Assignment 1- Presentation + paper - in Groups
Deadline: October 12, 2015
Requirements:
» Introduction of the Leader
» A Quick History
» My Leadership Lessons – Key Element
» Quotes from this Leader
» Related Literature from Amazon
» Youtube Videos
» Other Links that can give you more Information
Business Leaders
» Jamie Dimon
Jamie Dimon is the current CEO and chairman of JP Morgan Chase & Co, the second largest
bank in the United States by assets.
» Ray Kroc
Ray Kroc is the man behind the multimillion dollar fast food empire, MacDonald’s. In his life,
he has built the fast food chain from a simple hamburger restaurant to a multi-billion dollar
franchise that has reached almost every part of the world today.
» Andrew Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie was the father of modern steel and was one of America’s richest men. He
started the Carnegie Steel Company, which later merged with Steel Company to become U.S.
Steel.
Sports Leaders
» Alex Ferguson
Alex Ferguson is the famous manager of the world renowned Manchester United, which is
known by many as the best soccer team in the world. Alex Ferguson is the man behind the rise of
this club from mediocrity to greatness.
» Jose Mourinho
Jose Mourinho is the current coach of Chelsea, one of the most successful football clubs in the
world today. Having many successes with clubs like Real Madrid, he has a self-proclaimed
nickname "The Special One".
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Political Leaders
» Lee Kuan Yew
Lee Kuan Yew was the first and longest serving Prime Minister of Singapore; and it was his
leadership that brought Third World Singapore into a thriving metropolitan city in a stunning 3
decades.
» Barack Obama
Barack Obama is the 44th President of the United States, having taken office in 2009 after
winning the electoral campaign against John McCain. He is also the first African American to
have taken the office of the President in the US.
Military Leaders
» Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan is one of history’s greatest conquerors. During his reign, he conquered more land
than any other ruler in history would, having his territory reach twice the size of the Roman
Empire.
» Sun Tzu
Sun Tzu was an ancient military commander and strategist from China. He is most known for his
work, Sun Tzu’s Art of War. Till date, his works are being used in military warfare and business
management.
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