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Business leader I admire: Question

by abcgmat » Tue Jun 04, 2013 10:04 pm
Can business leader be the one who manages non-profit Organization (NGO) or Human rights leader
or should he belong to corporate world only?

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by Jon@Admissionado » Wed Jun 05, 2013 3:21 am
Absolutely, but if the term is business leader, try and take a business perspective (meaning being aware that EVEN if it is an NGO it still has some connection with business management as we understand it).
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by CriticalSquareMBA » Wed Jun 05, 2013 11:34 am
I agree with Jon. Additionally, be sure to be able to tie into how they impact how you work today. In other words, telling the adcoms someone you know that is great in a business related role isn't going to make your essay great. If you could, however, tie it back to one of your experiences or jobs, etc. and say "what I learned from this individual shaped how I did X or tackled Y" shows insight. Don't skimp on that part. So when you pick someone, make sure they made an impact on you!

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by MBAAdmissionsCoach » Mon Jun 10, 2013 10:29 am
I like the idea of using the leader of a NGO as a business leader you admire. I would speculate that this would be a slight deviation from the typical essay responses the committee will read, and thus will can help your application stand out in a positive way.

It's also an excellent choice from the perspective of combining professional strengths and following one's passions. Most NGO leaders have a professional background that was formative to them in their leadership, as well as courage that led them to follow their passions.

Great question! I bet it will be a great essay! Good luck!
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by PrepMBA.AlexLeventhal » Tue Jun 11, 2013 11:52 pm
A nonprofit leader can definitely work as he or she has an organization to lead and mold. A human rights leader may be a bit more of a stretch if he or she is a bit more of an individual contributor.

The key is discussing the specific practices that or she has utilized to move the needle, grow the org, change the game, inspire...and perhaps how this person has affected your own behavior within your orgs.
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by pegasus99 » Fri Jun 21, 2013 2:03 am
NGO leaders are frequently, even usually, people with extensive experience in the business world. For a large NGO, a proven, successful businessman would be desirable to head the organization, so this is definitely a valid choice for Business Leader I Admire. Just make sure to stress the business aspect of what they accomplished for their organization and then tie it in to why you admire him or her.