This document summarizes the author's experiences in Zambia working with various community organizations and individuals. It describes three people who had a significant impact on the author: Debby Kasoma, who started a youth sports organization and inspired the author with his vision and leadership; Kelly, a music producer who challenged the author to find their "why" and purpose; and Joseph from an orphanage who demonstrated an optimistic outlook. The author reflects on learning the importance of having an open mindset to new experiences from these interactions. The document concludes by advising future volunteers to have no expectations and focus on the process rather than outcomes when working with a youth sports organization in Zambia.
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Senior Project and Engineering Leader Jim Smith.pdfJim Smith
I am a Project and Engineering Leader with extensive experience as a Business Operations Leader, Technical Project Manager, Engineering Manager and Operations Experience for Domestic and International companies such as Electrolux, Carrier, and Deutz. I have developed new products using Stage Gate development/MS Project/JIRA, for the pro-duction of Medical Equipment, Large Commercial Refrigeration Systems, Appliances, HVAC, and Diesel engines.
My experience includes:
Managed customized engineered refrigeration system projects with high voltage power panels from quote to ship, coordinating actions between electrical engineering, mechanical design and application engineering, purchasing, production, test, quality assurance and field installation. Managed projects $25k to $1M per project; 4-8 per month. (Hussmann refrigeration)
Successfully developed the $15-20M yearly corporate capital strategy for manufacturing, with the Executive Team and key stakeholders. Created project scope and specifications, business case, ROI, managed project plans with key personnel for nine consumer product manufacturing and distribution sites; to support the company’s strategic sales plan.
Over 15 years of experience managing and developing cost improvement projects with key Stakeholders, site Manufacturing Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Maintenance, and facility support personnel to optimize pro-duction operations, safety, EHS, and new product development. (BioLab, Deutz, Caire)
Experience working as a Technical Manager developing new products with chemical engineers and packaging engineers to enhance and reduce the cost of retail products. I have led the activities of multiple engineering groups with diverse backgrounds.
Great experience managing the product development of products which utilize complex electrical controls, high voltage power panels, product testing, and commissioning.
Created project scope, business case, ROI for multiple capital projects to support electrotechnical assembly and CPG goods. Identified project cost, risk, success criteria, and performed equipment qualifications. (Carrier, Electrolux, Biolab, Price, Hussmann)
Created detailed projects plans using MS Project, Gant charts in excel, and updated new product development in Jira for stakeholders and project team members including critical path.
Great knowledge of ISO9001, NFPA, OSHA regulations.
User level knowledge of MRP/SAP, MS Project, Powerpoint, Visio, Mastercontrol, JIRA, Power BI and Tableau.
I appreciate your consideration, and look forward to discussing this role with you, and how I can lead your company’s growth and profitability. I can be contacted via LinkedIn via phone or E Mail.
Jim Smith
678-993-7195
jimsmith30024@gmail.com
The Team Member and Guest Experience - Lead and Take Care of your restaurant team. They are the people closest to and delivering Hospitality to your paying Guests!
Make the call, and we can assist you.
408-784-7371
Foodservice Consulting + Design
Oprah Winfrey: A Leader in Media, Philanthropy, and Empowerment | CIO Women M...CIOWomenMagazine
This person is none other than Oprah Winfrey, a highly influential figure whose impact extends beyond television. This article will delve into the remarkable life and lasting legacy of Oprah. Her story serves as a reminder of the importance of perseverance, compassion, and firm determination.
The case study discusses the potential of drone delivery and the challenges that need to be addressed before it becomes widespread.
Key takeaways:
Drone delivery is in its early stages: Amazon's trial in the UK demonstrates the potential for faster deliveries, but it's still limited by regulations and technology.
Regulations are a major hurdle: Safety concerns around drone collisions with airplanes and people have led to restrictions on flight height and location.
Other challenges exist: Who will use drone delivery the most? Is it cost-effective compared to traditional delivery trucks?
Discussion questions:
Managerial challenges: Integrating drones requires planning for new infrastructure, training staff, and navigating regulations. There are also marketing and recruitment considerations specific to this technology.
External forces vary by country: Regulations, consumer acceptance, and infrastructure all differ between countries.
