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    Introduction A successful organization depends on a solid strategic plan that includes how it intends to handle transparency. In his article, (Champy, 2008) emphasizes several principles he discovered while researching organizations for his book, the one that resonates with both my personal and professional life is to be completely open and transparent. He further goes on to outline the needs of a culture that embraces and values transparency. Indeed, many experts and professionals agree that

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    Goal 1: Effective Practice of Communication Description: My goals for the practicum, first are to develop the ministerial skills that will allow me the opportunity to practice effectively as a healthcare chaplain. Second my goal is to effectively communicate with my patients and their family members, or significant others. Third my desire is to experience and develop a professional collegiality which will enable me to undergo a spiritual transformation. Objective 1: Observation: January 11,

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    Goal 1 (Professional): Obtain an overall GPA of 6.5 by November 2018 to guarantee me a place into Psychology Honours in 2019 at UniSA. As someone who suffered from depression throughout schooling, I want to help struggling individuals overcome a difficult time in their life. Ever since I have always aspired to become a psychologist. Therefore, it is extremely important to me that I make it into honours, and make an impact on someone’s life. Short term goals: 1) Read at least 90% of course content

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    assault test kit. With this knowledge, Durham District Attorney, Mike Nifong, continued to pursue the case, ignoring the results of the DNA sexual assault kit.

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    Summer Ball Summary

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    “Summer Ball” by Mike Lupica is a children’s literature story of particular interest and young boys. It follows a 13 year-old boy named Danny Walker. Danny is a basketball player who is attending an elite basketball camp called “Right Way” in Maine during the summer. Danny is a very good basketball player but there is a small problem, he is really small. Now he is going to the camp to find out will his lack of height prevent him from playing with the big boys. Danny live in Middletown, Long Island

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    Being beautiful should not determine on your shape or size. Most ads you see in today’s society expect all women to be tall and thin in order to be considered “beautiful.” However, I found an ad that believes all women, no matter how much you weigh, how tall you are, or even your skin color have every right to feel confident in their own skin. Dove, did a campaign with women showing all shapes and sizes. In this picture, you will see that all of these women have something in common. They are happy

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    How does group acceptance of the underdog develop through acts of violence? We must look from a sociological perspective at the different acts of violence that’s has created a group acceptance for the underdog. In doing so will examine three movies including: Lucas (1986), Rocky One (1976), and Karate Kid (1984). In each of these movies, acts of violence granted each character acceptance within their respected groups. In the first movie Lucas, main character Lucas is an unusually great teenager whose

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    Upton Sinclair mainly focuses on the issue of capitalism, he illustrates the injustice by showing the harsh living condition of the workers in Packingtown. When Ona and Jurgis take a tour around Packingtown, they are shocked to the filthy areas of meatpacking, but still Jurgis tells Ona, “tomorrow I will get a job ... and then we can get a place of our own” (Sinclair 16). This quote shows how determined Jurgis is to start a decent life in the filthy city of Packingtown. He gets a job sweeping slaughtered

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    Richard Branson “Innovation happens when people are given the freedom to ask questions and the resources and power to find the answers.” (Richard Branson) Richard Branson lived a troubled, yet successful life. He is an inspiration to people all over the world. To me, Branson is living proof that even if you fail, you can still succeed if you have the mindset and will to do so. Richard Branson had three children by the names of Sam Branson, Holly Branson, and Clare Sarah Branson. He’s had

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    Introduction Duke University head coach Mike Krzyzewski states, “In leadership, no word is more important than trust” (Krzyzewski, 2000). It does not matter what ethnic background a person comes from, the religion or the gender of a person, any person can be a leader, as long as they have the ability to inspire the people around them, trust those people and keep those people constantly motivated to exceed there limits. There are leaders everywhere, whether its in sports, or the military, to the

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