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Leaders are not just sports heroes, they are Leaders are not just sports heroes, they are much more.much more.

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Who Am I?Who Am I?

Born 1955Born 1955 Grew up on an apricot farm in CaliforniaGrew up on an apricot farm in California Founded Apple Computer Co. Founded Apple Computer Co.

Macintosh ComputersMacintosh Computers iPOD / iTunesiPOD / iTunes iPHONEiPHONE Pixar Animation StudiosPixar Animation Studios


I am…..I am…..

Steve JobsUNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved 4

Who Am I?Who Am I?

Born 1954 in Mississippi Born 1954 in Mississippi Is CEO of Harpo Productions, which Is CEO of Harpo Productions, which

produces:produces: a talk showa talk show movies movies a cable TV channela cable TV channel a book cluba book club magazine magazine

Considered “one of the most influential” Considered “one of the most influential” people in Americapeople in America


I am…..I am…..

Oprah Winfrey


Who Was I?Born in 1642 and died in 1727

English scientist, astronomer and mathematician Within 18 months, I made 3 great discoveries:

•The 3 basic laws of motion and the law of universal gravitation

•The second was about light and the properties of reflecting light – I made a reflecting telescope

•I also developed a math you may know called “calculus”


I am…

Sir Isaac Newton


Who Am I?Who Am I?

Born 1947Born 1947 First Hispanic Governor within the United First Hispanic Governor within the United

States States Led the Department of Energy during Bill Led the Department of Energy during Bill

Clinton’s presidencyClinton’s presidency Chairman of the Democratic National Chairman of the Democratic National

Convention Convention


I am….I am….

Bill Richardson


I was….I was….

Born in 1867 and died in 1934Born in 1867 and died in 1934 Organized a successful insurance company Organized a successful insurance company Formed and headed Penny Savings Bank Formed and headed Penny Savings Bank

in 1903in 1903 helped African Americans create financial helped African Americans create financial

stabilitystability The first female bank president in the The first female bank president in the

United StatesUnited States


I am……I am……

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Who Am I? Who Am I?

Born 1968 in Taiwan Born 1968 in Taiwan Came to US when 2 years oldCame to US when 2 years old

only knew one English word – “shoe”only knew one English word – “shoe” Created a search engine for the internet Created a search engine for the internet

with fellow student, David Filowith fellow student, David Filo first called "Jerry's Guide to the World Wide first called "Jerry's Guide to the World Wide

Web".Web". renamed "Yahoo!" renamed "Yahoo!"

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I am…I am…

Jerry Yang



A physicist and considered a genius

My teachers thought I would never amount to anything

In 1905, I published 3 major papers:

•The first was on photoelectric law – the behavior of light; this led to the development of television and motion pictures.

•The second and most famous was on the relation of mass to energy E= mc squared

•The third was on the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies also known as the Special Theory of Relativity


I am…

Albert Einstein


I was….I was….

Born in 1874 and died in 1965Born in 1874 and died in 1965 Named by Time Magazine as “Person of Named by Time Magazine as “Person of

the Half Century” the Half Century” First Lord of the Admiralty (headed British First Lord of the Admiralty (headed British

navy) during World War Inavy) during World War I Prime Minister of UK during World War IIPrime Minister of UK during World War II Won the Nobel Prize in Literature Won the Nobel Prize in Literature


I I amam….….

Winston Churchill


Who Was I?Who Was I?

Born 1869 and died in 1948Born 1869 and died in 1948 Founded and led an independence Founded and led an independence

movement in Indiamovement in India based on non-violent, civil disobediencebased on non-violent, civil disobedience

Was an inspiration for Martin Luther KingWas an inspiration for Martin Luther King Honored in India as the “Father of the Honored in India as the “Father of the

Nation”Nation”


I am….I am….

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Born in 356 BC and died in 323 BCBorn in 356 BC and died in 323 BC Most successful military commander of all Most successful military commander of all

time. time. At the time of my death, I had conquered At the time of my death, I had conquered

most of the known worldmost of the known world


I am….I am….

Alexander the Great


Who Am I?Born August 5, 1930 in Ohio

I received my pilot’s license at age 16, later joined the Navy and flew fighter jets in Korea

I have a space engineering degree from Purdue University and became a test pilot

I flew x-15 rocket planes at Edward Air Force Base

My first space flight was command pilot of Gemini 8 in 1966

I was Mission Commander of Apollo 11 and the first American to walk on the moon


I am…

Neil Armstrong


Who Was Who Was I?I?

Born 1732 and died 1799Born 1732 and died 1799 Commander and Chief of the Continental Commander and Chief of the Continental

Army during the American Revolutionary Army during the American Revolutionary WarWar

President of the Constitutional Convention President of the Constitutional Convention of 1787of 1787

First President of the United States of First President of the United States of AmericaAmerica


I am….I am….

George Washington


Who Am I?Who Am I?

Born 1924Born 1924 Was CEO of Chrysler Corp.Was CEO of Chrysler Corp.

on the verge of bankruptcyon the verge of bankruptcy Convinced Congress to give Chrysler a Convinced Congress to give Chrysler a

loanloan One year later, Chrysler made a profitOne year later, Chrysler made a profit

greatest turnaround evergreatest turnaround ever Invented the minivan during his tenureInvented the minivan during his tenure


I am….I am….