Demographics matter: Younger generations might be more receptive to drone delivery, while older populations might have concerns.
Stakeholders for Amazon: Customers, regulators, aviation authorities, and competitors are all stakeholders. Regulators likely hold the greatest influence as they determine the feasibility of drone delivery.
Artificial intelligence (AI) offers new opportunities to radically reinvent the way we do business. This study explores how CEOs and top decision makers around the world are responding to the transformative potential of AI.
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
Product Design Trends in 2024 | Teenage EngineeringsPixeldarts
The realm of product design is a constantly changing environment where technology and style intersect. Every year introduces fresh challenges and exciting trends that mold the future of this captivating art form. In this piece, we delve into the significant trends set to influence the look and functionality of product design in the year 2024.
How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthThinkNow
Mental health has been in the news quite a bit lately. Dozens of U.S. states are currently suing Meta for contributing to the youth mental health crisis by inserting addictive features into their products, while the U.S. Surgeon General is touring the nation to bring awareness to the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation. The country has endured periods of low national morale, such as in the 1970s when high inflation and the energy crisis worsened public sentiment following the Vietnam War. The current mood, however, feels different. Gallup recently reported that national mental health is at an all-time low, with few bright spots to lift spirits.
To better understand how Americans are feeling and their attitudes towards mental health in general, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey of 1,500 respondents and found some interesting differences among ethnic, age and gender groups.
Technology
For example, 52% agree that technology and social media have a negative impact on mental health, but when broken out by race, 61% of Whites felt technology had a negative effect, and only 48% of Hispanics thought it did.
While technology has helped us keep in touch with friends and family in faraway places, it appears to have degraded our ability to connect in person. Staying connected online is a double-edged sword since the same news feed that brings us pictures of the grandkids and fluffy kittens also feeds us news about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the dysfunction in Washington, the latest mass shooting and the climate crisis.
Hispanics may have a built-in defense against the isolation technology breeds, owing to their large, multigenerational households, strong social support systems, and tendency to use social media to stay connected with relatives abroad.
Age and Gender
When asked how individuals rate their mental health, men rate it higher than women by 11 percentage points, and Baby Boomers rank it highest at 83%, saying it’s good or excellent vs. 57% of Gen Z saying the same.
Gen Z spends the most amount of time on social media, so the notion that social media negatively affects mental health appears to be correlated. Unfortunately, Gen Z is also the generation that’s least comfortable discussing mental health concerns with healthcare professionals. Only 40% of them state they’re comfortable discussing their issues with a professional compared to 60% of Millennials and 65% of Boomers.
Race Affects Attitudes
As seen in previous research conducted by ThinkNow, Asian Americans lag other groups when it comes to awareness of mental health issues. Twenty-four percent of Asian Americans believe that having a mental health issue is a sign of weakness compared to the 16% average for all groups. Asians are also considerably less likely to be aware of mental health services in their communities (42% vs. 55%) and most likely to seek out information on social media (51% vs. 35%).
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdfmarketingartwork
This article is all about what AI trends will emerge in the field of creative operations in 2024. All the marketers and brand builders should be aware of these trends for their further use and save themselves some time!
A report by thenetworkone and Kurio.
