effective leader is that “leaders must be walking mission statements who make their visions come alive by talking about them with enthusiasm and conviction.” (p. 187). In my opinion, Randy exudes enthusiasm for improving the community. Randy was raised in a way that is relatable to many, including myself. He reflected upon his childhood in an interview with The Blade saying that “we were poor, but we didn’t know it.” (Blade, 2016). Knowing that he came from a modest background
Jarrod J. Rein is an eighteen-year-old with dark brown hair and brown eyes to match the brown arid dirt of Piedmont, Oklahoma. His skin is a smooth warm tan glow that opposes his white smile making his teeth look like snow. Standing a great height of six foot exactly, his structure resembles a bear. He is attending Piedmont high school where he in his last year of high school (senior year). He is studying to be a forensics anthropologist. Also he is studying early in the field of anatomy to be successful in his profession. While not always on the rise for knowledge Jarrod’s swimming for his high school. In a sense it’s like you see double.
When you think your average baseball player, what do you think of? The player usually has all of his arms, legs, and no physical disabilities. Anyone who plays baseball would think it is hard to imagine that a person born without a right arm is able to play the game and let only be able to be a pitcher. Jim Abbott faces all the odds and has ten-year career in the major leagues. Abbott had to faces many obstacles throughout life and his playing career. Jim Abbott grew up being picked on since he didn’t have a right arm. When Abbott was younger he would use a steel hook as right hand and other children were afraid of him. Also, they called him names like Mr. Hook.
Although he had this tragic time he didn't take anything for granted. When he moved the PA he was a star athlete playing baseball, basketball, and football. When he was in his senior year he got an opportunity of a lifetime, he got a full ride to the University of Alvernia to play baseball. Going into his first year of college, he was a stud on the field and in the classroom. He was so good the when he was in his freshman year of college, he got invited to a training camp in NY to play for a team named the NY Mets.But when he was going to go to the training camp, something happened that he could ever take back. He had a kid coming on the way so with this he had to drop out of college and ruin his chance to play professional baseball. At first Randy had struggle he had to get a job right away and become a father faster than Randy should have. The ironic thing about this is that Randy started to work with his father at the pizza shop. He had to save every last penny every day. But he was used to this lifestyle because he lived through it all his life. So he had to work two jobs
George Ohr was a mysterious and odd man. He was born in Bolixi, Mississippi July 12, 1857. His origins are from German. Meaning his parents were German immigrants who came to the United States. George Ohr was interested in various many other trades before finally learning about ceramics. He then became interested. He was an educated clay maker learning in New Orleans from a man named Joseph Meyer (“Wikipedia Contributors, George E. Ohr”).
Mike Kelley was a famous conceptual artist from the late 20th century. Mike Kelley became famous for his counterculture aesthetic. He release work that was perceived as edgy or disturbing and as a result he received a reputation. In truth, Kelley was creating work that simply spoke true to his experience, the edginess or disturbing qualities were simply a by product, one he decided to lean into. In 1987 Kelley exhibited a piece that put him on the art world’s radar.
Being a wild card and jumping(mugging) people for fun, he was like all the other West-side rich kids. He was all in for it when Bob and the gang went looking for Johnny and Ponyboy for hanging out with their girlfriends. In spite of the turn of events, Randy states, “ ‘I'm sick of all of this. Sick and tired…. People get hurt in rumbles, maybe killed. I’m sick of it because it doesn’t do any good ‘ ”(Hinton 116-117). At this point of time, Randy apprehends that fighting doesn’t solve anything and it is unethical to beat people for entertainment. Everybody has an equal, Randy looks into the real world and starts acting right in the world. Randy took a step out of the path of evil and had a change of heart. His dad also helped him achieve this. When he told Randy that nobody could get hurt if he would tell the truth. On the other hand, he let his father down because he was confused and disorganized. Randy said, “ ‘.... I feel lousy about the old man. And it’s the first time I’ve felt anything in a long time’ ” (Hinton 164). As a result, Randy starts to knock down the wall of aloofness. Bob’s passing caused Randy to start breaking down and feel his emotions. This causes Randy to start growing and start to see the world beyond his
Randall David Johnson was born on September 10, 1963. He was born in Walnut Creek, California. Randy watched the world closely and helped him develop an interest in photography. He was much taller then the kids his age. His height did not make him any less coordinated and he was a great athlete and dominated the game. Because of his height was naturally a good basketball player. He was not at good at baseball but he liked the sport better. He threw very hard but could not control the ball very well. His father was 6-6 and saw great potential in Randy as a pitcher and wanted to see him thrive. Randy practiced pitching by throwing tennis balls at a strike zone he taped to his garage door. When he was 8 years old he went to Little League tryouts