Lee Iacocca



The youngest of 5 children and a good student in school in PolandI earned money as a governess to attend the Sorbonne in Paris where I received a doctorate in physics

•My husband and I received a Nobel Prize in 1903 for the discovery of radioactivity

•In 1911 I received a Nobel Prize for discovering 2new elements - polonium and radium


I am…

Marie Curie


Who Am I?Who Am I?

Born 1940Born 1940 Current Speaker of the House of the Current Speaker of the House of the

United States House of Representatives United States House of Representatives (Congress)(Congress)

Represents San Francisco in the House Represents San Francisco in the House


I am….I am….

Nancy Pelosi



Born 1929 and died in 1968Born 1929 and died in 1968 Activist and leader of American civil rights Activist and leader of American civil rights

movementmovement Led Montgomery, AL, Bus BoycottLed Montgomery, AL, Bus Boycott Led March of WashingtonLed March of Washington Youngest person to received Nobel Peace Youngest person to received Nobel Peace

PrizePrize Has US National Holiday named after himHas US National Holiday named after him


I am….I am….

Martin Luther King, Jr.


Who Am I?Who Am I?

Born 1950Born 1950 English businessman best known for English businessman best known for

“Virgin” brand of companies“Virgin” brand of companies Virgin Records and Virgin Megastores Virgin Records and Virgin Megastores Virgin AirlinesVirgin Airlines Virgin HealthbankVirgin Healthbank

Is DyslexicIs Dyslexic Own private island in British Virgin IslandsOwn private island in British Virgin Islands


I am….I am….

Sir Richard Branson


Who Was I? Who Was I?

Born 1917 and died 2001Born 1917 and died 2001 Assumed leadership of Assumed leadership of Washington Post Washington Post

after husband’s death. after husband’s death. Greatly increased circulation Greatly increased circulation Broke the story of Watergate which lead Broke the story of Watergate which lead

to the resignation of President Richard to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. Nixon.


I am….I am….

Katharine Graham



Born 1927 and died 1993Born 1927 and died 1993 Was a farm worker, a labor leader and a Was a farm worker, a labor leader and a

civil rights activistcivil rights activist Founded United Farm Workers Assoc.Founded United Farm Workers Assoc. One of the greatest civil rights leaderOne of the greatest civil rights leader Birthday is a holiday in 8 statesBirthday is a holiday in 8 states


I am….I am….

César Chavez



Born 1769 and died 1821 Born 1769 and died 1821 Born in Corsica, but became:Born in Corsica, but became:

General during French RevolutionGeneral during French Revolution Ruler of French Republic as First ConsulRuler of French Republic as First Consul Emperor of 1Emperor of 1stst French Empire French Empire

Widely regarded as one of history’s greatest Widely regarded as one of history’s greatest military leadersmilitary leaders

Remembered for establishment of Remembered for establishment of Napoleonic Code.Napoleonic Code.


I am….I am….

Napoleon Bonaparte



Born 1809 and died 1865Born 1809 and died 1865 1616thth President of the United States President of the United States

led through the Civil Warled through the Civil War issued Emancipation Proclamationissued Emancipation Proclamation promoted passage of 13promoted passage of 13thth Amendment Amendment brought the Republican party together and brought the Republican party together and

made them members of his Cabinet; made made them members of his Cabinet; made them cooperate them cooperate

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I am…I am…

Abraham Lincoln


Who Am I? Who Am I?

Born 1955 in IndiaBorn 1955 in India Chairwoman and CEO of PepsiCoChairwoman and CEO of PepsiCo

was CFO before being promoted was CFO before being promoted Named #1 Most Powerful Business Named #1 Most Powerful Business

WomanWoman Named #3 on list of 100 Most Powerful Named #3 on list of 100 Most Powerful

Women in the World Women in the World


I am….I am….

Indra Nooyi


Who Am I?Who Am I?

Born 1937Born 1937 General in the United States ArmyGeneral in the United States Army Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of StaffChairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff

highest ranking military officer in the armed highest ranking military officer in the armed forces and main military advisor to presidentforces and main military advisor to president

during Operation Desert Stormduring Operation Desert Storm Secretary of State under President George Secretary of State under President George

W. Bush W. Bush head of Dept of State and manages all foreign head of Dept of State and manages all foreign

affairs affairs


I am….I am….

General Colin Powell



Born 1917 and died 1986Born 1917 and died 1986 Produced and starred in “I Love Lucy” Produced and starred in “I Love Lucy” First TV show with a First TV show with a

live audiencelive audience that was not broadcast livethat was not broadcast live was shown on rerunswas shown on reruns

Founded and ran Desilu Productions Founded and ran Desilu Productions


I am….I am….

Desi Arnaz


Who Am I?Who Am I?

Born 1953 in TaiwanBorn 1953 in Taiwan President of United Way of AmericaPresident of United Way of America Served as Secretary of Labor for President Served as Secretary of Labor for President

George W. Bush. George W. Bush. Head of Department of Labor Head of Department of Labor

• enforces and suggests laws that deal with the enforces and suggests laws that deal with the workplace and unions workplace and unions


I am…I am…

Elaine Chao


Who Was I?

Born 1847 and died 1922My mother was deaf and my father invented “Visible Speech” a code to show how the tongue, lips and throat are positioned to make speech sounds.

When I was a teenager I used the voice box of a dead sheep to make a speaking machine that cried, “Mama!”On February 14, 1876 I applied for a patent on my telephone invention.


I am…

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