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Human emotions and feelings dictate the manner in which people achieve their potentials. Individuals with developed emotional intelligence (EI) will recognize the feelings of others, motivate them, and focus on the best outcomes. The EI concept has become critical since more people are required to complete numerous tasks. When a person possesses the most desirable EI competencies, he or she finds it easier to deal with changes successfully (Hess & Bacigalupo, 2013). Personally, I have developed a number of competencies that make it easier for me to achieve my potentials. However, I should address some gaps in order to become successful. This discussion outlines the major EI competencies associated with my leadership style. The paper goes further to present powerful experiments or action plans that have the potential to address the key areas affecting my leadership skills. Selected competencies Competency Strength The ESCI model outlines various areas that dictate the performance and success of many people. The major areas include cognitive, self-management, social awareness, relationship management, and self-awareness (Hess & Bacigalupo, 2013). These competency fields work synergistically to improve an individual’s effectiveness (Goleman & Boyatzis, 2016). People should consider a number of strategies to improve the competencies in an attempt to realize their objectives. I strongly believe that I have unique competency strengths that make me a successful leader. Some of these strengths include achievement orientation and adaptability. After collaborating with my coach, we outlined achievement orientation as the most outstanding strength
The main role of design in a human life Richard Buchanan casts light upon the basic elements of design in his work Declaration by Design: Rhetoric, Argument, and Demonstration in Design Practice . It is believed that design is effective when there are combined three elements provided by Aristotle, namely, logos, ethos, and pathos (Aristotle). Richard Buchanan treats design as the main means of influencing the audience for which the designers cater their works. He points out that “design is an art of thought directed to practical action through the persuasiveness of objects and, therefore, design involves the vivid expression of competing ideas about social life” (Buchanan, p. 94). Design is closely connected to technologies as far as technologies are also a kind of persuasion about a better life. Technologies are used to improve a human life while design aims at passing a particular message to the audience. Many designers pursue the idea of combining design with technology, making a harmonious integration simplifying its use in an everyday life. The basic elements of design Technological reasoning or logos Richard Buchanan points out three basic elements of design, namely, technological reasoning or logos, character or ethos, and emotion or pathos (p.96). These are the main sources available for persuasion and successfully used by designers. The first element, technological reasoning, presupposes the ability of design to meet the needs of people and pass a certain idea. Products are persuasive when they correspond to real needs. Technological reasoning is based on an understanding of natural and scientific principles functioning like the premises for the construction of objects for use. It also depends on human interests and values. The function of the subject may be the same, but the variety of its design may satisfy the interests of different people. There are various kinds of design that are attractive only for a particular audience who understands its value. For example, the chair is a piece of furniture used for sitting. Although its function is unchanged, there is a great va
Introduction The world today has become increasingly dependent on television and other forms of media. Many authors have written articles about this phenomenon, but never in the history of literature has this phenomenon been more exposed. In an article titled, Shadows on the Wall, by Donna Woolfolk Cross, the distorted image of the world is emphasized in a story explaining the experiences of four prisoners confined in a cave. It turned out that the shadows on the wall were distorted imagery of a beautiful and wonderful world that existed outside the prison’s walls. Cross’s story is a hypothetical representation of the distorted imagery of the world that most of us believe to be true (while it is not). In today’s world, Hollywood is often criticized for perpetuating this view. This statement forms the framework for this paper because this paper argues that, Hollywood is a fabrication of reality. This statement is expressed from my experiences in Hollywood because the image I had of California is different from the image I have of the place now. Main Body Before I came to California, I had stereotypical imagery of life in the US. This stereotypical imagery was shaped by the movies I watched. Considering I have a Chinese background, life in the US was portrayed as an exaggeration of societal extremes. America (and California in particular) were often perceived to be heaven on earth