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Dr. Patricia MitchellDr. Patricia Mitchell
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Kofi Annan Kofi Annan United Nations—Secretary-General United Nations—Secretary-General
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“We must put people at the center of everything we do. No calling is more noble, and no responsibility greater, than that
of enabling men, women and children, in cities and villages around the world, to make their lives better.”
-CBC News: October 2001. January 11, 2004.
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BiographyBiography
1938—Born on April 8, 1938 in Kumasi, Ghana.
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BiographyBiography
1954-57—Attended an elite boarding school in Ghana.
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BiographyBiography
1954-57—Attended an elite boarding school in Ghana.
1958—Enrolled at the University of Science
and Technology in Kumasi, Ghana.
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BiographyBiography
1954-57—Attended an elite boarding school in Ghana.
1958—Enrolled at the University of Science
and Technology in Kumasi, Ghana.
1961—Transferred to and graduated from McAlester College in St. Paul Minnesota.
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BiographyBiography
1972—Earned a master’s degree in management from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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BiographyBiography
Married to Nane Lagergren, a Swedish artist and lawyer.
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BiographyBiography
Married to Nane Lagergren, a Swedish artist and lawyer.
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BiographyBiography
Married to Nane Lagergren, a Swedish artist and lawyer.
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BiographyBiography
1962—Began working at the United Nations.
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BiographyBiography
1977—Became the seventh Secretary General of the United Nations.
1962—Began working at the United Nations.
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BiographyBiography
• Faced enormous challenges
• Won widespread approval and support
• Promoted humanitarian intervention
• Does not shy away from controversial issues
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BiographyBiography
2001—Was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
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BiographyBiography
2001—Was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Leadership StyleLeadership Style
“Even though . . . I am by nature a conciliator. . . I can hold the line when issues or principle are involved.” - Interview with the BBC, March 21, 2001
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Leadership StyleLeadership Style
Charismatic and Transformational leadership styles…
“Even though . . . I am by nature a conciliator. . . I can hold the line when issues or principle are involved.” - Interview with the BBC, March 21, 2001
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Leadership StyleLeadership Style
Able to articulate a clear compelling vision of what needs to be accomplished …
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Leadership StyleLeadership Style
He transforms the awareness into action by shaping, altering and elevating the motives, values and goals of those around him. …
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Communication Communication StyleStyle
2002—Kofi Annan’s speaking engagement at the Yale center for The Study of Globalization.
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Communication Communication StyleStyle
"I'm not one of those who believes that you have to pound the table or shout to be tough!"
- Interview with the BBC, Nov. 17, 1998
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Communication Communication StyleStyle
Hand gestures and slight facial expressions.
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Communication Communication StyleStyle
Hand gestures and slight facial expressions.
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Communication Communication Style—ClosingStyle—Closing
“You have to listen to not only what is being said, but what is not said -- which is often more important than what they say. -From Kofi Annan: Center of the Storm (PBS Documentary)
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Communication Communication Style—ClosingStyle—Closing
Kofi Annan calmness and wisdom allows him to deliver powerful messages.
“You have to listen to not only what is being said, but what is not said -- which is often more important than what they say. -From Kofi Annan: Center of the Storm (PBS Documentary)
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ConclusionConclusion
“We are operating in a world which is quite brutal and there are some very wicked people around. Nobody denies that. But in the business I am in, we sometimes have to shake
the hand of the aggressor, to lend them an ear, in order to save lives.”- Interview with The New York Times, December 29, 1998
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ConclusionConclusion
With a showdown looming in the Middle East, Annan's greatest challenge is yet to come.
“A good leader must also be a good follower.” -Interview with The New York Times, Feb. 9, 1997
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ConclusionConclusion
Kofi Annan, Secretary-General travels to Sesame Street to teach conflict resolution
to the world's next generation.