...Business Research Paper Oprah Gail Winfrey is one of the richest entrepreneurs in the world and is a woman of inspiration, leadership, power, and most of all business. Oprah was born on January 29, 1954 in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Oprah is the daughter of a sailor and barber, Vernon Winfrey, and maid and dietician, Vernita Lee. Oprah was raised by her grandmother as a child and then was caught between her mother and father as she got older. Her father was a man who cared deeply about Oprah even though he might not have been her biological father, but in her heart her daddy was home. As a child Oprah was exposed to reading and she quickly grew a love for books and it became her way to cope with a difficult life that was still ahead of her. During the time she was back and forth between her parents Oprah was raped as a teen, and at the age of 14 she became pregnant not knowing who the father was, the baby was stillborn. Her father quickly came to the rescue, took her in and made sure she knew just how much he meant to her and he didn’t let go. Oprah claims her father saved her life. With the past left behind and the best yet to come, Winfrey signed up for the local beauty pageant, Miss Nashville, in 1971 and she won. All the locals knew Oprah Winfrey, and this led her to her first job. WVOL, the local radio station gave Oprah her first break reading news. She then took a job as an anchor for Nashville’s WTVF-TV and sooner or later the world needed to know who she...
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...Chosen Leader: Oprah Winfrey There are many great leaders throughout the world but the leader that our group chooses to write about is Oprah Winfrey - one of the world’s most influential women. Oprah Winfrey was born in 1954, she is a famous American media proprietor, talk show host, actress, producer, and philanthropist. The reason why we choose Oprah is because our group has 5 ladies, all ambitious and want to be successful in life. Oprah is an example of a woman that had overcome many difficulties in life and became one of the richest women. Studying about her will help us apply her leadership style and hopefully be a better leader in the future. Why do you consider her as a leader? According to the definition of leadership we studied in...
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...2013 Oprah Winfrey Erin Phillips ECO2123 2013 Oprah Winfrey Erin Phillips ECO2123 Oprah Winfrey is more than just a talk show host, a celebrity or a cultural figure. She is a genius entrepreneur. She has made some of the smartest decisions. Every now and then in history, we find a life story that is truly remarkable. Oprah Winfrey ventured forth from the agonizing childhood that was her world of common day to a region of supernatural wonder. Oprah’s road to success was not an easy task. From her early childhood, Oprah challenged many fabulous forces that she encountered. Oprah Winfrey tells the life story one of America's richest and most successful show business personalities. When Oprah Winfrey told her 49 million viewers, "It just stopped me cold from eating another burger!" about the Mad cow disease, she wouldn't know it would cost the beef industry $12 million. Texas cattlemen tried to sue Oprah for causing this such massive downfall, but she would. Oprah Winfrey was once a constantly abused thirteen year old girl. Now she is arguably the most famous African American woman and her talk show is highly regarded as the most talked about show in America. Her show has influenced many to change their lives and help others out. Abraham Lincoln once said, "I am a slow walker, but I never walk backwards." This quote of perseverance could describe her life. Oprah Winfrey's abusive childhood has driven her to make something out of herself and others...
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...and Asia It is unbelievable the amount of influence that Oprah Winfrey has had over the lives of millions of people all over the world. She has become a demi-god in America. There are people who are ready to worship the ground over which she walks. She has lived the Great American dream, a veritable tale of rags to riches with the right amount of glamor added to it. Born in 1954 to unmarried parents, Oprah was raised by her grandmother on a farm with no indoor plumbing in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Oprah's childhood turned into a nightmare because of sexual abuse that she suffered. After suffering abuse and molestation, she ran away and was sent to a juvenile detention home at the age of 13. In 1968, at the age of 14 she gave birth to a premature baby who died soon after birth. An incident of this nature can devastate the entire life of a person. But Oprah Winfrey came out of it a stronger and fiercely determined individual. Her story is one of unrelenting focus and determination. Oprah's tryst with the world of entertainment began when at the age of three she began speaking in church. By the time she was a teenager Oprah was touring the churches of Nashville, reciting the sermons of James Weldon Johnson. Crowned Miss Fire Prevention in Nashville at 17, Winfrey visited a local radio station, where she was invited to read copy. She was so good that she was hired to read news on the air. While still in school, Oprah became the first African-American and the first woman to anchor...
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...could I change if I was Oprah Winfrey? Oprah Winfrey has changed the lives of many people all over the world. She has been a great influence to women everywhere. Oprah has been a talk show host, media proprietor, and a philanthropist. If I could switch with somebody, it would be Oprah Winfrey because her success as a talk show, her financial success in her business, and her ability to help people through all of her organizations. If I could switch with somebody for a day, it would be Oprah Winfrey because of her success as a talk show host. Oprah Winfrey success with her talk show was her connection she had with her fans. Oprah’s curiosity, humor, and empathy made her stand out from other talk show host of her time. Oprah’s fans also loved the incredible gifts she would give out to her audience. Oprah Winfrey success with her talk show changed Americans forever. The second reason that I would have chosen to be Oprah Winfrey for the day is because of her financial success. Oprah Winfrey became financially successful in business because she believed in her ability to do more and had a great focus on her goals. Oprah had the courage to follow her passion and did not let anyone stop her from accomplishing it. Oprah’s ability to see opportunities and take a chance has helped her become financially successful. Oprah Winfrey has become financially successful because of many different reasons. The last reason why I would choose to be Oprah Winfrey for a day is because of...
