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I chose Bill Gates as leader to profile not only because of the success he created as the founder of Microsoft, but more importantly for his philanthropic endeavors, particularly in the field of education. Due to his positive charitable influence, someone may decide to follow in the footsteps of Bill Gates. Perhaps Gates’ greatest legacy will not be Microsoft Windows, but his ability to inspire people to strive for their dreams. If society can continue to produce innovative, determined, and generous individuals, then Bill Gates will be remembered as one of the world’s most influential leaders.

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In addition to his business accomplishments, Gates, along with his wife, Melinda, founded the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which is one of the world’s largest charities. Together they started the foundation in 2000 in a fight for equality in the United States and around the world. Bill Gates has become a leader in helping those less fortunate around the world. As of 2008, the Gates have donated over $28 billion to various charitable organizations. Through his personal donations, Gates has shown the importance of providing health and educational assistance to those less fortunate around the world. His generous gifts have encouraged numerous celebrities and average citizens to donate to whichever causes they deem most appropriate. By inspiring others to open their checkbooks to various charities, Gates has positively influenced the lives of countless citizens.

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Bill Gates is the founder and chairmen of the Microsoft Corporation. He founded the company in 1975 after leaving his junior year at Harvard University. By creating the most popular computer software on the planet, Gates has allowed people to communicate with one another at the push of a button. As a leader in personal communications, Gates realized the importance of reaching someone within the click of a mouse. People use Windows to reach out to friends, relatives, and business associates. Through the use of Windows technology, Gates has allowed Microsoft users to witness historical occurrences on their computers and cell phones, but also view prominent personal events such as wedding albums and the births of babies. His leadership in the field of personal interaction has allowed people to forge friendships and relationships with others around the world. He promoted the use of email and internet communication as a tool for those who may not have the courage or physical ability to speak in front of others.

While some critics charge that Gates has created an anti-competitive monopolistic control over the world’s use of computer technology, others realize that global society functions almost entirely on his brainchild. Not only do a large majority of businesses use Microsoft software to conduct transactions and secure transfers of goods and services, world leaders rely on Microsoft for securing confidential information and contacting other nations for a host of political reasons. Furthermore, the majority of technological shoppers purchase computers containing Microsoft Windows. As one of the world’s prominent business leaders, Gates has impacted the computer industry by having Windows installed as standard equipment on most computers, regardless of the manufacturer. Gates received recognition as Time’s “Person of the Year” award in 2005 for his humanitarian efforts.