The contributing experts and agencies are (in an alphabetical order): Sylwia Rytel, Social Media Supervisor, 180heartbeats + JUNG v MATT (PL), Sharlene Jenner, Vice President - Director of Engagement Strategy, Abelson Taylor (USA), Alex Casanovas, Digital Director, Atrevia (ES), Dora Beilin, Senior Social Strategist, Barrett Hoffher (USA), Min Seo, Campaign Director, Brand New Agency (KR), Deshé M. Gully, Associate Strategist, Day One Agency (USA), Francesca Trevisan, Strategist, Different (IT), Trevor Crossman, CX and Digital Transformation Director; Olivia Hussey, Strategic Planner; Simi Srinarula, Social Media Manager, The Hallway (AUS), James Hebbert, Managing Director, Hylink (CN / UK), Mundy Álvarez, Planning Director; Pedro Rojas, Social Media Manager; Pancho González, CCO, Inbrax (CH), Oana Oprea, Head of Digital Planning, Jam Session Agency (RO), Amy Bottrill, Social Account Director, Launch (UK), Gaby Arriaga, Founder, Leonardo1452 (MX), Shantesh S Row, Creative Director, Liwa (UAE), Rajesh Mehta, Chief Strategy Officer; Dhruv Gaur, Digital Planning Lead; Leonie Mergulhao, Account Supervisor - Social Media & PR, Medulla (IN), Aurelija Plioplytė, Head of Digital & Social, Not Perfect (LI), Daiana Khaidargaliyeva, Account Manager, Osaka Labs (UK / USA), Stefanie Söhnchen, Vice President Digital, PIABO Communications (DE), Elisabeth Winiartati, Managing Consultant, Head of Global Integrated Communications; Lydia Aprina, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Nita Prabowo, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Okhi, Web Developer, PNTR Group (ID), Kei Obusan, Insights Director; Daffi Ranandi, Insights Manager, Radarr (SG), Gautam Reghunath, Co-founder & CEO, Talented (IN), Donagh Humphreys, Head of Social and Digital Innovation, THINKHOUSE (IRE), Sarah Yim, Strategy Director, Zulu Alpha Kilo (CA).
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024Search Engine Journal
The search marketing landscape is evolving rapidly with new technologies, and professionals, like you, rely on innovative paid search strategies to meet changing demands.
It’s important that you’re ready to implement new strategies in 2024.
Check this out and learn the top trends in paid search advertising that are expected to gain traction, so you can drive higher ROI more efficiently in 2024.
You’ll learn:
- The latest trends in AI and automation, and what this means for an evolving paid search ecosystem.
- New developments in privacy and data regulation.
- Emerging ad formats that are expected to make an impact next year.
Watch Sreekant Lanka from iQuanti and Irina Klein from OneMain Financial as they dive into the future of paid search and explore the trends, strategies, and technologies that will shape the search marketing landscape.
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5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summarySpeakerHub
From their humble beginnings in 1984, TED has grown into the world’s most powerful amplifier for speakers and thought-leaders to share their ideas. They have over 2,400 filmed talks (not including the 30,000+ TEDx videos) freely available online, and have hosted over 17,500 events around the world.
With over one billion views in a year, it’s no wonder that so many speakers are looking to TED for ideas on how to share their message more effectively.
The article “5 Public-Speaking Tips TED Gives Its Speakers”, by Carmine Gallo for Forbes, gives speakers five practical ways to connect with their audience, and effectively share their ideas on stage.
Whether you are gearing up to get on a TED stage yourself, or just want to master the skills that so many of their speakers possess, these tips and quotes from Chris Anderson, the TED Talks Curator, will encourage you to make the most impactful impression on your audience.
See the full article and more summaries like this on SpeakerHub here: https://speakerhub.com/blog/5-presentation-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers
See the original article on Forbes here:
http://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=http://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2016/05/06/5-public-speaking-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers/&refURL=&referrer=#5c07a8221d9b
Senior Project and Engineering Leader Jim Smith.pdfJim Smith
I am a Project and Engineering Leader with extensive experience as a Business Operations Leader, Technical Project Manager, Engineering Manager and Operations Experience for Domestic and International companies such as Electrolux, Carrier, and Deutz. I have developed new products using Stage Gate development/MS Project/JIRA, for the pro-duction of Medical Equipment, Large Commercial Refrigeration Systems, Appliances, HVAC, and Diesel engines.
My experience includes:
Managed customized engineered refrigeration system projects with high voltage power panels from quote to ship, coordinating actions between electrical engineering, mechanical design and application engineering, purchasing, production, test, quality assurance and field installation. Managed projects $25k to $1M per project; 4-8 per month. (Hussmann refrigeration)
Successfully developed the $15-20M yearly corporate capital strategy for manufacturing, with the Executive Team and key stakeholders. Created project scope and specifications, business case, ROI, managed project plans with key personnel for nine consumer product manufacturing and distribution sites; to support the company’s strategic sales plan.
Over 15 years of experience managing and developing cost improvement projects with key Stakeholders, site Manufacturing Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Maintenance, and facility support personnel to optimize pro-duction operations, safety, EHS, and new product development. (BioLab, Deutz, Caire)
Experience working as a Technical Manager developing new products with chemical engineers and packaging engineers to enhance and reduce the cost of retail products. I have led the activities of multiple engineering groups with diverse backgrounds.
