...Socrates and the Football Genius, Belichick In the history of mankind, various people have left behind trademark qualities that distinguish them for ages. One such character is Socrates. Even though much of what is known about Socrates is mostly through the accounts of Plato and Aristotle, Socrates still remains a well-known personality. It is because of Socrates that we often stumble upon the approach known as the Socratic method to answer some of our most intriguing questions, questions that require a certain logical method, and an aptitude of intellectual depth and wisdom to answer. Socrates was known as the man with copious amounts of wisdom and knowledge. Another defining trait of Socrates was his humbleness, the fact that he knew what he did not know and accepted that. Socrates was also a truthful person because he would always think before he spoke and think of what the Greek gods would say if he lied. There were however negative flaws in Socrates’ character, as the case with anyone. One of his flaws was his use of ironic language, which left many around him with a vague and often misunderstood meaning of his views. In today’s contemporary world there are several personalities that are similar to Socrates, but the one that seems to stand out as the most akin to Socrates is that of Bill Belichick’s. Bill Belichick is currently the head coach of he New England Patriots and has been for the past twelve years. He is arguably the best coach in the league today, with five...
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...and Socrates is the focus in Peaceful warrior, a true story about Dan Millman. In the movie Dan has a strong ego that mixes with his pride. Until one man will show him all the Negative that he will need to let go of and turn his life around. However, the constant troubles that Dan is facing his Pride will get the most of him, which is one of the main theme in Peaceful Warrior. First in Peaceful Warrior Dan’s pride gets the best of him when he keep trying to do the impossible triple flip that no man can do. Since Dan is a very strong athlete he has the ability to do what he desire most. However, he uses his strength and pride to be better than his teammates in the gym. As Dan say, “ Better never begin; once begun, better finish”. Therefore, Dan is senseless about what he is doing . In that case Dan will still be head stuck through the movie until he learns....
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...I do not love this place more than I love life itself. I sleep here, but I don't live here, though I'll likely die here. I've no money, no political clout, no entrepreneurial drive. I'm no great thinker, or much of a small one. I'm closer to Till Eulenspiegel in spirit than I am to Socrates, though completely lacking Till's wit and skill at mocking those anointed who rule us with their “state laws, county laws, town ordinances.” The temptation to just sit back and laugh as this place continues to rot seems easiest. Let the next generation build something new on it's moldering corpse, if the next generation not of this place can come up with a reason...
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...GYGES’ RING Glaucon's initial speech in Plato’s book II of the Republic tells “The story of Gyges the Lydian”. Glaucon steps in when Thrasymachus has been silenced by Socrates and uses the story to defend the opinion that people don't practice justice for itself, but only because they fear what would happen to them if they don't. On this paper I will provide an example of a situation in which a just person may choose to do the unjust in order to get what he/she desires, if he/she would not be punished for doing so. Maya was a great high school volleyball player, during her junior year she was invited to spend a summer in California playing volleyball with girls from all around the world. All the girls in this program were very skilled and talented, so Maya did not stand out as much as she used to. During her stay, she made a lot of friends, but she had become extremely close friends with one girl in particular, Joy. Joy was by far the most athletic girl in the program. Although her technique was not so unique, she had amazing reflexes and she could out jump and out run everyone else. Joy had no plans to play for any Division I Universities in the U.S. ; she already had a contract coming up the following year to play for a professional team in Europe, and the purpose of this program for her was only to achieve more playing time and experience, not recruitment. Maya had become amazed by how well Joy performed every day, so one day she talked to Joy about her dreams of getting...
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...My name is Amanda Beckford I am a Poet and a Writer. I was born in Homerton Hospital in Hackney on the 15th of December 1987. I’ve lived in East London all my life. I went to three different Primary schools. I remember always finishing my work before the others, and then becoming bored and making trouble. Even now, I never sit still, I’m always multi-tasking. I didn’t speak perfect English but Jamaican patois, and being of mixed ethnicity seemed to cause conflict. I didn’t look or sound, like the regular black-British girl. I was taunted at school. I’ve been included in every ‘coolie’ joke under the sun. Being sensitive, I found that these comments began to affect my behaviour over the next few years. At home, and back home, I was a Jamaican-Indian, not a hard-working Indian slave or an ‘unskilled labourer’ as the word suggests. My parents reassured me that it was just people hadn’t come across people that looked like me, that I was no different. Yet I felt different, and had little real friends. This made me want to research my family history and my ancestors. I wanted to know who I really was, and where my people came from, and why I looked different. At secondary school I became very active. I was a member of the student council, l and became the president for three years. I also got into youth parliament and debated at Cambridge University. I began to explore human rights, and learnt how to argue and fight for a good cause, to make change. I felt I had the skills from...
