tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74148314369069366692011-07-31T07:15:36.132-04:00Role Models: People and OrganizationsStefano Paolinelli - MS, PMPnoreply@blogger.comBlogger461100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7414831436906936669.post-6703825715279298932010-05-05T16:54:00.000-04:002010-05-05T16:54:57.536-04:00

Richard Moore, a 48 year old Irish man who at the age of 10 was blinded by a rubber bullet fired by a British soldier, decided to change his life and help children around the world. Richard befriended the soldier who shot him, after meeting him in 2006. "I have learned to see life in a different way. You can take away my sight, but you can not take away my vision which is to help impoverished

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Josh Sundquist a bestselling author, motivational speaker, and Paralympic ski racer. He has spoken across the country to groups ranging from Fortune 500 companies to inner city public schools to the White House. Josh's journey began at age nine, when he was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer and given a fifty percent chance to live. He spent a year on chemotherapy treatments and his left

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Dr. Viktor Frankl most widely read work is Man's Search For Meaning, a keenly observed account of his experiences in the Nazi death camps during Word War II. Originally intended for limited private circulation, the slim book has since been translated into 24 languages. In the two excerpts included here, Frankl first ponders the mystery of transcendent experience amid extreme suffering, then

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TOMS Shoes was founded on a simple premise: With every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. One for One. Using the purchasing power of individuals to benefit the greater good is what we're all about. The TOMS One for One business model transforms our customers into benefactors, which allows us to grow a truly sustainable business rather than depending on

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Meet social entrepreneurs from the past (slideshow)

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Ashoka is the global association of the world’s leading social entrepreneurs—men and women with system changing solutions for the world’s most urgent social problems. Read More

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Prof. Muhammad Yunus is the founder of Grameen Bank in Bangladesh, which makes tiny loans for self-employment to some of the poorest people in that country. He is also one of the world's most effective champions of Obama's "yes we can" spirit.  Read More

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"Magic and Bird a Courtship of Rivals" - HBO is airing an inspiring show on two of the biggest basketball starts ever: Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. "Courtship of Rivals hits all the right historical notes and then some, even examining the Larry Bird culture wars as a function of Reagan-era politics. In passing, it brings up perspectives you'd love to hear more about: that Magic and Bird are

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When Parnell—then CEO of Oakley, Inc., the prominent southern California eyewear maker and one of Armstrong’s sponsors—learned of Armstrong’s dilemma, he directed Oakley’s insurance provider to cover Armstrong as an Oakley employee. The provider balked, citing Armstrong’s cancer as a “preexisting condition,” but Parnell informed them that if they did not cover the illness, his firm would take its

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During the Christmas Holidays I was able to spend a few days with my friend Sam, a former Pastor from Yale University. Sam, a veteran of the Infantry, helped Italian villagers during post-WWII reconstruction, and spent most of his life helping the poor and needy in his community, as a leader of the YMCA and the United Church of Christ. Our friendship goes back to 1989, when he helped me with my

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Doctors Without Borders (MSF), the highly respected international medical humanitarian organization has been in Haiti for years. Their help is needed now more than ever.Wall Street Journal Op-Ed: Trying to Save Lives in Port-Au-Prince - by: Jeanne Cabeza and Michelle Chouinard, Wall Street JournalDoctors Without Borders in Haiti: Why Couldn't They Land? - by: Mona Gable, The Huffington Post

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Amnesty International Bulletin Posted by Amnesty International USAI was shocked to hear reports that Iranian security forces arrested 29 mothers and their supporters who were silently mourning children killed in post-election violence this summer.These Mourning Mothers gather peacefully each week to call for an end to widespread human rights abuses and justice for their dead children.The

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Almost 4 years ago, my 36-year old sister, Barbara, discovered to have ovarian cancer. Her life and the lives of those close to her changed forever. Since that day in July 2006, we have traveled along a route of sudden turns, real hopes, false hopes, illusions, disillusions, laughs, cries and a lot of learning. The purpose of mynew blog – or site – is the one of becoming a meeting point for

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"…Oh God, what if we harm these whales? What if we did that, oh God, what if we arm this coast? What if we did that? Then directly in front of me, about a hundred yards out, a lone whale gave me for spouts. Silence. A minute afterwards, off to my left, a whale rolled over in the ocean four times. And then there was nothing. I knelt there for the longest time. I felt as if I was bleeding from an

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I made a collage of quotes, excerpts from poems, videos and songs, from Bible to Buddhism, from Romanticism to Pop. At the end there is one common denominator... There are things that we only get close to if we pause, feel what is around, lookwithin ourselves. "Always dear to me was this lonely hill And this hedge, which from me so great a partOf the farthest horizon excludes the

