...Inspiring Creativity in Next Generation “Creativity is just connecting things. When you ask creative people how they did something, they feel a little guilty because they didn't really do it, they just saw something. It seemed obvious to them after a while." ~ Steve Jobs As believed by late Sir Steve jobs creativity is just connecting things. If we are persuaded to believe the nuance it seems an uphill task to inspire the youth to be creative because connecting things requires endurance and persistence that appear to be missing in generation-Y owing to lack of wariness and lack of endurance to stay with one thing for a considerable long time. The question is how to keep them going with interest and passion. In fact the present youth does have passion but to reach to the top in a stipulated period of time may invite concomitant difficulties adversely affecting the creativity. Creativity relates to originality in thought while connecting things happening or probable of happening. Newton could connect things and thoughts to propound new theories. Actually all the things and thoughts were there. He only connected these with his creativity. A great musician composes by connecting a chain of unseen thoughts and things which becomes original. In every walk of life there is need for creativity. ‘Lateral Thinking’ introduced by Edward de Bono advocates for such creative thinking. In working scenario creativity in Marketing, creativity in Production, creativity in handling HR, and creativity...
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...adulthood around the turn of the 21st century. The precise delineation varies from one source to another; however, Neil Howe and William Strauss authors of the 1991 book Generations: The History of America’s Future, 1584 to 2069, are credited with coining the term. Howe and Strauss define the Millennial cohort as consisting of individuals born between 1982 and 2004. Overall, the earliest proposed birthdate for Millennials is 1976 and the latest 2004. Given that a familial generation in developed nations lies somewhere between 25 and 30 years, we might reasonably consider those the start and end points (techtarget.com). Millennials grew up in an electronics-filled, increasingly online, and socially networked world. They are the generation that has received the most marketing attention. As the most ethnically diverse generation, Millennials tend to be tolerant of difference. Having been raised under the mantra "follow your dreams" and being told they were special, they tend to be confident. While largely a positive trait, the Millennial generation’s confidence has been argued to spill over into the realms of entitlement and narcissism. They are often seen as slightly more optimistic about the future of America as other generations -- despite the fact that they are the first generation since the Silent Generation that is expected to be less economically successful than their parents (techtarget.com). One reported result of millennial optimism is entering into adulthood with unrealistic...
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...President Ronald Reagan in his mournful, yet inspiring speech, “Explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger Address to the Nation”, addresses the horrific tragedy of the Challenger Seven, while also motivating the future generations of America to take part in the ever growing space program. Reagan adopts a solemn tone in order to mourn the loss of the astronauts with his American viewers. Through the use of various rhetorical strategies, Reagan not only provides his condolences for the astronaut’s families, but also uses the accident as way to inspire those who may have lost hope on space exploration to look at the sacrifice made by the Challenger Seven as a stepping stone in the advancement of humanity. In order to sympathize with his American audience, Reagan utilises pathos to mourn the tragedy. He begins his...
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...World War II Memorial Sixteen million. When you think of that number, would you expect that that’s how many Americans served in World War II? That is definitely something to commemorate. The World War II Memorial was built to remember and honor the sixteen million who fought in the US army, and and the four hundred-thousand who lost their lives in World War II. The memorial was built from 2001-2004, and was designed by Friedrich St. Florian. The memorial has gained more than $197 million dollars in pledges and cash. This monument should be visited because it will impact how others see past generations. The World War II Memorial has fifty-six identical pillars, each representing the forty-eight states included in the war, and the eight territories....
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...role in the way we run our country and the way teens live their lives than they might realize. People are constantly learning from history; they learn from previous mistakes, they learn about truly inspiring people who greatly affected their country, and they are able to learn about all the privileges they have in their lives, because they were not always present. “You must learn from your mistakes.” (First said by Unknown) A quote every student has heard in their lifetime. Some kids are able to learn the meaning of this the first time around, but it takes others time after time. History teaches kids about both times. Whether it be America dropping 2 atomic bombs on Japan, whereas if we did that again it would most likely cause the end of history, or when the European leaders kept believing Hitler’s lies and false promises until he almost destroyed Europe and they finally stood up...
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...Your Employee Benefits Program... Sign up for Business Management Daily's Leaders & Managers e-letter now and receive aFREE copy of 12 Ways to Optimize Your Employee Benefits Program with advice on: * Low-cost employee incentives * Meaningful employee recognition programs * Inspiring employee rewards * And much more... ------------------------------------------------- Top of Form We value your privacy. Bottom of Form If you’ve had to cut pay and staff and now expect more from those who remained, it’s vital to revamp your employee recognition and rewards program. Employers can double their rewards and recognition efforts in innovative, cost-efficient ways. Examples: employee-of-the-month awards, employee incentive pay, employee appreciation luncheons, more time off, shopping sprees, wellness incentive contests, plus employee rewards customized to motivate Millennials, Gen Xers, Baby Boomers and the Matures. Now is the time to get clever with your employee recognition programs. This special report, 12 Ways to Optimize Your Employee Benefits Program: Low-cost employee incentives, recognition programs and rewards, will show you how. Discover low-cost, inspiring ways—many of them suggested by Business Management Daily's HR Specialist Compensation & Benefits readers—that your organization can motivate and express gratitude to your employees year-round. Whet your palate on a sampling of tips from the FREE special report below... Employee Benefits...