Great experience managing the product development of products which utilize complex electrical controls, high voltage power panels, product testing, and commissioning.
Created project scope, business case, ROI for multiple capital projects to support electrotechnical assembly and CPG goods. Identified project cost, risk, success criteria, and performed equipment qualifications. (Carrier, Electrolux, Biolab, Price, Hussmann)
Created detailed projects plans using MS Project, Gant charts in excel, and updated new product development in Jira for stakeholders and project team members including critical path.
Great knowledge of ISO9001, NFPA, OSHA regulations.
User level knowledge of MRP/SAP, MS Project, Powerpoint, Visio, Mastercontrol, JIRA, Power BI and Tableau.
I appreciate your consideration, and look forward to discussing this role with you, and how I can lead your company’s growth and profitability. I can be contacted via LinkedIn via phone or E Mail.
Jim Smith
678-993-7195
jimsmith30024@gmail.com
The Team Member and Guest Experience - Lead and Take Care of your restaurant team. They are the people closest to and delivering Hospitality to your paying Guests!
Make the call, and we can assist you.
408-784-7371
Foodservice Consulting + Design
Oprah Winfrey: A Leader in Media, Philanthropy, and Empowerment | CIO Women M...CIOWomenMagazine
This person is none other than Oprah Winfrey, a highly influential figure whose impact extends beyond television. This article will delve into the remarkable life and lasting legacy of Oprah. Her story serves as a reminder of the importance of perseverance, compassion, and firm determination.
The case study discusses the potential of drone delivery and the challenges that need to be addressed before it becomes widespread.
Key takeaways:
Drone delivery is in its early stages: Amazon's trial in the UK demonstrates the potential for faster deliveries, but it's still limited by regulations and technology.
Regulations are a major hurdle: Safety concerns around drone collisions with airplanes and people have led to restrictions on flight height and location.
Other challenges exist: Who will use drone delivery the most? Is it cost-effective compared to traditional delivery trucks?
Discussion questions:
Managerial challenges: Integrating drones requires planning for new infrastructure, training staff, and navigating regulations. There are also marketing and recruitment considerations specific to this technology.
External forces vary by country: Regulations, consumer acceptance, and infrastructure all differ between countries.
Demographics matter: Younger generations might be more receptive to drone delivery, while older populations might have concerns.
Stakeholders for Amazon: Customers, regulators, aviation authorities, and competitors are all stakeholders. Regulators likely hold the greatest influence as they determine the feasibility of drone delivery.
Artificial intelligence (AI) offers new opportunities to radically reinvent the way we do business. This study explores how CEOs and top decision makers around the world are responding to the transformative potential of AI.
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
Product Design Trends in 2024 | Teenage EngineeringsPixeldarts
The realm of product design is a constantly changing environment where technology and style intersect. Every year introduces fresh challenges and exciting trends that mold the future of this captivating art form. In this piece, we delve into the significant trends set to influence the look and functionality of product design in the year 2024.
How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthThinkNow
Mental health has been in the news quite a bit lately. Dozens of U.S. states are currently suing Meta for contributing to the youth mental health crisis by inserting addictive features into their products, while the U.S. Surgeon General is touring the nation to bring awareness to the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation. The country has endured periods of low national morale, such as in the 1970s when high inflation and the energy crisis worsened public sentiment following the Vietnam War. The current mood, however, feels different. Gallup recently reported that national mental health is at an all-time low, with few bright spots to lift spirits.
To better understand how Americans are feeling and their attitudes towards mental health in general, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey of 1,500 respondents and found some interesting differences among ethnic, age and gender groups.
Technology
For example, 52% agree that technology and social media have a negative impact on mental health, but when broken out by race, 61% of Whites felt technology had a negative effect, and only 48% of Hispanics thought it did.
While technology has helped us keep in touch with friends and family in faraway places, it appears to have degraded our ability to connect in person. Staying connected online is a double-edged sword since the same news feed that brings us pictures of the grandkids and fluffy kittens also feeds us news about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the dysfunction in Washington, the latest mass shooting and the climate crisis.
