Power Struggles and Corporate Influence Who holds the power in a capitalistic economy? Is it spread amongst the nation thanks to proper checks and balances, or do a handful of men and organizations with fat pocketbooks hold the metaphorical scepter? Many have begun to wonder if finance has become the main source of power […]
Leadership – Life Experience
Introduction Leadership is a vital part of the business world; it can be the difference between the success and failure of any business entity, from the individually run sole proprietor, to the vast, publicly traded corporation. The ability to understand and utilize the intricacies of group processes, motivation, communication, decision‐making, the use or abuse of […]
Finance, Capital, and Management Reflections
The Finance, Capital, and Management class has been highly informative. It has been both memorable, and applicable to real life situations. There are many classes that students take simply because they have to – classes that seem to be full of irrelevant information. Any student, regardless of what their career choice is, can apply the […]
Sun Tzu “Art of War” Summary
Art of War, Sun Tzu “Art of War”, written by the world-renowned General Sun Tzu, is a military classic that delves into the intricacies of wartime strategy, tactics, and leadership. It is divided into 13 chapters. Each chapter thoroughly explains a specific principle. The chapters/principles are: Laying Plans/The Calculations Waging War/The Challenge Attack by Stratagem/The […]
Yahoo Analysis Report
Remote Environment Analysis Political Yahoo faces the usual Internet policies that differ from nation to nation. The privacy regulations are perhaps the biggest hurdle Yahoo must face, although America’s policies are fairly simple to abide by. According to privacyrights.org “…the Internet remains largely unregulated and the policies governing it underdeveloped. Laws concerning online privacy are […]
The First Element of the Obsession Formula: Purpose
“Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.” -John F. Kennedy Purpose Obsession must have a purpose first of all. The purpose of a tree, for example, is simply to grow toward the sun. This purpose is essentially the rudder, the element providing direction for the individual’s passion. A boat without a rudder […]
The Great Pyrenees-Part 1
The origin of the breed is fascinating – although the fact that the dogs were initially bred to guard can be expected, the dog’s ancestry and status are little known pieces of information that are worthy of exploration. Note the color and texture of this dog’s coat compared with the sheep — clever breeding! According […]
Livestock Guardian Dogs
This is the very first post, to be followed by many more like it! For readers who do not know, Leviathan Kennels is currently in the process of adding Livestock Guardians to the program. This is both an exciting and daunting task, thanks to the wide variety of breeders in terms of quality and ethics. […]
Great Pyrenees-Part 2
The Pyrenean Mountain Dog is one of the calmest breeds I have ever encountered. Their quiet confidence is an inspiration both to me and to the dogs that I own. Their state of mind is reassuring, though at times off putting, especially if you (like me) are used to the high energy aggression that many […]
The Doberman Pinscher-Part 1
To quickly and efficiently introduce the breed, I have included excerpts from Wikipedia: The Doberman Pinscher (alternatively spelled Dobermann in many countries) or simply Doberman, is a breed of domestic dog originally developed around 1890 by Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann. Doberman Pinschers are among the most common of pet breeds, and the breed is well […]