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...‘quiet leadership.’ He was inspiring in his humility and down to earth nature, without a trace of arrogance in his demeanor. And perhaps most of all, he was open about the challenges BRAC has faced and continues to face over the years. An intern asked Sir Abed how he feels 40 years later, having built such a large and incredible organization. Did he feel proud of all he had achieved? His response was that BRAC still has a long ways to go in improving development in Bangladesh; their work is far from over. He was glad, certainly, to note BRAC’s progress – but recognized how much more there is to do in Bangladesh. He was focused on the future, on improving the organization, on pushing to be better. He realized that BRAC could not afford complacency. Agreeableness Fazle Abed sir is highly agreeable person because he meets with his subordinates when he is going to take any decision. These principles have helped BRAC constantly innovate and never take its progress for granted, and I believe that these leadership qualities are essential for the next generation of leaders in social justice, human rights, and development efforts. Conscientiousness He is very conscientious person. He is very responsible of his work. He tries to complete his work in a systematic way. He is very organized ,dutiful, aim for achievement and prefer planned rather than spontaneous behavior which behavior makes him conscientious. Emotional stability: Sir Abed was inspiring because he embodied some of...
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...Generation Y is potentially able to start leading small business. From their developed work and experience, Gen Y are very confident and willing to work without instructions to follow. They will be the leaders for the next four decades; by giving Gen Y chances and opportunities, it will open more doors and more leading takes position. Generation Y is dominating the Canadian workplaces for the next decades; they will have to be motivated and cared while treated right from the present business world leaders. They will eventually learn and succeed, gaining the experienced and enlightened by the present leaders. As Millennials Graff stated, “I think Gen Y is an outstanding workforce”; “we just have to bend a little more to get the best out of them”. While on the other hand we have Generation X, who were the witness of their parents sacrifice to their company and also grown up with high expectations. To protect their self-esteem they coddled Millennials and given them awards for everything they did. Generation Y is not lazy but confidence. Gen Y questions to authority contrary to the previous generations who suffered in silence. “They will not tolerate being treated poorly, and that’s been seen as a lack of respect”, said Montalbano. Additionally, Gen Y "want leaders who are inspiring, genuine and authentic", which makes they impressed by competence but not traditional authorities or titles. While in collaboration work, Gen Y needs to know the reason and the meaning for their work...
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...equal”. King had to use allusion, so America would recognize the truth of the Declaration of Independence. Around the middle of the speech King used poetic language choices such as powerful and inspiring imagery. “I have a dream that one day, down in Alabama, with its vicious racists, with its governor having his lips dripping with the words of "interposition" and "nullification" -- one day right there in Alabama little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers.” These quotes establish imagery because King used children as his muse because the children if the generation at that time represented the future, King begged for a change, so the lives of children will be less segregated and have the education the same for everyone, even though the skin color is different. King loved children; they inspired King represented his people, and to make a change for the future’s sake. King using children made this speech more inspiring and powerful, because he used imagery in the correct way. Towards the end of the speech King addresses his opposition to America. “We have freedom at last” King emotionally sang. This specific line in the song he sang in the end addresses what the African Americans dreamt of for many generations. Freedom is what America is known for as well. African Americans have dreamt for, fought for sacrificed for, died for, and sang for freedom. King demanded freedom, so many times, but no one listened...
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...Concept of Mission Statement & Vision Statement Every company should have a Mission and or a Vision Statement. But they are very difficult to write - they should short, clear, vivid, inspiring and concise without using jargon, complicated words or concepts. A Mission Statement is generally included in documents such as Business Plans and Staff Handbooks and can be described as a cross between a company or corporate slogan and an executive summary. A highly successful Mission Statement is both memorable and engaging. No wonder a Mission Statement is hard to write and there is so much confusion between a Mission Statement and a Vision Statement. Vision Statements and Mission Statements are the inspiring words chosen by successful leaders to clearly and concisely convey the direction of the organization. By a clear mission statement and vision statement, entrepreneurs can powerfully communicate their intentions and motivate their team or organization to realize an attractive and inspiring common vision of the future. A Mission Statement defines the organization's purpose and primary objectives. Its prime function is internal – to define the key measures of the organization’s success – and its prime audience is the leadership team and stockholders. Vision statement is a short, succinct, and inspiring statement of what the organization intends to become and to achieve at some point in the future. Vision refers to the category of intentions that are broad, all-inclusive and forward-thinking...