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By Lance Armstrong, Special to CNN (CNN) --On October 2, 1996, I was diagnosed with advanced testicular cancer. Like many 25-year-olds, I was fearless, ready to conquer the world and without health insurance. I was lucky. One of my sponsors, Oakley, stood up for me and threatened to take all their business elsewhere if their insurance carrier refused to cover me. Without their help, I might not

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Caring, constructive guidance should not be a privilege limited to those of stable communities or of financial means.Together, The Gentlemen's Fund ® initiative and Mark Wahlberg are supporting the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation, which-by offering leadership now-provides kids with the skills to become leaders in the future.Through financial and community support, the Mark Wahlberg Youth

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TWO WOLVES - One evening an old Cherokee Indian told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, "My son, the battle is between two wolves inside us all..." - Read MoreSource: www.legacydad.comA similar theory is offered by Tom Rath and Donald with the acclaimed publication: "How Full Is Your Bucket?"

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On Sept. 18, 2007, only a month after doctors told him that he had three-to-six months to live following a recurrence of pancreatic cancer, Randy Pausch, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University, presented a lecture called "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams" to a packed auditorium at Carnegie Mellon.He shared his insights on finding the good in other people, working hard to overcome

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"TOMS Shoes was founded on a simple premise: With every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. One for One. Using the purchasing power of individuals to benefit the greater good is what we're all about." - TOMSSuccess Magazine article on TOMS ShoesBlake Mycoskie's Blog

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- Ever since “And Tango Makes Three,” a children’s book detailing the story of two male penguins and the baby chick they hatched, has been published, in 2005, more people have requested the book’s removal each year from schools and libraries than any other book in the United States, according to the American Library Association [..] Now the authors of the book, Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell

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“She calls out to the man on the street"Sir, can you help me?It's cold and I've nowhere to sleep,Is there somewhere you can tell me?"He walks on, doesn't look backHe pretends he can't hear herStarts to whistle as he crosses the streetSeems embarrassed to be thereOh think twice, it's another day forYou and me in paradiseOh think twice, it's just another day for you,You and me in paradise...” -

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Heidi is a cancer survivor. She describes on the Livestrong blog how she won the battle with the disease and how this fight has changed her life. Read Heidi's story on LivestrongPatrick’s beautiful life came to an end, but his courage and story will continue to live on in our memories.

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How important are characteristics such as self-realization, assertiveness and people-skills in management and leadership? How important is for a manager or anyone in a leadership position to show reliance, confidence, empathy and let transpire a sense of optimism to people? As a Project Manager, I believe it is fundamental in my professional area. A highly qualified subject matter expert: Dr.

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Muhammad Yunus runs Bangladesh's Grameen Bank, a leading advocate for the world's poor that has lent more than $5.1 billion to 5.3 million people. The bank is built on Yunus' conviction that poor people can be both reliable borrowers and avid entrepreneurs.http://www.pbs.org/opb/thenewheroes/meet/yunus.htmlPartnership with DanoneThe mission of Grameen Danone Foods speaks for itself: to reduce

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By: Lisa Ocker - Success Magazine, July 2009 IssueMichael J. Fox seems at peace, even grateful for lessons learned from Parkinson's disease. He's inspiring millions with a new book and a hit TV special. But his journey has not been easy.Read full article (Success Magazine)

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By: Mary Vinnedge – Success Magazine, June 2009 IssueThe 20-something Richard Branson racked up a résumé that would impress no one: high-school dropout with poor reading and math skills. Failed get-rich-quick schemes. Long-haired, barefooted hippie. Struggling business that led to two arrests and a night in jail on suspicion of tax evasion. But as he turns 59 in July, Branson’s life seems as

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By: Bruce Grieson - Psychology Today magazine, May/June 2009 IssueApple founder Steve Jobs describes three apparent setbacks—dropping out of college, being fired from the company he founded, and being diagnosed with cancer—that ultimately proved portals to a better life. Each forced him to step back and gain perspective, to see the long view of his life."I have failed over and over and over again

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By: Don Yaeger - Success Magazine, May 2009 IssueLance Armstrong was directionless, without passion. He called it a classic case of “Now what?” He had a job and a life, but then he got sick with cancer in 1996 and everything turned upside-down. When Armstrong beat cancer a year later and tried to return to his life as a successful professional cyclist, he was confused and disoriented. Nothing

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We live in times where even sacred things have become shallow, practical and done for an interest. Society tends to become more and more cynical about things. Pre-nuptials are a popular thing these days. Couples do background investigations on each other before making any commitments. More and more of my friends are either separated, divorced or in artificial marriages. And it’s all norm it’s OK,

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Sundance Festival started 25 years ago. Actor, Director and Activist Robert Redford used to beg people outside the one movie theatre to go in and watch movies.Thanks to his leadership and vision today Sundance is one of the major movie festivals in the World and attracts 50,000 visitors a year and runs over 200 movies.Robert Redford’s interview with Wall Street Journal:http://online.wsj.com/