Hispanics may have a built-in defense against the isolation technology breeds, owing to their large, multigenerational households, strong social support systems, and tendency to use social media to stay connected with relatives abroad.
Age and Gender
When asked how individuals rate their mental health, men rate it higher than women by 11 percentage points, and Baby Boomers rank it highest at 83%, saying it’s good or excellent vs. 57% of Gen Z saying the same.
Gen Z spends the most amount of time on social media, so the notion that social media negatively affects mental health appears to be correlated. Unfortunately, Gen Z is also the generation that’s least comfortable discussing mental health concerns with healthcare professionals. Only 40% of them state they’re comfortable discussing their issues with a professional compared to 60% of Millennials and 65% of Boomers.
Race Affects Attitudes
As seen in previous research conducted by ThinkNow, Asian Americans lag other groups when it comes to awareness of mental health issues. Twenty-four percent of Asian Americans believe that having a mental health issue is a sign of weakness compared to the 16% average for all groups. Asians are also considerably less likely to be aware of mental health services in their communities (42% vs. 55%) and most likely to seek out information on social media (51% vs. 35%).
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdfmarketingartwork
This article is all about what AI trends will emerge in the field of creative operations in 2024. All the marketers and brand builders should be aware of these trends for their further use and save themselves some time!
A report by thenetworkone and Kurio.
The contributing experts and agencies are (in an alphabetical order): Sylwia Rytel, Social Media Supervisor, 180heartbeats + JUNG v MATT (PL), Sharlene Jenner, Vice President - Director of Engagement Strategy, Abelson Taylor (USA), Alex Casanovas, Digital Director, Atrevia (ES), Dora Beilin, Senior Social Strategist, Barrett Hoffher (USA), Min Seo, Campaign Director, Brand New Agency (KR), Deshé M. Gully, Associate Strategist, Day One Agency (USA), Francesca Trevisan, Strategist, Different (IT), Trevor Crossman, CX and Digital Transformation Director; Olivia Hussey, Strategic Planner; Simi Srinarula, Social Media Manager, The Hallway (AUS), James Hebbert, Managing Director, Hylink (CN / UK), Mundy Álvarez, Planning Director; Pedro Rojas, Social Media Manager; Pancho González, CCO, Inbrax (CH), Oana Oprea, Head of Digital Planning, Jam Session Agency (RO), Amy Bottrill, Social Account Director, Launch (UK), Gaby Arriaga, Founder, Leonardo1452 (MX), Shantesh S Row, Creative Director, Liwa (UAE), Rajesh Mehta, Chief Strategy Officer; Dhruv Gaur, Digital Planning Lead; Leonie Mergulhao, Account Supervisor - Social Media & PR, Medulla (IN), Aurelija Plioplytė, Head of Digital & Social, Not Perfect (LI), Daiana Khaidargaliyeva, Account Manager, Osaka Labs (UK / USA), Stefanie Söhnchen, Vice President Digital, PIABO Communications (DE), Elisabeth Winiartati, Managing Consultant, Head of Global Integrated Communications; Lydia Aprina, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Nita Prabowo, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Okhi, Web Developer, PNTR Group (ID), Kei Obusan, Insights Director; Daffi Ranandi, Insights Manager, Radarr (SG), Gautam Reghunath, Co-founder & CEO, Talented (IN), Donagh Humphreys, Head of Social and Digital Innovation, THINKHOUSE (IRE), Sarah Yim, Strategy Director, Zulu Alpha Kilo (CA).
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024Search Engine Journal
The search marketing landscape is evolving rapidly with new technologies, and professionals, like you, rely on innovative paid search strategies to meet changing demands.
It’s important that you’re ready to implement new strategies in 2024.
Check this out and learn the top trends in paid search advertising that are expected to gain traction, so you can drive higher ROI more efficiently in 2024.
You’ll learn:
- The latest trends in AI and automation, and what this means for an evolving paid search ecosystem.
- New developments in privacy and data regulation.
- Emerging ad formats that are expected to make an impact next year.
Watch Sreekant Lanka from iQuanti and Irina Klein from OneMain Financial as they dive into the future of paid search and explore the trends, strategies, and technologies that will shape the search marketing landscape.
