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Leadership Lessons from Louis Pasteur

Leadership Lessons from Louis Pasteur

Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) was a French chemist and microbiologist. He laid the foundations for hygiene, public health and portions of modern medicine. His scientific research led to the modern practices of vaccination, microbial fermentation and pasteurization.

Leadership Lessons from Garrett Morgan

Leadership Lessons from Garrett Morgan

Garrett Augustus Morgan, Sr. (1877 – 1963) was an African-American inventor and businessman. A mechanical genius and entrepreneur, Morgan saved countless lives through his invention of the gas mask for firefighters, and the modern 3-way traffic signal.

Leadership Lessons from Alexander Graham Bell

Leadership Lessons from Alexander Graham Bell

Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) was an inventor, scientist and engineer. He patented the first practical telephone and founded American Telephone and Telegraph (AT&T) in 1885. Bell’s inventions are numerous, spanning communication, aviation, hydrofoil boats, medicine and genetics.