http://www.usfirst.org/aboutus/content.aspx?id=48
Dean Kamen, inventor of the Segway, is also the founder of a program called FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology). This is a program that is attempting to change the culture of the United States through exposing kids from elementary school through high school to math and science through robotics. I participated in this program in high school and it's still something I participate in as a mentor.
Dean Kamen is the textbook definition of a transformational leader. Through getting kids excited about STEM careers (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), Kamen is working to change the culture of the U.S. to celebrate these areas instead of traditional sports and celebrities. Kamen created this program to spread the message that we get the best of what we celebrate. Meaning that if people think something is worthwhile and want the reward associated with it, they will compete and therefore produce a better overall output. Instead of celebrating sports, Kamen wants to celebrate kids making robots.
Through this program Kamen has the ability to inspire and motivate others to create a change in the culture of the U.S.. Kamen engages students with a different challenge every year, typically a game played with 6 robots (3v3). Kids then have 6 weeks to design, build and complete a robot, with the help of engineers and other professionals, that is about 5 ft. tall weighing up to 120 lbs.. Kamen uses the creation of robots as a tool for intellectual stimulation of the students. Through the different facets of each robotics team, Kamen is able to reach and fulfill a consideration for the needs of every student participating. From tasks such as programming, scouting, designing and manufacturing, each student has a place on the team.
While Kamen may not be the most charismatic man you will ever see (he always dresses in full out denim), he sure has found a great way to inspire youth to get excited about science and technology. By creating something that is somewhat similar to a sport, Kamen has built an excitement that started in 1992 with only 28 teams in a New Hampshire high school gym that now reaches over 250,000 kids that get to compete at the end of the season on the floor of the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. Playing in this type of atmosphere helps to inspire the students and motivate them to do great things. If this isn't an example of inspiring a change and transforming a culture, I don't know what is.
Compared to transformational leaders like Kamen, what leaders can you think of that would fit in other Leadership types such as Transactional Leadership and Laissez-Faire Leadership?
Kellen Hill
Look at the way my pal Wesley Virgin's tale begins in this SHOCKING AND CONTROVERSIAL video.
ReplyDeleteAs a matter of fact, Wesley was in the army-and soon after leaving-he found hidden, "MIND CONTROL" secrets that the CIA and others used to obtain everything they want.
As it turns out, these are the EXACT same secrets tons of celebrities (especially those who "come out of nowhere") and the greatest business people used to become wealthy and famous.
You've heard that you only use 10% of your brain.
Mostly, that's because most of your brainpower is UNTAPPED.
Perhaps that expression has even taken place INSIDE your own mind... as it did in my good friend Wesley Virgin's mind 7 years ago, while driving an unlicensed, beat-up trash bucket of a car without a license and with $3.20 on his bank card.
"I'm so frustrated with living paycheck to paycheck! Why can't I become successful?"
You've taken part in those types of thoughts, ain't it right?
Your own success story is waiting to be written. Go and take a leap of faith in YOURSELF.
Take Action Now!