Established by Henry and Marie-Josée Kravis five years ago, the $250,000 prize seeks to recognize leadership among nonprofit groups worldwide and share their best practices.
"It seems to be a speech that was more appropriate for a political hack than a presidential candidate, by someone who clearly failed to recognize leadership," said Jim Dyke, a spokesman for the Republican National Committee.
In 2005 Saralegui was inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame, a body recognizing leadership in the electronic arts.
James, who will attend Vanderbilt University in September, was invited based on his participation last year in the National Youth Leadership Conference, an organization that recognizes leadership potential among high school students.
It recognizes leadership, innovation and accomplishment in public policy," explains the SPN website.
Rebecca Shambaugh is an internationally recognized leadership expert, author, and keynote speaker.
Members and officials with the Girl Scouts of the USA were also on hand, with Ashley Chico of Citrus County receiving the inaugural Scepter of Light, an award recognizing leadership and success with scout's "Gold Award Take Action" project. .
Erica Dhawan is a globally recognized leadership expert and keynote speaker teaching business leaders and companies specific strategies to unleash performance of teams--ranging from team alignment, multi-generational engagement, women's leadership, and innovation.
Without a clear agenda or recognized leadership, the Occupy Wall Street movement will fizzle out, and the volunteers who fueled that noble experiment will eventually come to the realization that the only institutional opposition to corporate America is organized labor.
When I have the courage to connect up with [others by listening], I become exponentially more wise," concludes Akaya Windwood, President of the Rockwood Leadership Institute, a nationally recognized leadership training program.
Several studies have recognized leadership as a key issue for quality of care in nursing homes [ 1- 5].