where work was not part of everyday life. Partying and merrymaking were prominent highlights I expected to see in California because I assumed that, people partied every day of the week. Drugs and sex were also prominent aspects of the society that is expected to be treated as a norm. Ideally, I would not have been surprised to see people doing drugs and having random sexual rendezvous in cars or such places. However, this picture of Hollywood and California was not the true depiction of reality. Like the article Shadows on the Wall , California’s image in the movies is a camouflage of reality. Having lived in California, I have learned that life is normal for most people. Except for a few places, life in California is like any other part of the world. People work, eat, live, and criticize certain aspects of life, which are projected to be norms in Hollywood. For example, in the movies, certain drugs like marijuana and cocaine are almost represented as legal drugs because almost every movie star seems to use them. However, in real life, such drugs are illegal. Also, contrary to the movies where sex is almost presented as a random act of self-gratification, real-life California experience has taught me that, people value themselves and do not engage in such random sexual acts as portrayed in the movies. Contrary to the movie
The economic sphere is constantly developing, affecting various aspects of life, including nature. This relationship is reciprocal, so the conclusion is that nature also affects the quality of the economy. Climate change is a problem, which causes issues that the economic system must adjust to, as well as industries trying to make more money, are detrimental to the harm that these changes cause. Climate changes cause problems with production and transportation, which also lead to large-scale delays and cancellations of contracts. It is a disaster not only for individual industries but for the national economy as a whole. On the one hand, droughts or hails cause great damage to agriculture, on which the economy of many large companies is based, forcing the purchase of products in other countries or regions. On the other hand, cutting down forests to supply timber reduces the air quality that trees create and clean, disrupts the greenhouse effect, and causes warming, which is a type of climate change. The majority of industries are blamed by society for high carbon emissions and dirty production, which contributes to climate change, and this fact provides judgment, distrust, and loss of customers, which also ruins the economy (Stoffberg & Prinsloo, 2009). However, the circular economy helps to cope with the negative effects of climate change by promoting recycling and reuse of products. In this way, the issue of production problems and harm to the environment is decreased, which helps the industry to preserve both nature and reputation. In conclusion, the quality of economics dementing because of climate changes, which are ruining supply chains, but such economic type as circular helps reduce environmental damage. It provides production stability and prevents the development and danger of climate changes caused by mass production. With recycling, reusing of materials, and collecting waste, industries help to fight ecological issues, which are the cause of climate change by saving nature’s integrity.
Leasing and purchasing an asset are two distinct approaches to using an asset for a business. Leasing an asset means that one party owns an asset and rent it to another, under specific terms outlined in a contract (Cheng, 2019). Hence, the party that rents this asset does not own it, unlike when purchasing something, and thus the rights of this party concerning this asset are restricted. As Brigham and Ehrhardt (2017) state, leasing helps support the global operations of multinational companies, with a notable example being Virgin Airlines, who placed an order for ten Airbus aircraft, which were then leased by Virgin from AerCap. In this case, Virgin did not have to pay $2 billion for the airplanes upfront. Instead, the company pays the lessor a fixed sum to be able to use these aircraft. Hence, the first benefit of leasing as opposed to purchasing an asset is the upfront costs that a company has to pay. These contracts usually require the lessor to service the equipment, meaning that the lessee does not have to worry about the additional costs. Next, the payments for the leased equipment are usually smaller than the actual price of the asset divided by the period of the contract, and the lessor can either renew the lease, lease the asset to someone else, or sell it one the agreement expires (Brigham & Ehrhardt, 2017; “Case study: Equipment leasing vs. purchasing,” n.d.). Finally, lease payments are deductible, if the contract is appropriately arranged according to the Internal Revenue Service standards, which is an additional benefit for the lessee. In general, Brigham and Ehrhardt (2017) argue that the most critical aspect is the use of any asset and not the appearance of it on the firm’s balance sheet. Therefore, when comparing leasing an asset to purchasing an asset, one can argue that leasing is more beneficial than purchasing.
