Great Leaders Fight for the Right Cause at the Wrong Time

Emilio Iodice examines a wealth of historical figures with the primary object of demonstrating how passion, commitment, and accountability are infused in the sayings and actions of great men and women; it is through their courage and sacrifice that we can all gain the necessary impetus to interject our own objectives and causes while honing our communicative skills

The End Of Tomorrow: Have We Lost Control? Do We Still Have Time To Stop The Inevitable? Soon We Will Know It\u27s All About Leadership

There are many varying aspects of desired leadership in business and in government: managerial competencies, policy-making aligned with the needs of all affected stakeholders, effective communication skills, and the infusion of ethics in all forms of decision-making. However, none command attention more than the ability to lead in a world where every eco-system is in decline and the health of the planet is dangerously threatened. It will be those leaders who understand the magnitude, science, and extreme importance of this issue who are in the highest demand and to whom we look to protect the progress made in human rights worldwide, to promote governance without oppression, and to advance prosperity in an equitable and sustainable manner

The Courage to Lead: The Leadership Legacies of American Presidents John Fitzgerald Kennedy and Theodore Roosevelt

Prolific writer Iodice chronicles the legacies of former American presidents John F. Kennedy and Theodore Roosevelt whose accomplishments, both domestic and international, shaped constituencies then and now. From the Panama Canal ― which opened up trade routes for global commerce — to the preservation of lands for environmental purposes and public enjoyment, to the enactment of civil rights legislation that would collectively create a template for future world leaders, Iodice emphasizes that these specific political icons blazed indelible trails

Lessons from History: The Startling Rise to Power of Benito Mussolini

Rome-based scholar Emilio Iodice examines the circumstances that precipitated the rise of dictator Benito Mussolini in 1920s’ Italy – xenophobia, cultural bigotry, harsh governing measures, a condemned media – and draws the conclusion that some of those same hallmark characteristics of that particular authoritarian government appear to exist in other parts of the world currently

The Passion to Fly and to the Courage to Lead: The Saga of Amelia Earhart – Leading Women into Flight

Truly a 20th Century leader, Amelia Earhart’s success was not only in breaking aviation records, but overcoming barriers for women. She set an example of courage, achievement, and not being afraid of envy, criticism, ignorance and indifference. Author Iodice explores this iconic figure in depth as a profound example of determination, commitment, and courage at a time where all societal expectations pointed to defeat and resignation

Education Meant Risking Her Life: A Young Girl\u27s Deadly Struggle to Learn

Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world. I speak not for myself but for those without voice... those who have fought for their rights... their right to live in peace, their right to be treated with dignity, their right to equality of opportunity, their right to be educated. I don\u27t want to be remembered as the girl who was shot. I want to be remembered as the girl who stood up. I think of it often and imagine the scene clearly. Even if they come to kill me, I will tell them what they are trying to do is wrong, that education is our basic right. It is very important to know who you are. To make decisions. To show who you are. ― Malala Yousafza

Lessons from History: The Remarkable Leadership of Eleanor Roosevelt and Why It Matters Today (Part 1)

Few people had a greater impact on their generation than Eleanor Roosevelt. She was what she professed to be: a person not afraid of criticism, willing to sacrifice and take responsibility and to lead others by her example. Her life was filled with moments of courage, wisdom, compassion, empathy, and amazing emotional intelligence. The following is Part I of an overview of her life, her leadership secrets, and how she dealt with enormous challenges as a person ― a human being and a woman who grew up in an age of prejudice and discrimination