The website I chose was Harlem Children's Zone. I have yet to receive a newsletter from this organization, but I did review the site and the latest news that they are discussing is that the founder and CEO of Harlem Children's Zone is named one of the top world's greatest leaders. Geoffrey Canada is listed as the number 12 greatest leader. Geoffrey Canada recently stepped down and passed his CEO position on to Anne Williams-Isom effective July 2014. George Canada decided to experiment and reach all the kids in a 24 block zone in New York City; he called it the Harlem Children's Zone. George Canada was disappointed with the results of many organizations that helped the urban poor, so he started his own. He provides education, social, and medical help for children starting at birth. Because of his success the organization now service 100 blocks and over 12,000 children, with 95% of high school seniors going away to college. He has done a remarkable job as a leader.
After reading about George Canada achievements and goals for urban children as a leader, it inspires me to become a better leader. Being a successful leader is part of my professional development because I would like to open my own early learning center one day. I can not do that without being a good leader. A good leader is what makes a successful business. I have seen some bad leadership including the place where I am employed at now. Because of poor leadership the organization is failing and again another early learning center has to close its doors.
Harlem Children's Zone
http://www.hcz.org/
http://www.waldenu.edu
This is encouraging and makes me want to do better as a leader as well. I firmly believe all it takes is drive and will to step up, speak out, and do work in order lead a community and the individuals a part of it into the right direction. He was a great leader and it sounds like he has done a lot in the city of New York for a lot of children and families. Leadership can be bad and I have also seen many cases of poor leaderships. You are most definitely right about that. What are some things that you are doing in your community as leader to speak out and do work? I'm pretty sure you are doing a remarkable job! Stay encouraged and I wish you well in all your endeavors! :)
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