The Internet has transformed the lives of humans who live in today’s society. It has become a medium for communication, work, and entertainment, and it provides access to infinite information on a daily basis. People have grown to embrace modern technology and have deeply incorporated it into their lives, although it is always debated whether the change is positive. The World Wide Web has its supporters: for example, Kenneth Goldsmith argues that online experiences are authentic and important in their own way. Sherry Turkle holds a contrasting opinion and highlights their negative influence. However, such claims are often exaggerated or based on misconceptions. The Internet should be accepted as an essential multifaceted aspect of modern life that creates unique opportunities and impacts society in a positive way. Firstly, it should be noted that the human need to engage in recreational activities long predates the invention of the Internet. Indeed, it is possible to browse the Web without a practical aim, but pastimes of this kind are not exclusive to the latest technology. Goldsmith rightfully compares such use to watching TV, with the exception that the Internet offers an unlimited choice of content to consume, as opposed to TV, where the selection of programs is fixed (2). Regardless of the preferred method, it is inevitable that every person should occasionally find a way to defocus and partake in mindless activities. These activities may include watching quiz shows after a challenging workday or reading newspapers while being stuck on public transport. The Internet serves the same goal while being more convenient to use. It is a compact and flexible tool that allows everyone to adjust entertainment to their personal needs and interests. The fact that the Internet functions as a great platform for leisure are not a problem since humans cannot remain productive at all times. Opponents of the Internet tend to view and criticize it one-dimensionally as a source of mindless entertainment, whereas in reality, it is rich with potential uses that have their unique properties. Goldsmith lists several examples: in addition to reading articles and playing games, people use the Web to work, study, and socialize (3-4). Each of these activities requires different degrees and varieties of mental engagement. Turkle argues that young people’s perception of the world is affected by popular apps, which lead to a short attention span and a constant search for distraction (11). It is true that little focus is involved in such behavior as scrolling Instagram feed. However, one may be deeply focused while watching a long documentary on YouTube, researching materials relevant to one’s field of study or interests, or even playing games that develop logical thinking. There are numerous ways people use the Internet, and for that reason, they claim that their mindset is affected strictly by apps and entertainment is unjustified. Many people use the Internet to support their work and hobbies. Thanks to the various online tools available today, communication within large companies have become easier and more efficient. Wor
Introduction A corporation is a legal body created according to the laws of a particular state or country (Emerson, 2009). Today, corporations are formed through registration unlike in the past when they were established through charters. There are different forms of corporations but most companies are public held corporations (Emerson, 2009). Public held corporation is “a public traded corporation” and the shares of this corporation are traded on the public stock market (Emerson, 2009). The other type of corporation is the close corporation, which is the easiest to form; it is the simplest form of business ownership and many businesspersons prefer this form of corporation (Emerson, 2009). Small and medium enterprises fall in this category. The main difference between public held corporation and close corporation is that, public held corporations are strictly managed; they have tight securities laws, require periodic disclosure, and have additional procedures requirements for business transactions compared to close held corporations (Emerson, 2009). Discussion Organizations have directors, officers, and shareholders and all of them perform different duties in the corporation. Directors in a corporation have a major responsibility to create and sustain long-term shareholders interest (Mallor, Barnes, Bowers, and Langvardt, 2010). As such, corporate directors provide oversight of the organization’s progress in terms of development. Mostly, they ensure that all plans and projects recommended by the management are enacted through enough funding and they approve recommendations made by the management (Mallor, et al, 2010). Corporation’s directors have a duty to understand the risks in any organization so that they can be able to plan adequately to ensure success of the company. Generally, corporation directors provide their services to the company in areas of management, decision-making, and leadership (Mallor, et al, 2010). In summary, they appoint CEO and other executive officers, implement plans, manage corporations, monitor finances, and approve major changes in a company (Mallor, et al, 2010). On the other hand, corporation officers are responsible for management of daily activities in an organization. They are responsible for creating sales, maximizing customer services, and driving all financial matters in an organization (Emerson, 2009). Generally, corporation officers implement projects, appoints key managers, set standards for the managers, and they design the company (Emerson, 2009). Because corporation officers are many, they have different responsibilities. For example, CEO signs all legal documents, attends board meetings, and oversees daily activities in the organization while the vice president fills in when the CEO is absent (Bhabatosh, 2004). Chief Financial Officer is responsible in managing all financial matters and maintains financial records while the secretary has a responsibility to maintain and update all company record
