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    “If [others] expect us to graduate, we will graduate. If they expect us to get a job, we will get a job. If they expect us to go to jail, then that’s where we will end up too” (127). In Wes Moore’s book The Other Wes Moore expectations from our role models impact everything including our jobs. Two kids named Wes Moore, similar in age grow up just blocks from each other, with difficult childhoods including run ins with the police and hanging with their crew. One becomes a Rhodes scholar, decorated

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    A role model is an irreplaceable person who often has a following of people who attempt to emulate their actions and reactions. They often are in places of authority or, rather, noble in the eyes of their attendants. Role models yield a lot of value in many societies proven through literature in “The Color of Water” by James McBride, observations of mentors both in history and the present, and my personal experience with leaders who I appreciate. In James McBride’s recollection of his childhood and

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    What makes a person a great role model? Does it come with age? Maybe, it comes with character. Role models are supposed to set an example for others to follow. I consider Oprah Winfrey a role model because she is very hardworking, humble, and giving. One reason why I consider Oprah a role model is because of how hardworking she is. For example, how she rose from poverty to great prosperity. While she used to be poor, she is now a billionaire. Also, how she continues to persevere through every

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    ROLE-MODEL LEADERSHIP MODEL Submitted by : Group 10 Abhishek Chourasia(PGP28236) Bharat Abhishek (IEP15024) Marco Vilardo (IEP15022) Sayan Das (PGP29307) Sudheer Tatikonda (PGP29202) To- Prof. Shailendra Singh Contents 1. Introduction

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    Well, in this essay, we are going to talk about factors that can influence you to have success and factors that won’t be as helpful. A person can be influenced by having a role model or a person in the life that sets them on the right course. Say for instincts that your role model is James Harden. James Harden is a good role model because he has made it to the NBA, and has a fundraiser for kids to play basketball. Or you can have a person in your life like your mom. Your mom always tells to do good

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    The word role model has plenty of meanings, but what exactly is a role model? This word is defined by someone who can be looked up whether it is for advice, or just simply who they are as a person. Aeron Moore has had a tough life, but has learned to let the past go and focus on all the positive things in his life such as his family, his friends, and the relationships he has been able to create. Not only is Aeron a transgender, but he was judged by this one factor. This is pretty much telling someone

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    good role model and how can I ensure that I act as a role model for employees I supervise? The definition of a role model is a person whose behaviour, example or success can be emulated by others, especially young people. Their values, actions and behaviours are upheld as an ideal and to be desired. Being a role model may not be taken in its entirety. It can be broken down allowing a person to be a role model in one area and not another. Being a manager is not a guarantee to be a role model. Good

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    G. I. Joe, A Great Role Model More than a couple of years ago a new action figure was launched, named G. I. Joe. The toy was an instant success, children loved the new toy. Soon, children began to idolize and follow the actions of this toy. Children always look for someone or something to serve as a role model. There has a been a debate of whether or not G. I. Joe should be considered as one. In movies (like G.I. Joe: Rise of cobra) Joe can be seen in many movie scenes doing stunts and

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    them can be classified as mentors, models, ideal individuals, etc. These individuals labeled as “perfect examples” are always a big help to keep a consecutive attitude in not giving up for future success. These perfect examples are classified as role models because of their past experiences, impacts, and skills they have acquired. They can be a huge impact to those that are in the process of obtaining success. Role models are very helpful because they provide a model for living, motivation to succeed

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    Positive role models are those who possess the qualities that I would love to have and even improve on. They are those who have affected me in ways that make me want to be a better person in ways such as volunteering in the community. They help me to advocate for myself when I am falling short, help me on my steps to taking a leadership position, and even speak out on the issues that I feel strongly about. I often don’t tend to recognize positive role models until I have noticed my own personal growth

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