Idea Of Excellence

Author : Baylor Barbee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 069220623X

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Excellence is a concept that many have heard of, but few truly understand. Many strive for success, very few strive for excellence. Idea of Excellence aims to help you define excellence by painting a picture of what it truly is. Second, this book will provide you with the tools necessary to achieve excellence in your life by highlighting the five qualities that all men and women of excellence possess. Yes, I wish you abundant success in your life. More importantly, I want you to live a life of fulfillment. At the end of your days, I want your life to count for something more than just a trophy on the wall or a large number in your bank account. It is my hope that your life is filled with catching dreams and realizing potentials. Welcome to the idea of excellence.

Author : Ron Berger
Publisher : Heinemann Educational Books
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Education
ISBN : UVA:X004708315

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An Ethic of Excellence by Ron Berger Pdf

The author gives us a vision of educational reform that transcends standards, curriculum, and instructional strategies. He argues for a paradigm shift-a schoolwide embrace of an "ethic of excellence" and with a passion for quality describes what's possible when teachers, students, and parents commit to nothing less than the best. The author tells exactly how this can be done, from the blackboard to the blacktop to the school boardroom.

Author : Robert Merrihew Adams
Publisher : Clarendon Press
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2008-10-23
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780191564499

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A Theory of Virtue by Robert Merrihew Adams Pdf

The distinguished philosopher Robert M. Adams presents a major work on virtue, which is once again a central topic in ethical thought. A Theory of Virtue is a systematic, comprehensive framework for thinking about the moral evaluation of character. Many recent attempts to stake out a place in moral philosophy for this concern define virtue in terms of its benefits for the virtuous person or for human society more generally. In Part One of this book Adams presents and defends a conception of virtue as intrinsic excellence of character, worth prizing for its own sake and not only for its benefits. In the other two parts he addresses two challenges to the ancient idea of excellence of character. One challenge arises from the importance of altruism in modern ethical thought, and the question of what altruism has to do with intrinsic excellence. Part Two argues that altruistic benevolence does indeed have a crucial place in excellence of character, but that moral virtue should also be expected to involve excellence in being for other goods besides the well-being (and the rights) of other persons. It explores relations among cultural goods, personal relationships, one's own good, and the good of others, as objects of excellent motives. The other challenge, the subject of Part Three of the book, is typified by doubts about the reality of moral virtue, arising from experiments and conclusions in social psychology. Adams explores in detail the prospects for an empirically realistic conception of excellence of character as an object of moral aspiration, endeavor, and education. He argues that such a conception will involve renunciation of the ancient thesis of the unity or mutual implication of all virtues, and acknowledgment of sufficient 'moral luck' in the development of any individual's character to make virtue very largely a gift, rather than an individual achievement, though nonetheless excellent and admirable for that.

Author : Robert Merrihew Adams
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Virtue
ISBN : 0191708828

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Presenting and defending a conception of virtue as intrinsic excellence of character, worth prizing for its own sake and not only for its benefits, this work addresses two challenges to the ancient idea of excellence of character. It offers a framework for thinking about the moral evaluation of character.

Author : Anthony T. Kronman
Publisher : Free Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781501199493

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The Assault on American Excellence by Anthony T. Kronman Pdf

“I want to call it a cry of the heart, but it’s more like a cry of the brain, a calm and erudite one.” —Peggy Noonan, The Wall Street Journal The former dean of Yale Law School argues that the feverish egalitarianism gripping college campuses today is a threat to our democracy. College education is under attack from all sides these days. Most of the handwringing—over free speech, safe zones, trigger warnings, and the babying of students—has focused on the excesses of political correctness. That may be true, but as Anthony Kronman shows, it’s not the real problem. “Necessary, humane, and brave” (Bret Stephens, The New York Times), The Assault on American Excellence makes the case that the boundless impulse for democratic equality gripping college campuses today is a threat to institutions whose job is to prepare citizens to live in a vibrant democracy. Three centuries ago, the founders of our nation saw that for this country to have a robust government, it must have citizens trained to have tough skins, to make up their own minds, and to win arguments not on the basis of emotion but because their side is closer to the truth. Without that, Americans would risk electing demagogues. Kronman is the first to tie today’s campus clashes to the history of American values, drawing on luminaries like Alexis de Tocqueville and John Adams to argue that our modern controversies threaten the best of our intellectual traditions. His tone is warm and wise, that of an educator who has devoted his life to helping students be capable of living up to the demands of a free society—and to do so, they must first be tested in a system that isn’t focused on sympathy at the expense of rigor and that values excellence above all.