Jim bridger died at the age 77 he was a good man he was born 1804 died 1881 so you can say he lived a good and long life. He has travled on feet 61 miles to get somwhere he was very smart and he made some good food just like how the food is at denneys. What is good for you sometimes at one point he was on a diet. Jim bridger had 3 kids they are all dead now.so so him and his wife .he quit and regetted it. A lot of other people think he should havewent through it all for his kids. He has used a gun so he now how to us one but that dows not matter he was good at math and since. he was taken away from his family he lost a lot of people at a yong age and was going on so he got mad and ran away and almost got killed by a
Robert Capa was a Hungarian war photographer, photo journalist. He was born Endre Friedmann into a Jewish family October 22, 1913 in Budapest now known as Austria Hungary. He was best known for redefining wartime photojournalism by insisting working in trenches, in the midst of combat. Capa originally wanted to be a writer but he found work as a photographer in Berlin and grew to love the art of photography. He later moved to Germany when Adolf Hitler’s rule was just beginning. He did this you keep on pursuing his newfound love of war photography. It was hard for him to be a photographer of Nazism and the was on the Jewish being one himself. He was forced to hide the fact that he was jawing in order to be able to keep taking photos and not be killed or captured by the Germans who were not only after people who were Jewish but also photographers as well. Thus he adopted the name Robert capa not only because he wanted to hide the hide the fact that he was Jewish but because capa (“shark”) was his nick mane is school. He felt that it would be easier to recognize as an American-sounding, since it was similar to a film director by the name of Frank Capra. He found it easier to sell his photos under the new "American"-sounding name.
The missionary group Making People Aware of Christ (MPACT) brought their group of more than 350 missionaries, consisting of middle school and high school age volunteers along with adults in leadership roles to Elgin last week, to help area residents with a variety of work that they needed done; and they did it at no cost to the residents.
Leadership is a not only a necessary quality to have but I wish to display this quality in my future career as a Physician Assistant. Being a leader is required in order to succeed in the rural primary care field. Incorporating this leadership quality in my career as a Physician Assistant is important to me because I have displayed this quality through the classroom, athletics, volunteer work, etc and I wish to continue to displa...
Throughout 2016, many different people will claim they can lead America to greatness again just as they do each election year. This directs attention towards leadership, and most Americans simply trust that these potential candidates display leadership characteristics. Unfortunately, politicians don’t always exemplify leadership, and many Americans experience poor leaders daily such as dreadful bosses. Because of these commonplace experiences, leadership may not appear as a direct character trait. Adaptable communication, the ability to inspire, a clear passion, and professional attitudes all characterize a true leader.
In a Healthcare environment, a leader by title is someone such as an administrator, director of nursing, supervisor, or a head nurse (manager). These “titled executives” have the task of creating overall healthcare plans, which are designed to instruct subordinates on their daily routines; and creating patient plan of care, which are designed to instruct subordinates on how individual patients will be cared for. Nonetheless, an effective leader, or “true leader”, is someone who positively motivates and encourages followers by clear, understandable instruction; and leads by example. (Atchison, 2004)
Traditionally, powerful people in organizations are defined as those who are strong, aggressive, knowledgeable, somewhat ruthless, intelligent, insightful, and empathetic. According to this view, anyone who possesses these traits and characteristics can effectively navigate the jungle that healthcare administration has become. However, on closer inspection, simply possessing these personality is not enough. Powerful people are not born powerful. Rather, powerful people have a talent for dramatizing, communicating, using, and exploiting whatever resources they possess. Being powerful is a skill. Success and excellence in healthcare management invariably engage in bringing various power resources to bear on any part...
His mother’s high expectations lead her to holding high expectations for his future, while his father was the hero who always supported him. This setting in his hometown and the structure of his parents helped mold him into the person he was and the goals he had set for himself. In addition, the Pittsburgh setting in the 90s is the place he established his life with his wife, Jai, when he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Pausch states, “I wanted to be alive as long as possible for Jai and the kids. At my first appointment with Pittsburgh surgeon Herb Zeh, I said: ‘Let’s be clear. My goal is to be alive and on your brochure in ten years.’” He is at the point in his life when he and his wife receive the devastated news that he had cancer that would surely kill him and take him from his family. This moment in his life sparks something in him that leads him to his lecture, as well as the plan for his wife and kids after his death. Lastly, Southeastern Virginia in 2006 is an important moment for both Randy and his family, because they are on their way to restarting their lives