If you’re looking to assess your paid search strategy and design an industry-aligned plan for 2024, then this webinar is for you.
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summarySpeakerHub
From their humble beginnings in 1984, TED has grown into the world’s most powerful amplifier for speakers and thought-leaders to share their ideas. They have over 2,400 filmed talks (not including the 30,000+ TEDx videos) freely available online, and have hosted over 17,500 events around the world.
With over one billion views in a year, it’s no wonder that so many speakers are looking to TED for ideas on how to share their message more effectively.
The article “5 Public-Speaking Tips TED Gives Its Speakers”, by Carmine Gallo for Forbes, gives speakers five practical ways to connect with their audience, and effectively share their ideas on stage.
Whether you are gearing up to get on a TED stage yourself, or just want to master the skills that so many of their speakers possess, these tips and quotes from Chris Anderson, the TED Talks Curator, will encourage you to make the most impactful impression on your audience.
See the full article and more summaries like this on SpeakerHub here: https://speakerhub.com/blog/5-presentation-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers
See the original article on Forbes here:
http://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=http://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2016/05/06/5-public-speaking-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers/&refURL=&referrer=#5c07a8221d9b
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Everyone is in agreement that ChatGPT (and other generative AI tools) will shape the future of work. Yet there is little consensus on exactly how, when, and to what extent this technology will change our world.
Businesses that extract maximum value from ChatGPT will use it as a collaborative tool for everything from brainstorming to technical maintenance.
For individuals, now is the time to pinpoint the skills the future professional will need to thrive in the AI age.
Check out this presentation to understand what ChatGPT is, how it will shape the future of work, and how you can prepare to take advantage.
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Final Assignment Paper LRDS 355.docx
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Caroline Larsen
Dr. Josh Armstrong
LRDS 355
25 July 2022
Open and Ready to Receive
During my time in Zambia, many relationships were developed along the way. I have
cherished these connections and have found it special to share stories with my family and friends
about the Zambezi community, and their ability to make me feel welcome and at home.
Something that the reading “Beyond Guilt Trips” taught me as I began this experience was to
“listen well, honor peoples stories, open up, and be ready to receive” (Taranath, 2019, p.164).
This idea of listening, generating mutual respect, and being able to stop and pause has really
allowed me to make the most of my experience. The concept of being open and ready to receive
is something I feel I have grown in during this journey. I like to describe this quote with the
image in your head of a fist that is open verses closed. With a closed fist image and a closed
mind, one is building walls for themselves that only limit and close themselves off to potential
encounters. With an open fist image and an open mind, one is ready to receive people,
conversations, and moments that they were not expecting. That is simply the beauty of being
open to whatever comes your way, and being able to take it all in. I firmly believe I have soaked
up this experience by being able to let myself take a breath, take in the beauty around me, and
dive into the relationships in Zambezi.
In this paper, I will start by describing the impact of Debby Kasoma who has inspired me
with his incredible way of motivating individuals with a shared vision, Kelly a music producer
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who challenged me to find my why in what I do, and Joseph a new friend at Falconer Home who
showed me a new perspective. Then, I will conclude this paper as I dive into my perspective
working with the Zam City and health teams as well as my future advice for the next
Gonzambians.
Debby Kasoma is a visionary and a leader that has grit for change. Debby started an
organization called Zam City Academy which is a youth initiative focused on promoting
educational wellness and bringing children together through sport. While I was in Zambezi, I had
the opportunity to work alongside Debby to help with Sports For Life, facilitate soccer trainings
with Zam City, and learn from his leadership style. As described in Salsa Soul and Spirit leaders
have a “fire ignited by their compassion, connection to their people, and commitment to
improving the lives of future generations” (Bordas, 2012, p.129). I believe that Debby does just
this. Personally, I have witnessed in every conversation with Debby that he has a fire in him to
do more, grow more, and be more, by helping change lives of people around him. In noticing
Debby’s leadership and the way children look up to him, I asked Debby what leadership or being
a leader means to him. He described that “leadership is a process with influence. While a leader
is a person who creates and nurtures more leaders. A great leader poses a clear vision, is
courageous to break odds, has integrity, honesty, humility, and clear focus” (Debby Kasoma).