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...The Wildlife Leadership Academy (WLA) may seem like a week long summer camp, but the WLA goes far beyond one week. The skills, knowledge, and networking instilled by this weeklong opportunity for high school age youth lasts a lifetime. In fact, the mission of the WLA is to “engage and empower high school age youth to become Conservation Ambassadors to ensure a sustained wildlife, fisheries and natural resource legacy for future generations.” The WLA has certainly held true to this mission. The academy has graduated 274 high school youth from across 60 counties in Pennsylvania, as well as students from Ohio, West Virginia, New Jersey, Maryland and North Carolina. The impact of the camp spreads far beyond the students involved. Conservation...
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...mixture of sputnik and beat, came out during the late 50’s as well as hippies during the 60’s. Jack Kerouac, Allan Ginsberg, and Lucien Carr to name but a few of the authors of the beat generation first met at Columbia University and with their professors help of challenging them, this led to beat generation forming. As they attended Columbia and their ideals began to form they started having experiences that led to their inspirations for writing. These writings began to go mainstream during the early to mid 50’s as they were published. Zen Buddhism also helped shape the writings. The three most popular are arguably, Howl by Allen Ginsberg, Naked Lunch by William S. Burroughs, and On The Road by Jack Kerouac....
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...The topic of the American Dream has branched out from many different viewpoints through time. It has graced the speeches of significant presidents and politicians. A range of songs from different genres have also included this inspiring subject. It has been around since the excogitation (making) of America’s most important documents. The American Dream has graced the speeches of significant presidents and politicians. Barrack Obama once aforementioned (mentioned earlier), “There is a moment in the life of every generation when, if we are to make our mark on history, this spirit must break through. This is the moment. This is our time,” and “if you’ll stand to keep the American Dream alive for those who still hunger for opportunity and thirst for justice.” He uses and emotional appeal to relate to his stance on the American Dream (pathos-Barrack Obama). He believes that if we work with him, we can achieve that ambition of the indefatigable American Dream we desire (ethos). A range of songs from different genres have also included this inspiring theme. Neil Diamond’s take on the American Dream involves every person from every race and religion being able to venture to America to have a better life (pathos-“Coming to America”), and for America to be able to be a more diverse nation. Although this can sound motivating, some songs about the American Dream can take a turn for the worst. A version by the Casting Crowns in essence tells about a father always working to build a big...
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...Putting Life in Perspective Inspiring Bible Characters Solomon As we continue our study of inspiring bible characters, we meet King Solomon. Solomon, the son of King David, is known throughout the Word of God for his wisdom. In fact, the Lord asked him what he wanted most and Solomon requested that he be given a discerning heart to govern and distinguish between right and wrong (I Kings 3: 9). Solomon, in effect, was asking God for wisdom. Scripture tells us that God granted Solomon his heart’s desire and gave him great insight and a breadth of understanding. Solomon’s wisdom was greater than any other man (I Kings 4: 29-31) . Because we know King Solomon to be the wisest mortal man on Earth, it makes sense for us to examine his life and words to gain insight for ourselves. The Bible tells us that Solomon is the author of the Book of Proverbs. Because the Book of Ecclesiastes follows a theme of wisdom and insight, King Solomon is widely believed to be the author of this Book of the Bible as well. Let us be inspired by the words of Solomon. King Solomon—the Wisest Man on Earth… Solomon puts life in perspective… • Ecclesiastes 1: 1-4, 2: 12-14 – King Solomon is saying that when you really think about it that everything is meaningless—a chasing after the wind. – Generations come and generations go… Solomon seems to be saying that our stay on Earth is temporary, therefore, everything in the world is really meaningless. – Question for Thought: What does Solomon mean...
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...technology. Robots can transcend any actual ability of human. https://www.ted.com/talks/jinha_lee_a_tool_that_lets_you_touch_pixels This is incredible idea and work. Video gives the information about to robotic technology as the world is growing speedily to the robotic technology. After watching video one can feel the powerful future technology. His presentation was very knowledgeable. He delivers the great idea regarding future technology. In short his presentation is really inspiring for the teenagers. https://www.ted.com/talks/shyam_sankar_the_rise_of_human_computer_cooperation Shyam saknar in his presentation said that the human brain is more powerful than any computer device. By utilizing human brain one can makes the solution of any problems in technology. As the world has become global village technology is growing speedily day by day just because of human brain. Technology needs more research, methods and experiments which can only give by human brain. His presentation is totally inspiring. https://www.ted.com/talks/daphne_koller_what_we_re_learning_from_online_education Now a days...
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