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...Life Span Development and Personality xxxxxxxxx PSY 300 – General Psychology xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Life Span Development and Personality “Oprah Gail Winfrey is an American media proprietor, talk show host, actress, producer, and philanthropist. Winfrey is best known for her multi-award-winning talk show The Oprah Winfrey Show, which was the highest-rated program of its kind in history and was nationally syndicated. She is also, according to some assessments, the most influential woman in the world.” (Henry, 2007). In this paper we will discuss at length about her personality, her heredity vs. her environment, and how they have played a crucial role in Oprah Winfrey’s life and psychological development. So who is Oprah Winfrey? Oprah Gail Winfrey was born on January 29th, 1954 where she was born to a single mother living below the poverty line in rural Mississippi (Novit, 1986). Oprah’s mother wanted more for her daughter than she had for herself, however wasn’t able to provide for her. Shortly after Oprah’s birth she was sent to live with her grandmother in the inner city of Milwaukee (Alchin, 2008). Oprah’s grandmother was so poor it is said that “she made Oprah ware dresses made from potato sacks” (Novit, 1986). Oprah’s grandmother taught her to read and write by the age of three, making her read and write bible verses over and over again (Novit, 1986). Oprah’s grandmother took her to church every week showing off her beautiful granddaughter’s talents...
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...Abstract Oprah Winfrey is one of the most accredited media icons as well as one of the most successful, self made billionaire women in African-American history today. Through her career, she started as a news broadcaster then began to pursue entertainment achieving many accomplishments, including direct contracts as television talk shows host and film actress. Her self-improvement and spirituality values have been influential to millions of people world wide. As one of the greatest black philanthropist donor, she has donated much of her own money to charities around the world. In South Africa, she initiated and built an all girls academy to inspire many young girls to strive for a better life with her personal assistance and support. Despite her history of poverty, rape, and physical abuse, she's one strong woman who is still continuously having ample of success today. OPRAH WINFREY'S PROFILE AT A GLANCE Many have grown to know Oprah Winfrey by her self-empowering wisdom and philanthropist work but generally, she's the most inspirational woman known world wide. From a young girl born into poverty, sexual molestation as well as discrimination, her success proves that it does not matter where you come from or what class you're in because anyone can rise above their and everyone else's expectations. As one of the greatest media icons, she continues to support and educate people. Through her generous ways to hearten spirits and her kind words of encouragement, she gives people...
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...Oprah Winfrey is one of the most influential African American women in U.S. history. When she was young, Winfrey was separated from her parent and had to live in a poor surrounding with her grandparent. Having to live with many hardships, Oprah Winfrey was able to turn her life over and achieve many outstanding achievements. According to Adler’s theory in birth order, “only child will tend not to lose primacy and power, besides, he or she will mature at an early stage of life and may have certain issues where they are not in centre of attention.” Based on Adler’s theory in birth order, I believe that Oprah Winfrey did not lose faith after all the hardships she had been through. Consequently, this had brought great results in her future life. At a young age, many difficulties were brought upon Oprah Winfrey. At the age of six, Winfrey had to live in a poor surrounding with her grandmother: “her parents were separated from each other and she had been put to a very poor environment with her grandparents when she was six.” But when her grandmother had gotten ill, she had to move to Wisconsin to live with her mother. Thereafter, Winfrey had endured many hardships in which include having to be sexually abused by her male relatives. After Oprah Winfrey finished third grade, she moved out to live with her father and stepmother in Nashville Tennessee. Due to the fact that her father and stepmother were unable to have a child also being that Oprah was the only child, they treated her...
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...advocated for social recognition of the black artists in America. This provided the artists with a platform for expressing their talents through music, writings, and visual artworks on issues related to social, political, and economic conditions facing the blacks in America. Therefore, this research paper will examine the life history of two famous African American artists in history. The analysis will consider their early lives, education backgrounds and their contributions that led to their social recognition. The research will end with the comparison of the two personalities and come up with a conclusion. The two personalities examined in the research paper are Henry Ossawa Tanner, and Oprah Winfrey. Oprah Winfrey Oprah Winfrey is one of the most renowned actress, African American Television host, philanthropist and producer. She hosts a multi award winning television talk show that has grown to become one of the highest television program viewed globally. Additionally, Oprah Winfrey is one of the most influential women in the world who has the ability to touch other and influence behavior change. Oprah was at first named Orpha, which was later changed to Oprah because of her...