Introduction Interreligious interactions are quite common and in spite of the numerous challenges that religion present against dialogue, nonetheless, certain individuals have pioneered in the aspect of spiritual exchange. Dialogue requires circumventing an obstacle at the spiritual stage to ensure that it becomes possible on a large scale at the same time is motivated by official channels. This has been attained in the recent past, even though this effort is yet to take root among a majority of believers. Nonetheless, individuals are still in a position to reflect on the spiritual impact of such development (Bethune par. 1). Dialogue has increasingly appeared challenging in terms of its depth from the previous time until now. There has been various exchanges within a neighbourly setting or at the educational level although a strong fear consume the parties, immediately the dialogue touched on more in-depth issues regarding the rationale for personal belief or experience of prayer. To Westerners, such fear is tantamount to actual terror. Engagement in the counterpart’s prayer and communing in the sacred was regarded as the “abomination of desolation.” Nevertheless, attitudes developed timidly initially but this became radically with time (Bethune par. 2). Attitudes developed within experiences of interreligious interactions clearly indicate that exchanges at the spiritual perspective were practical and astonishingly life-giving (Bethune par. 3). Impact of interreligious exchanges From anin-depth point of view, persons absorbed in their respective religious customs have the opportunity to share their experiences of faith and dedication, prayer meditation, methods and expression in their quest for the truth. Interreligious dialogue usually drives individuals to share their rationale for their faith, and is limited by the existence of disparities, which can at times be prominent, but eventually, they yield to humility and trust to God. Thus, Christians are presented with a chance to present to others the opportunity to know the Gospel principles (Bethune par. 2). Prayers and religion Prayer and theology are expressed in different perspectives in the spiritual lives of both Christians and Buddhists. To begin with, mediation inclines towards Theravada Buddhism relative to rituality. It is a component of the noble eight-fold course and is crucial for spiritual growth. On the other hand, Christianity involves an inverse arrangement the actual significance conferred customarily to communal worship and the sacraments. The restoration in Christian meditation, commonly via eastern influence, ignores the lack of certain things like the prayer of the heart found in the New Testament (Cowdell 193). During the sixteenth century Carmelite reform, the greatest development of the Christian religion customs was remarkably mundane at times. With respect to Teresa of Avila within The Interior Castle the experience of meditation and the measure
Consecutive studies demonstrate that career success is primarily a function of ability, personality, knowledge, opportunity, and the interactions between these variables (Rode et al., 2008). Additionally, the scope of job tasks, responsibilities, and expectations have also been cited as critical determinants of career success. Abele & Spurk (2009) defines career success as the positive psychological or job-related outcomes an individual accumulates as a direct result of work-related experiences. Professional bodies and organizations have been credited for assisting employees to work towards achieving their career goals and objectives and, therefore, play an important role in complimenting the efforts of employees towards the attainment of career success. This paper purposes to explain how the American Psychological Association (APA) assists its members in the development of professional knowledge and abilities, and how this impacts the career success of psychologists in the various fields of practice. Headquartered in Washington, the APA is a scientific and professional organization with over 150,000 members, thus making it the largest association of psychologists globally. According to its homepage, “…the mission of the APA is to advance the creation, communication and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and improve people’s lives” (APA, 2010, para. 2). Among other things, this mission is based on continual pursuit of excellence, outstanding service to members and society, knowledge and its application based on methods of science, and ethical action in all the organization’s endeavors. The APA contributes towards the enhancement of professional knowledge and abilities of its members in a number of ways. First, the organization is not only the foremost catalyst for the stimulation, development, and dissemination of psychological knowledge and practice, but it is the primary resource for all psychologists, not mentioning that it is the premier trendsetter in the education, nurturing, and training of psychologists, practitioners, and educators (APA, 2010). Its comprehensive undertaking in research provides members with a framework to keep abreast of current issues in the broad field of psychology, and enhances their practical knowledge and abilities in dealing with new and challenging issues. In addition, the association provides members with the opportunity to network and exchange critical ideas that goes along way to sharpen their abilities to contribute more to the enhancement of human rights, health, well-being, and self-respect (APA, 2010). What’s more, the publications and annual conventions arranged by the organization allows young psychologists the chance to interact with experienced members and exchange knowledge and ideas that are inarguably critical to the practice judging by the fact that psychology is an evolving discipline. The association gives its members an enabling environment to develop their professional knowledge and expertis