Author : Jack Schneider
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Education
ISBN : 0826518117

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Excellence for All by Jack Schneider Pdf

By the early twenty-first century, a startling consensus had emerged about the overall aim of American school reform. In an era of political discord, and in a field historically known for contentiousness, the notion of promoting educational excellence for all students was a distinct point of bipartisan agreement. Shaped by a corps of entrepreneurial reformers intent on finding "what works" and taking it to scale, this hybrid vision won over the nation's most ambitious and well-resourced policy leaders at foundations and nonprofits, in state and federal government, and in urban school districts from coast to coast. "Excellence for all" might, at first glance, appear to be nothing more than a rhetorical flourish. Who, after all, would oppose the idea of a great education for every student? Yet it is hardly a throwaway phrase. Rather, it represents a surprising fusion of educational policy approaches that had been in tense opposition throughout the twentieth century--those on the right favoring social efficiency, and those on the left supporting social justice. This book seeks to understand why the "excellence for all" vision took hold at the time it did, unpacks the particular beliefs and assumptions embedded in it, and details the often informal coalition building that produced this period of consensus. Examining the nation's largest urban school districts (Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York), the author details three major reform efforts in chapters titled "The Right Space: The Small Schools Movement"; "The Right Teachers: Teach for America"; and "The Right Curriculum: Expanding Advanced Placement."

Author : Allen Hamlin, Jr.
Publisher : Kirkdale Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1577996321

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Embracing Followership by Allen Hamlin, Jr. Pdf

"My intent in this book is to equip those in follower roles to understand, value, and execute those roles with excellence. Whether we work in an office, sit in a classroom, serve on a committee, play on a team, or join in a congregation, we are followers whenever other people have titles, authority, and responsibility that include us within their sphere of oversight. We are followers, and we call those above us leaders. If that label feels uncomfortable or demeaning to you, read on. Part of our journey will be to overcome the negative stereotypes attached to the word 'follower' -- even those we tend to believe ourselves. This is not a book on leadership strategy or about creating good followers. It is an investigation into how to be a good follower. It is an encouragement to shift our perspective about our leaders and ourselves to one that enables us to contribute as followers with both contentment and excellence"--Introduction.

Author : Clark Professor of Moral Philosophy and Metaphysics Robert Merrihew Adams,Robert Merrihew Adams
Publisher : Oxford University Press on Demand
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2006-10-05
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780199207510

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A Theory of Virtue by Clark Professor of Moral Philosophy and Metaphysics Robert Merrihew Adams,Robert Merrihew Adams Pdf

Presenting and defending a conception of virtue as intrinsic excellence of character, worth prizing for its own sake and not only for its benefits, this work addresses two challenges to the ancient idea of excellence of character. It offers a framework for thinking about the moral evaluation of character.

Author : Philip G. Altbach,Jamil Salmi
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780821388068

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The Road to Academic Excellence by Philip G. Altbach,Jamil Salmi Pdf

This book examines the experience of 11 universities in nine countries around the world that have grappled with the challenge of building successful research institutions in difficult circumstances and outlines key lessons of from this experience.

