This essay focuses on generation of business leadership.Then, you will summarize the challenges and possibilities of “Francophonie” as outline in the article and the video.
First, you need to read the attach article and watch the video. Then, you will summarize the challenges and possibilities of “Francophonie” as outline in the article and the video.
What you consider to be the strength of “Francophonie” as a concept?. What might be some potential weaknesses or concerns of “Francophonie”?. Do you agree with the French president’s view of French “as a binding language”?. Why or why not?.
What are the potential dangers or advantages in using Francophonie “to help France restore its onetime greatness”?. Does the concept of language as a binding cultural element extend to other global language communities?. For example, the English language as a binding element of the “Anglosphere”?. Or Spanish in the hispanophone world? What makes these cases either similar or different?.
This week I interviewed a personal mentor of mine – his name is Neal Jenson, Managing Director of consulting firm BBS, in Salt Lake City. He has one of the most diverse business backgrounds I’ve known, ranging from stints with Fortune 500 firms including Citigroup.
He’s also one of the only people I know closely who actually has two masters degrees . An MBA from Brigham Young University (my own alma mater) and a masters of science in Information Service from the University of Utah. In addition to acting as a mentor, Neal is also a friend—his son is the husband of our daughter. Which makes us co-grandparents to two extremely adorable little boys. Riley and Peyton (our next generation of business leadership is in very good hands).
Everyone is struggling to be more successful, to make the next quarterly earnings estimate. To keep their job, to earn a big bonus, or to compete effectively. The temptation to cut corners, omit information, and do whatever it takes to get ahead occur every day. Many business employees and executives succumb. Sadly, the theme becomes highly infectious and soon people actually start to feel like lying a little.
Stealing a little, or deceiving others, is just “a part of business”. These practices erode the trust that needs to exist between employers and employees. Between business partners, between executives and shareholders. Without trust, the business will not be able to compete effectively and it will eventually fail.