It is no longer just engineers who dominate our technology leadership, because it is no longer the case that computers are so mysterious that only engineers can understand what they are capable of. There is an industry-wide shift toward more "product thinking" in leadership--leaders who understand the social and cultural contexts in which our technologies are deployed.Products must appeal to human beings, and a rigorously cultivated humanistic sensibility is a valued asset for this challenge. That is perhaps why a technology leader of the highest status--Steve Jobs--recently credited an appreciation for the liberal arts as key to his company's tremendous success with their various i-gadgets.
“The Coalition has always relied on leadership with a solid understanding of America's Christian community and the public policy issues that impact it. Jason Christy has demonstrated that understanding, as well as the ability to inspire and encourage people of faith to action. I look forward to working with him.”
“I don't want my seniors to be done here because I have grown so fond of them as gymnasts and individuals. They have shown incredible team leadership this season and will be a tough group for me to say good-bye to when the time comes.”
“With over 15 years of executive management experience, Shaun Gray will bring a wealth of payments industry knowledge and business development experience which should provide the leadership and passion to drive the execution of the Company's growth strategy and market plans for our payments business.”
“As I continue to strengthen the company's leadership team, it's critical that we have individuals with global business experience working for world-class companies. Dennis will play a key role in driving the cultural and business transformation at Nortel that will be essential to the company's future success.”
“If Iran does become nuclear we do know for a fact that they have ties to terrorist organizations and we have a leadership there that has made it clear that they want to change the status quo in the region, including Israel's existence. And that's something that nobody's going to be comfortable with.”
“I thought we could come back. I believed that right up until the end. I'm in shock right now. You hate to lose and it's especially tough for the seniors. They showed a lot of leadership and got us to where we are today.”
“Colorado is the only state with a majority Republican voter registration in which the Republicans hold neither house of the state legislature. We've lost a Senate seat and a House seat under the current leadership. It will be up to the voters to decide if Marc's vision is something they want to embrace.”
“In a game like this, you hope you correct all the things you need to correct. We did some good things, but we had some injuries. Dirk came back and showed great leadership. That's what your leaders do.”
“The leadership and training received in this course will help to gradually bring Sailors into peak condition for passing the PFA. The Navy is moving from a fitness era to one of wellness. Sailors need to be both healthy and physically fit in order for the Navy to meet its mission objectives.”