Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, is a figure of immense historical significance. Known for his humble origins, his fear of his wife, and his leadership during the Civil War, Lincoln’s life and legacy continue to inspire millions around the world. This blog post aims to shed light on the intriguing life ...
As a great leader, one must have the vision to see the path ahead clearly and the resolve to steer the nation forward without yielding to challenges. Abraham Lincoln embodied these qualities, fundamentally altering the course of American history. Twice elected President of the United States, Lincoln stands as one of the most iconic figures ...
In the face of adversity, predicting how one might react is hard. Would we have the strength, courage, and grace to act as Neerja Bhanot did? This is the story of Neerja Bhanot, a 23-year-old flight attendant who saved 359 lives during a hijacking. Her story was brought to life in the 2016 Indian film ...
Volunteering isn’t just about filling in the gaps — it’s about creating a tapestry of compassion and care. Organizations, especially the smaller ones with limited resources, heavily rely on the power of such selfless people to achieve their goals. Volunteering has an incredible ability to transform people. It builds bridges between diverse backgrounds, allowing them ...
Franz was an East German soldier who had served in the military for several years. He had always been a loyal soldier, strictly following orders from his superiors. But one day, he encountered a situation that confused him and questioned his moral conscience. On that day, Franz was assigned to a small town to carry ...
In recent years, many institutions have shifted their focus from punishment to rewards. This change is for a good reason because punishment fails to improve people’s motivation in schools or jobs. Instead, it often results in short-term compliance, while a pot of dislike, defiance, or anger boils underneath. If punishment is bad, it follows that ...
An all-black American Airlines crew decided to take to the skies to commemorate Bessie Coleman. Bessie Coleman was the first black woman to earn a pilot’s license. She was able to gain her pilot’s license in 1921. The event was to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first public flight by a black American woman, ...
During World War II, Claire Lee Chennault was the first Western man who voluntarily fought for China out of sympathy for China and anger towards Japan. The eight years from 1937 to 1945 that he stayed in China were critical to the Chinese people. Up to that point in history, the treatment of the Chinese ...
Managers who use the going with your gut strategy together with simple decision-making strategies may make equally good, but faster, decisions as those who use data to reach an outcome, a new study has found. The report, co-authored by academics at the Business School (formerly Cass), King’s Business School, and the University of Malta, finds that the ...
In 2002, the BBC conducted a nationwide poll of the British people to determine the greatest Briton in history. It was no surprise that Winston Churchill came out on top and won the highest number of votes. Churchill was the United Kingdom’s prime minister twice, from 1940-1945 during World War II and again from 1951-1955. Since ...