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...Ethical Approaches Four Ethical Approaches Four Ethical Approaches- By Buie Seawell, Daniels College of Business, University of Denver There are many ways to define "ethics," almost as many as there are ethicists. For our purposes, let's use this definition: Ethics is the discipline and practice of applying value to human behavior (as well as to the constructs of human culture particularly to morality, customs and laws) resulting in meaningfulness. From the earliest moments of recorded human consciousness, the ethical discipline has exhibited four fundamental "approaches" These four approaches are often called "ethical decision-making frameworks:" Utilitarian Ethics (outcome based), Deontological Ethics (duty based), Virtue Ethics (virtue based) and Communitarian Ethics (community based). Each has a distinctive point of departure as well as distinctive ways of doing the fundamental ethical task of raising and answering questions of value. It is also important to understand that all four approaches have both overlaps and common elements. Some of the "common elements" of all four approaches are the following: · Impartiality: weighting interests equally · Rationality: backed by reasons a rational person would accept · Consistency: standards applied similarly to similar cases · Reversibility: standards that apply no matter who "makes" the rules These are, in a sense, the rules of the "ethics game", no matter which school or approach to ethics one feels the...
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...to The Center for Creative Leadership, “77 % of U.S. companies have implemented formal mentoring programs (Karasik, 2010). In the current global professional climate, it seems that our employees and team members are our greatest assets (www.mentoringtalent.com). Mentoring programs can enable team members to reach their fullest potential. Traditionally, the concept of mentoring has been informal; formalizing it in an organizational setting has its challenges, but also rewards. There have been many attempts at defining the concept of mentoring, but for Nathalie Gehrke, author of “Towards a Definition of Mentoring”, none seem to fully embrace the essence of the concept. Gehrke started out with this initial definition: “A mentor acts as a coach, much like in athletics, advising and teaching the political nuts and bolts, giving feedback and rehearsing strategies” (Gehrke, 1990, p.190) .The best way to define a mentor is to experience the mentor/protégé relationship The relationship with the mentor inspires employees to seek new questions, not answers. Loading...The greatest gift a mentor can do for a protégé is offer a “new and whole way of seeing things” (Gehrke, 1990, p.192). Mentoring is a fluid and ever changing concept. There are no rules to define it. The insights, knowledge and services provided by the mentor are nothing short of a gift. The nature of the mentor-protégé relationship is something of a phenomenon (Gehrke, 1990). This relationship encourages more than just...
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...A PAPER PRESENTATION ON Artificial Intelligence J.G.M.Jagagdeesh Kumar Department of C.S.E. (III year) Affiliated to JNTU K DJR College of Engineering and Technology, Gudavalli, Vijayawada Krishna (dt.), Andhra Pradesh, India. Contact details: J.G.M.Jagagdeesh Kumar Mobile number:9700234518 Email Id:jjagadeesh13@gmail.com Introduction In which we try to explain why we consider artificial intelligence to be a subject most worthy of study, and in which we try to decide what exactly it is, this being a good thing to decide before embarking. Humankind has given itself the scientific name homo sapiens--man the wise--because our mental capacities are so important to our everyday lives and our sense of self. The field of artificial intelligence, or AI, attempts to understand intelligent entities. Thus, one reason to study it is to learn more about ourselves. But unlike philosophy and psychology, which are also concerned with intelligence, AI strives to build intelligent entities as well as understand them. Another reason to study AI is that these constructed intelligent entities are interesting and useful in their own right. AI has produced many significant and impressive products even at this early stage in its development. Although no one can predict the future in detail, it is clear that computers with human-level intelligence (or better) would have a huge impact on our everyday lives and on the future course of civilization...
