1. 706-798 Special Topic Communication in Effective Leadership January 17, 2004 P. Johnson, S. Lopez, L. Martin, M. Sidaoui, & J. Thompson Dr. Patricia Mitchell

2. Kofi Annan United Nations—Secretary-General

3. “We must put people at the center of everything we do. No calling is more noble, and no responsibility greater, than that of enabling men, women and children, in cities and villages around the world, to make their lives better.” -CBC News: October 2001. January 11, 2004.

4. 1938—Born on April 8, 1938 in Kumasi, Ghana.

5. 1954-57—Attended an elite boarding school in Ghana.

6. 1958—Enrolled at the University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, Ghana.

7. 1954-57—Attended an elite boarding school in Ghana. 1958—Enrolled at the University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, Ghana. 1961—Transferred to and graduated from McAlester College in St. Paul Minnesota.

8. 1972—Earned a master’s degree in management from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

9. Married to Nane Lagergren, a Swedish artist and lawyer.

12. 1962—Began working at the United Nations.

13. 1977—Became the seventh Secretary General of the United Nations. 1962—Began working at the United Nations.

14. Faced enormous challenges Won widespread approval and support Promoted humanitarian intervention Does not shy away from controversial issues

15. 2001—Was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

17. “Even though... I am by nature a conciliator... I can hold the line when issues or principle are involved.” - Interview with the BBC, March 21, 2001

18. Charismatic and Transformational leadership styles… “Even though... I am by nature a conciliator... I can hold the line when issues or principle are involved.” - Interview with the BBC, March 21, 2001

19. Able to articulate a clear compelling vision of what needs to be accomplished …

20. He transforms the awareness into action by shaping, altering and elevating the motives, values and goals of those around him. …

21. 2002—Kofi Annan’s speaking engagement at the Yale center for The Study of Globalization.

22. "I'm not one of those who believes that you have to pound the table or shout to be tough!" - Interview with the BBC, Nov. 17, 1998

23. Hand gestures and slight facial expressions.

25. “You have to listen to not only what is being said, but what is not said -- which is often more important than what they say. -From Kofi Annan: Center of the Storm (PBS Documentary)

26. Kofi Annan calmness and wisdom allows him to deliver powerful messages. “You have to listen to not only what is being said, but what is not said -- which is often more important than what they say. -From Kofi Annan: Center of the Storm (PBS Documentary)

27. “We are operating in a world which is quite brutal and there are some very wicked people around. Nobody denies that. But in the business I am in, we sometimes have to shake the hand of the aggressor, to lend them an ear, in order to save lives.” - Interview with The New York Times, December 29, 1998

28. With a showdown looming in the Middle East, Annan's greatest challenge is yet to come. “A good leader must also be a good follower.” -Interview with The New York Times, Feb. 9, 1997

29. Kofi Annan, Secretary-General travels to Sesame Street to teach conflict resolution to the world's next generation.