This to me describes exactly the type of leader Debby is and the leaders he cultivates in his
players. This assignment asks us to describe our learning from the people and experiences we
have had. For me, I have learned by observing Debby and the way he communicates. He has an
energy and cultivated passion for soccer and educating children that makes others want to join in
on whatever he sets his mind to. Debby also described another way he sees leadership by
describing an image to me. He depicted leadership as a group of people running together and
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then one person runs ahead of the rest to see where they are headed. He mentioned how a leader
is set apart from the group and leads the way for the rest of the team. The individual running
ahead of the group is the person who leads and brings the rest along as he sees what their future
could be. This is very similar to a passage in “Who is a Servant Leader”. Greenleaf says “I am
mindful of the long road ahead before these trends. We are not there yet. But I see encouraging
movement on the horizon” (Greenleaf, 2008, p.23). I believe that this is a great depiction of
leadership that reminds me of the conversation I had with Debby as he so described the image of
leadership. Leadership as I have seen through Debby is being a person with a vision and
convincing others that there is a horizon ahead. Even as we left Zambezi, he described so many
things he was hoping to accomplish by the next time more Zags arrive. He is a determined man
set out to create and build the program as we have already seen in his recent news to implement
Sports of Life activities in 20 schools. Debby knows that change takes time, and the road may be
long before his dreams and goals may become a reality, but his ability to focus on what’s
possible is the encouraging movement towards the horizon. I am encouraged and inspired by the
way he leads, and I will always cherish our time together.
Kelly motivates others to dig deep and find their “why” in every day. Kelly is a young
man that I met at Sports for Life. He is an experienced music producer who was helping as a DJ
for the event. He shared that both of his parents had passed recently and that he was raising his
two younger siblings at home who were five and eight years old. He described how much family
means to him and that they are a big motivating force for his career in music. Kelly’s father was
a music producer who taught him originally how to produce. Kelly expressed how he does not
know where he would be without music. Music fills him up, makes him feel confident in his
abilities, and makes him feel close to his parents. I learned that my career and what I seek after in
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my life should align with my passions. Kelly made a comment like “why would you not do what
you love”. He also challenged me to describe my “why” to others. I have learned especially in
leadership that our “why” for doing things is important because it is a driving force for our lives
and how we lead. In Salsa Soul and Spirit, Greenleaf described that our “why is the central core
from which all other actions flow” (Greenleaf, 2008, p.120). I believe that Kelly has a strong
“why” and reason to make each day count. He shared his deep desire to help his brothers and
sisters get through education and find things they enjoy, in addition to his own desire to carry on
the legacy that his father started. My conversations with Kelly have been a point of reflection for
me as I have returned home and juggle my plans for the future. In the end, Kelly is a strong man
that has taught me that my “why” matters to who I am, how I act, and can influence those around
me.
Joseph has showed me a perspective of seeing life as it could be, instead of how it is.
Joseph is a young man about twenty years old at Falconer Home who helps run and manage the
administrative side of the orphanage. The orphanage currently has 52 children, and they have no
maximum, as they want to take care of everyone. Joseph shared with me more of his personal
story as we walked along the grounds with Simon and other Gonzaga students. His mother died
of medical complications and his father died by a crocodile. He was brought to the orphanage
when he was two months old and has been there since. Joseph shared that he feels the
responsibility for helping take care of the children, as those at the Falconer Home have helped
raise him. However, he does have plans to go to college in August and will be away for a couple
years before he hopes to come back and be of more help. His dream is to one day run Falconer
Home as he has learned so much from Simon. Joseph has mentioned that Simon is like a father
figure to him, and that everything he has learned is from Simon. As I stated, Joseph showed me
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the mindset of seeing life as it could be, instead of how it is. This is the optimistic and motivated
side which helped him see beyond his circumstance. He described that living through faith and
living one step ahead has driven him to where he is now. The quote I described in the
introduction of being open and ready to receive is exactly how I feel about my time at the
Falconer Home. I did not have any expectations going in and I feel this gave me the ability to be
in the moment and enjoy the special encounters of Simons gentleness and meaningful
conversations with Joseph.