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...the contaminated reactor. Under threat of physical retaliation from superiors, the GPU insiders released evidence alleging that the company had rushed the TMI cleanup without testing key maintenance systems. Since then, the Three Mile Island mop-up has been stalled pending a review of GPU’s management.1 The releasing of evidence of the rushed cleanup at Three Mile Island is an example of whistleblowing. Norman Bowie defines whistleblowing as “the act by an employee of informing the public on the immoral or illegal behavior of an employer or supervisor.”2 Ever since Daniel Elsberg’s release of the Pentagon Papers, the question of whether an employee should blow the whistle on his company or organization has become a hotly contested issue. Was Elsberg right? Is it right to report the shady or suspect practices of the organization one works for? Is one a stool pigeon or a dedicated citizen? Does a person have an obligation to the public that overrides his obligation to his employer or does he simply betray a loyalty and become a traitor if he reports his company? There are proponents on both sides of the issue––those who praise whistle-blowers as civic heroes and those who condemn them as “finks.” Glen and Shearer who wrote about the whistleblowers at Three Mile Island say, “Without the courageous breed of assorted company insiders known as whistleblowers—workers who often risk their livelihoods to disclose information about construction and design flaws— the Nuclear Regulatory Commission...
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...AS Religious Ethics Some key terms: Teleological – the idea that the ‘end’ (effect) of an action should be considered when deciding whether the action is right or wrong. Relativism – morality depends on the situation an individual is in. So one thing can be right in one situation and wrong in another. This approach is adaptable to the situation and it is natural to think of the effects of our actions, however we cannot always accurately predict the effects of our actions. Deontological – the idea that acts are inherently right or wrong; they are right or wrong by their very nature. Absolutism – the idea that things are right or wrong, and remain so in all situations. This approach is clear-cut as it leads a list of what is right and wrong, however it is inflexible; it doesn’t consider the situation, and who decides what is right and wrong? Subjective morality – when moral judgements are based on individual opinions. Respects individual opinions and people can take responsibility for their own actions, however do all individuals opinions deserve respect? This may lead to disagreements. Objective morality – when moral judgements are based on external values/systems/rules. This approach gives authorities the ability to give guidance and advice, however there is disagreement about which authorities to trust. Utilitarianism (Teleological/Relativist): Is an ethical theory, which aims to help us work out what is right, and what is wrong. It focuses on bringing...
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...Advance praise “Our world is facing uncertainties never seen before. Designing winning strategies, as tough as it can be, is only part of the challenge facing senior management. The most difficult part is to continuously translate our strategy into superior performance at all levels of our organisations. That’s what this book is all about: tips and tricks to get things done” Gérard Mestrallet | CEO | GDF SUEZ “This book absolutely nails the three things every manager needs to know about strategy – execution, execution, execution!” Bill Saubert | Regional Business Leader Australia/New Zealand | MasterCard Advisors “Strategy Execution Heroes is a wonderfully written and well-organised book with a clear commonsense approach to strategy implementation. It is a must-read for any manager regardless of position or years of experience” Michael Benavente | Managing Director Watches | Gucci “Organisations have become very aware that much great strategy is lost before it’s turned into performance, mainly as a result of poor execution skills. This book is a significant step towards addressing that gap: it takes strategy to the manager level, providing practical everyday recipes to make sure that the ‘big picture’ does not remain a boardroom abstraction” Bruno Lanvin | Executive Director, eLab | INSEAD “Strategy Execution Heroes provides leaders with a practical strategy execution how-to guide which includes a brilliant summary of Jeroen’s personal experiences combined with an extensive collection...