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...always spoke about Oprah Gail Winfrey and her positive influence on the African-American society. As a child, I would always watch Oprah Winfrey participating in talk shows or movies. Both mom and dad would also explain to me, how Oprah Winfrey’s lifestyle and how she grew up. At age eleven, I learnt that Oprah Winfrey was not only a celebrity, but she was also a philanthropist. Being a philanthropist has always been my passion. I have always thought about making a change in my community and the world by giving back. As a child, I always enjoyed volunteering at a famous soup-kitchen in my community and it became a passion for me, and that was how I knew that Oprah Winfrey would always be a positive on me....
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...Belinda Hicks UNIV103 OPRAH WINFREY Oprah Winfrey is one of the richest African American women in the world but she had to overcome alot of trials and tribulations to get where she is today. She has is the host of a talkshow, own her own network on television, and has starred in a number of movies. Oprah became very successful when she started in the media as a news reporter-anchor and a morning-show host. She also is the first african american woman to own a company called Harpo. "Oprah Winfrey (WIHN-free) was born to Vernita Lee and Vernon Winfrey, a young unmarried couple barely out of their teens. Vernon was in the armed forces when a postcard from Vernita notified him that he had become a father. Winfrey’s first name was to have been Orpah, but a misspelling on her birth certificate renamed the child Oprah." Reference: http://eds.a.ebscohost.com.proxy.cecybrary.com/eds/external?sid=82227a9e-24e5-4dd4-9524-291d010d2d2b%40sessionmgr4005&vid=3&hid=4202 American television host, actress, producer, philanthropist and entrepreneur Oprah Gail Winfrey was born on January 29, 1954, in Kosciusko, Mississippi. After a troubled adolescence in a small farming community, where she was sexually abused by a number of male relatives and friends of her mother, Vernita, she moved to Nashville to live with her father, Vernon, a barber and businessman. She entered Tennessee State University in 1971 and began working in radio and television broadcasting in Nashville....
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...Bill Gates and Oprah Winfrey are two very successful people. They each have brought the world joy through entertainment. They both have mentored many on how to become successful and how to give back to the less fortunate along the way. However, the styles they use to give back are completely different. This paper aims to show you those similarities and differences from the beginning of their success to now, and how that success is defined by the two of them. Oprah Winfrey and Bill Gates have both shattered the barriers of success. Their backgrounds influenced their motivation in becoming successful; and more importantly, they are using their success to help others. I. Using Success To Combat Inequities: Bill Gates A. Learning Outside Your Bubble B. I Challenge You To Change The World C. Using Your Success To Give Back II. Using Success To Combat Inequities: Oprah Winfrey A. Learning Outside Your Bubble B. I Challenge You To Change The World C. Using Your Success To Give Back Anyone who has touched a computer has been touched by the presence of Bill Gates. He would like to touch just as many lives in his quest to rid the world of inequities. Although Bill Gates attended Harvard, he learned his largest lesson after he was gone. He had no idea that educational opportunities were lacking for millions here in the United States, or other despairs around the world. He and his wife personally took on these challenges to figure out how to change our ever growing...
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...written into history is Oprah Winfrey; she is the first African American to be a billionaire. She is really committed to help others and people look up to her. It does not matter who you are, where you came from. The ability to successes begins with you. Although Oprah Winfrey is famous for her work in media, she deserves to be written into history because of her work in making a difference in the world as well. As a result, history will be enriched in all the things she can do to change others lives. Oprah Winfrey lived with her grandmother in Mississippi. She comes from a poor family and even though she went through stuff she had her grandmothers and church support. At age 13 she moved to Milwaukee to live with her mother. That was when trouble came into her life. While she was living with her mother she faced sexual abuse and molestation; by her male relatives and her uncle. Sapiro says, "About 80 percent of women and 64 percent of men defined" a relative having sexual intercourse with a teenager under the age of 18" as rape"(Sapiro 402). Just to think that any teenage under the age of 18 can be raped by a relative is hard to imagine. Children that get raped at such a young do not always make a life out of themselves. They keep it all in and that damages them. Oprah never told anyone she kept it a secret and it all turned into anger. She would get into trouble at school. At age 14 she left her house and she was all on her own. Later in her life she won a scholarship to...
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...Oprah Winfrey, possibly the most successful woman in television history, despite the daunting odds of being born black and poor, and having suffered from child abuse. Considering her self-made wealth and her influence Winfrey may be the most powerful woman in the United States. How did she do so? Lets discover her main Intelligences. Intrapersonal Intelligence Individuals who are strong in intrapersonal intelligence are good at being aware of their own emotional states, feelings and motivations. They tend to enjoy self-reflection and analysis, exploring relationships with others and assessing their personal strengths. Compared to other talk show hosts, Winfrey opts for self-disclosure rather than discretion. Self-disclosure is concerned with information about one's self which is not readily available or otherwise easily accessible to others and must be revealed by the communicator herself. For example, Winfrey's audience would not know about her sexual abuse as a child if she had not chosen to talk and reveal it on various episodes of her television show. Use of self-disclosure tends to facilitate communication and intimacy, and give a greater sense of being in a relationship. As Winfrey's popularity increased, so did the frequency of her personal disclosures - from childhood memories of incest to relationships with men to her struggles with weight loss. TV viewers are supplied with a great deal of information about Winfrey's personal life. Oprah fans know about her...
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