Author : Ben Bergeron
Publisher : Ben Bergeron, LLC
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1619617277

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Chasing Excellence by Ben Bergeron Pdf

"Ben's ability to develop mental toughness and the approach he shares in Chasing Excellence is a game changer for athletes in any sport." --Javier Vazquez, Major League Baseball All-Star "This book will do for you what Ben has done for me--take you to the next level and show you how to be the best. His insights on the mental game are second to none. You will feel prepared for anything." --Bethany Hart-Gerry, US Olympic Bobsled Team CrossFit trainer Ben Bergeron has helped build the world's fittest athletes, but he's not like other coaches. He believes that greatness is not for the elite few; that winning is a result, not a goal; and that character, not talent, is what makes a true champion. His powerful philosophy can help anyone excel at all aspects of life. Using the dramatic competition between the top contenders at the 2016 Reebok CrossFit Games(R) as a background, Ben explores the step-by-step process of achieving excellence and the unique set of positive character traits necessary for leveling up to world-class. The mindset and methodology that have produced some of the greatest athletes in the world's most gruelling sport can work equally well for golfers, lawyers, artists, entrepreneurs--anyone who's willing to commit totally to becoming better than the best. By Chasing Excellence, you'll discover how extraordinary it's possible for you to be.

Author : Matthew Mattson,Josh Orendi,Jessica Gendron Williams
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2011-11-29
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781257110513

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Social Excellence: We Dare You by Matthew Mattson,Josh Orendi,Jessica Gendron Williams Pdf

Social Excellence is a philosophy--a lifestyle. Characterized by handshakes, deep, meaningful conversations, and heart-to-heart connections, people who choose Social Excellence understand that human connection is the key to changing the world. This book, overflowing with real-life examples of Social Excellence in action, is not a book to be read in quiet solitude. It is a book that dares the reader to engage with the people and society around them. The authors describe how to build masterful social skills, tell stories of how people have changed the world through interpersonal connection, and challenge readers to push their social comfort zones to the max through edgy Social Dares. Social Excellence: We Dare You is written to inspire community leaders, organizational members, non-profit volunteers, religious congregations, business leaders, political advocates, high-performing students, and anyone who is seeking a way to truly matter in the world.

Author : Will Durant
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2022-02-16
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780486848556

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The Story of Philosophy by Will Durant Pdf

Pulitzer Prize–winning author Will Durant chronicles the lives and ideas of several key philosophical thinkers throughout history in this informative yet eminently readable text. An essential read for anyone fascinated by the development of Western philosophy.

Author : Thomas J. Peters
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 635 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2010-02-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780061963506

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The Little Big Things by Thomas J. Peters Pdf

"It is [Tom] Peters—as consultant, writer, columnist, seminar lecturer, and stage performer—whose energy, style, influence, and ideas have [most] shaped new management thinking.” —Movers and Shakers: The 100 Most Influential Figures in Modern Business “We live in a Tom Peters world.” —Fortune Magazine Business uber-guru Tom Peters is back with his first book in a decade, The Little Big Things. In this age of economic recession and financial uncertainty, the patented Peters approach to business and management—no-nonsense, witty, down-to-earth, insightful—is more pertinent now than ever. As essential for small-business owners as it is for the heads of major corporations, The Little Big Things is a rousing call-to-arms to American business to get “back to the basics” of running a successful enterprise.

Author : Paul Buyer
Publisher : Morgan James Publishing
Page : 93 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-03-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781614481775

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Working Toward Excellence by Paul Buyer Pdf

“Weaves together thoughts, stories, and quotes from top performers in music, business, and sports to help you achieve excellence” (Jeff Janssen, founder and president of the Janssen Sports Leadership Center). Does excellence relentlessly drive you? Does mediocrity constantly bother you? In Working Toward Excellence, Clemson University professor Paul Buyer identifies eight values for achieving excellence in work and life including hunger, effort, process, quality, consistency, leadership, time, and perseverance. Each chapter features inspiring stories, questions, and quotes from respected professionals who have achieved uncommon success in business, sports, education, and the arts such as John Maxwell, Jim Collins, Stephen Covey, John Wooden, Mike Krzyzewski, Wynton Marsalis, Isaac Stern, and many others. Also included is a Working Toward Excellence Evaluation to help you and your organization reach your true potential and further develop, improve, and measure these essential attributes of success. “Working Toward Excellence has captures my attention in a big way. It is filled with valuable and practical information. It will make a major difference in your life.” —Pat Williams, Orlando Magic, senior vice president, author of Leadership Excellence

Author : Peter Hines,Chris Butterworth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Continuous improvement process
ISBN : 1999374800

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The Essence of Excellence by Peter Hines,Chris Butterworth Pdf