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...CECOM FSB Instructor Course Student Guide 15.03.23 PREPARATION 1 Instructor and Classroom Preparation 3 Classroom Management 17 Course Introduction 33 LESSON PLANNING AND PRESENTATION 41 Introduction to Lesson Planning 43 Anticipatory Set 51 Learning Objectives Writing Questions and Objectives Using Bloom’s Taxonomy 57 Input and Modeling Implications of Short-Term Memory Research Implications of Long-Term Memory Research Presentation Skills: Verbal, Vocal, Visual Presentation Skills: Questioning 77 93 105 113 Guided Practice Cooperative Learning Learning Styles/Modalities: Multiple Intelligences 121 135 Independent Practice Differentiated Instruction Assessment 153 161 Closure 171 REFERENCES 177 1 2 3 4 5 6 Course Overview Lesson Planning • • • • • • • • • • • Class Schedule • Start Time • Lunch • Dismissal • Breaks Class Agenda: what topics are taught on what days Review Anticipatory Set Objectives Purpose Input and Modeling Check for Understanding Guided Practice Closure Independent Practice (Sousa, 2011) The instructor is given what to teach, and he/she chooses how to teach it. We intend not to overwhelm students with information, and we will learn why in later lessons on memory. 7 Reliable Sources • • • • Quick reference guides Training manuals Manufacturer’s website...
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...What's wrong with these employees? - Job dissatisfaction by D. Keith Denton Newspaper headlines tell of a growing disenchantment with work, even within organizations many had thought of as well run. Perhaps of even greater concern is the fact that this is occurring not only among employees but also among middle managers, the traditional backbone of American business. Engaging the work force will be a key component of future competitiveness. One example of this disenchantment was noted in a recent Wall Street Journal article (Faludi 1990). Nordstrom, a high-service, high-performance company, is struggling with employee problems. Among the "Nervous Nordies," as employees like to call themselves, there is growing dissatisfaction. The article notes that Nordies are "under increased pressure to work many hours without pay in an environment of constant pressure and harassment that incites employees to prey on each other." This is according to 500 complaints filed with the workers' union and interviews with several dozen employees in stores from Seattle to Los Angeles. The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries concluded that the agency systematically violated state law. They ordered Nordstrom to pay back wages estimated at $30 to $40 million. The article goes on to note that in the high pressure for sales there is a "Darwinian struggle" where thousands have thrived but many other thousands are unhappy. Among other things, complaints include employees having to punch...
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...mTELECOURSE STUDY GUIDE FOR The Examined Life FOURTH EDITION author J. P. White Chair, Department of Philosophy Santa Barbara City College contributing author Manuel Velasquez Professor of Philosophy Santa Clara University This Telecourse Study Guide for The Examined Life is part of a collegelevel introduction to philosophy telecourse developed in conjunction with the video series The Examined Life, and the text Philosophy: A Text with Readings, tenth edition, by Manuel Velasquez, The Charles Dirksen Professor, Santa Clara University. The television series The Examined Life was designed and produced by INTELECOM Intelligent Telecommunications, Netherlands Educational Broadcasting Corporation (TELEAC/NOT), and Swedish Educational Broadcasting Company (UR) Copyright © 2007, 2005, 2002, 1999 by INTELECOM Intelligent Telecommunications All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without the written permission of INTELECOM Intelligent Telecommunications, 150 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 300, Pasadena, California 91105-1937. ISBN: 0-495-10302-0 Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Lesson One — What is Philosophy? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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...YOU CAN WIN Winners don't do different things. They do things Differently. A STEP BY STEP TOOL FOR TOP ACHIEVERS SHIV KHERA To my mother to whom I shall remain indebted for setting the foundation on which this book is based Page 1 of 175 PREFACE Success doesn't mean the absence of failures; it means the attainment of ultimate objectives. It means winning the war, not every battle. Edwin C. Bliss You have met people who literally wander through life. They simply accept whatever fate brings them. A few may succeed by accident, but most suffer through a lifetime of frustration and unhappiness. This book is not for them. They have neither the determination to succeed nor the willingness to devote the time and effort necessary to achieve success. This book is for you. The simple fact that you are reading this book indicates you want to live a richer, more fulfilling life than you have now. This book can enable you to do that. WHAT KIND OF BOOK IS THIS? In one sense, this book is a construction manual. It describes the tools you will need for success, and offers blueprints to help you build a successful and rewarding life. In a second, sense, it is a cookbook. It lists the ingredients the principles you will need to follow to become successful and gives you the recipe for mixing them in the correct proportions. But, above all, this is a guidebook a step by step, how to book that will take you from dreaming about success to unlocking your potential for success. HOW TO...
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