(1) commencement address
Commencement address (also known as commencement speech) is a speech given to graduating students, generally at a college or university in the US, although the term is also used for secondary education institutions. Very commonly, colleges or universities will invite politicians, important citizens, or other noted speakers to come and address the graduating class.
Executive speechwriter Anthony Trendl writes, “A commencement speech, simply, is an opportunity to share your experience, values and advice. The precise form is up to you. This affords the speaker a platform to say amazing, unlimited things.”
(2)taboo
Taboo is a violent prohibition of an action based on the belief that such behavior is either too sacred or too accursed for ordinary individuals to undertake, under threat of supernatural punishment. Common taboos involve restrictions or ritual regulation of killing and hunting, sex and sexual relationships, reproduction (abortion, infanticide), the deceased and their graves, food and dining (primarily cannibalism and dietary laws such as vegetarianism and halal), and bodily functions.
(3) the Struggle Lens View
It is the viewpoint emphasizing the importance of struggle in leadership development. The expression draws on special features of a lens, through which things will look larger and clearer.
5. Main Parts
Part | Paragraphs | Main Idea |
Part One | Paras.1-2 | Steve Jobs’s experience is a typical story of successful struggle in leadership. |
Part Two | Paras.3-9 | Great leaders wisely treat struggle as a natural part of leadership, which unlocks the potential for the greatest growth. |
Part Three | Paras.10-12 | The new perspective on struggle and leadership enables leaders to elevate their skills. |
Main Idea: Struggle is a natural part of leadership and it is often the struggle itself that unlocks the potential for the greatest growth. A good leader should accept and embrace change, and adaptively engage in the struggle.