Overall, Debby, Kelly, and Joseph have all taught me something through who they are
and how they live out their lives. I am grateful for all three of their friendships that have
developed during my time in Zambia and for their friendships that have continued afterwards. I
believe that all my conversations and moments with these individuals were had with an open fist
mindset and ready to receive, therefore, allowing me to learn so much in unexpected and
memorable ways.
Part 2:
In my time in Zambezi, I am very grateful to have been apart of the health team in the
morning and the Zam City team in the afternoons. I feel this combination allowed me to be in
places and spaces that were meant for me to be apart of. In this next section, I will describe my
advice for both teams and for the future students.
For future Zags that work in the Zam City group, I recommend that they come into the
trip expecting nothing. While this is very hard advice to give, or do in life in general, I would say
just to try. I think we have, or I have, a tendency to like having a plan or project in mind and then
executing it. Or we tend to overemphasize on our output and underemphasize on the process.
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This is true in my case, as I was trying to plan or gage what I was supposed to be helping with,
instead of just letting things happen. I think if we are so focused on doing, sometimes we may
miss the point of the process if we are too structured. I think in a similar way to me, some
Americans, and most Gonzaga students at least, are very much doers. However for this trip, that
mindset of trying to come in and “fix or help” something even when one does not know what the
community needs, wants, or truly wishes can potentially do more harm than good. I also think
that the fast-paced enviornment of America has ingrained that in us. While not a bad thing, we
must remember that not all countries have the same tendencies as those who live in America. I
would suggest for the sports group to have a few calls with Debby to get to know him and see if
there is anything that he has in mind that he would like you to plan for. However, for the most
part, this team is more about relationship and having fun than coaching competitive soccer or
planning anything concrete. I would recommend diving into the experience, getting to know the
kids, and see if there are pockets in which you can help Debby out. Some of us helped coach
practices, some assisted, one helped with the website, one helped gather soccer supplies from
home, but together, we all pitched in where we needed too.
For future Zags working with the health team, I would encourage using your voice. I
would recommend giving a voice to what interests you, and I am sure you can find something
that aligns with your interests. I think the ability to see different wards and units of the Zambezi
District hospital, other clinics, and the other diverse experiences was very interesting for
someone hoping to go into healthcare. For this team, I would really encourage asking questions.
The healthcare settings that you will have the opportunity to see, really do not seem to have
parameters, restrictions, or privacy, especially when you are there. If you want to help with
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something or do something, just ask! Also just be ready to jump in because that is the best way to
be exposed to a variety of people, tasks, and opportunities that come up.
Lastly, advice I recommend for everyone is to read “Beyond Guilt Trips” before the trip.
There is a passage on page 161 that I find to be very significant that describes the beauty in
slowing down and just being. This passage says,
“Many of us are realizing that there’s a beauty and value in being able to rest
momentarily that is underrated or more likely, devalued. Moments of breath are critical to
resting, for noticing and listening can make our heads and hearts ache and break. As we
rush from one thing to the next and find our thoughts tossed around, a deep cleansing
breath encourages us to slow down our pace and locate ourselves amidst the noise in
which we’re surrounded. The breath provides us a gentle salve to root us in the moment,
a mindful reminder to follow the ins and outs of air that travel through our body”
(Taranath, 2019, p.161).
This passage describes the simple power of a breath. I think this can help one recenter
themselves before a conversation, when feeling overwhelmed, and taking a moment to pause,
breathe, and take in their surroundings. I give this passage as advice for everyone going on the
trip because your role is simply, to be. To exist, to slow down, to breathe, and to help where help
is called or asked for.
In the end, this trip is something that is constantly on my mind that has challenged me to
slow down, think critically, and how to live with fire in my soul. I am very grateful and look
forward to sharing stories as we all arrive back in Spokane.
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Works Cited
Bordas, Juana. "Salsa, Soul, and Spirit: Leadership for a Multicultural Age, Second Edition". 2012.
Greenleaf, Robert K. “Who Is a Servant Leader?” The Servant as Leader, Greenleaf Center for Servant
Leadership, Westfield, IN, 2008.
Taranath, Anu, and Ronald Bolisay. Beyond Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal World. Between
the Lines, 2019.