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April 6, 2009, for Christians around the World kicked off the week of Easter. On Monday, April 6th in L’Aquila, Italy, earth shook with a magnitude of 6.3 on the Richter Scale. The merciless earthquake took the lives of almost 300 people, destroyed the 800-year-old Capital of Abruzzo (my Region) and left 70,000 people homeless.One of my high-school friends, Marina wrote a sad, hopeless note on

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I strongly endorse one of my recent readings: "High Altitude Leadership" by Chris Warner and Don Schmincke. This book is one of the best I ever came across on leadership and team management. The authors go over lessons learned and best practices on driving teams during extreme situations and high crises. Fear and failure can stop us from making the right decisions. During climbing the wrong

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The Leadership Hub, a very resourceful online community, hosts short videos from leadership guru Ken Blanchard.http://www.theleadershiphub.com/videos/ken-blanchard-how-establish-your-leadership-point-view

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Matt Long had life by the horns—until the day he got crushed by a 20–ton bus. Though the firefighter and Ironman suffered horrific injuries, he somehow survived. Then he had to learn to live again. Story By Charles Butler - Runner's World Magazine© 2009 Rodale Inc.Read Article:http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-243-297--13053-0,00.html

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I am getting too “new-agey” these days. Maybe spring is getting to me. No sure what’s going on but I like it. Anyway, I have been listening to U2’s melodies and I discovered an underling theme in their songs that reminded me of Buddhist teachings of union with the world and surrendering to the “whole”.U2 with the help of master musician Brian Eno composed a song that blows my socks off every time

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In one of my previous blogs I discussed about the power of those who fight day-in and day-out tough and cruel diseases like cancer - http://stefano-vincere1.blogspot.com/2009/01/beating-beasts.htmlWe can have nothing but admiration for people such as Patrick Swayze who still works and performs at his best despite painful treatments and Lance Armstrong who after beating testicular cancer that

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Friends,I am coordinating a fundraiser for the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Funds will help me run a half-marathon in September for the Livestrong Team. The money raised by the team will go toward cancer research and other initiatives supported by the foundation. Please kindly donate by accessing the following site: http://www.livestrong.org/grassroots2009/stefanovabeach09 .Thank you!

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Improving your attitude, according to Keith Harrell will help you achieve your greatest potential. Focus on what you want and you'll get it. The first time I heard about the Laws of Attraction I thought of one person: Nelson Mandela. 20 years ago South Africa was a hopeless nation in the hands of a ruthless and inhuman dictatorship. I wrote an article on Nelson Mandela back then, when I was in

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Not enough words to describe what men like Paul Rusesabagina http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5324187 and Oskar Schindler http://www.ushmm.org/museum/exhibit/focus/schindler/ have done for humanity. They have taken critical situations in their own hands and managed to rescue thousands of lives.Different times and areas of the world but similar acts of true leadership and

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The best “champions” in my opinion are the people who battle day after day illnesses like cancer. It is amazing what these life warriors put up with everyday.There are many champions out there, in the business world, sports, social services, who can call their fights off, whenever they need to or want to. They have a choice they can afford to quit, to retire or semi-retire. People with a disease

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These are tough times, the toughest since the great depression, according to many experts. Often you need to hit the bottom before great things start to happen. Michael Jordan used to say that you can be great only after failing and learning from those failures. I have seen political changes and demands for government transparency, at a national and local level, as never before. It also seems

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While out and out mutiny may be rare on project teams, lackluster performance and disconnects between the project manager and the team happen more often than they need to.Observing some of the actions and attitudes of the cold, hard Captain William Bligh can provide you with a measure to use against your own behavior as a project manager.For those who are not familiar, Mutiny on the Bounty tells

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Just a moment of inspiration...September Run by Stefano PaolinelliRun, run because life hurtsRun, run J.C. because Berlin is cold in SeptemberRun because you stared at the devil in the eye in AlabamaRun because your mom told you to run if they come closeRun down the tracks that the devil is staring from the topRun, run Girl because your heart is tornRun to forget that miserable man who put his

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Featured this month on PM Network*:After the Storm by: Libby EllisWithin weeks of a devastating cyclone, an NGO had a volunteer effort under way in Bangladesh. Online Exclusive: In November 2007 a Category 4 cyclone hit Bangladesh, leaving parts of the country devastated. Acting as project manager, Hands On Disaster Response, a Carlisle, Massachusetts, USA-based non-governmental organization,

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How do we become good leaders? Do training or mentors help us learn the skills of good leadership? According to Stedman Graham leadership starts with self-discovery - http://www.successmagazine.com/Career-Success-Begins-with-Leadership/PARAMS/article/551/channel/19

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