Sentences with phrase «position himself as a leader who»

Zuma used pro-poor populist rhetoric to position himself as a leader who was in touch with the people to build grassroots support from the local party branches up to the provincial level.

The Statement reads: «We appreciate the president's efforts in re-positioning the economy of the country, as well as his anti-corruption campaign which has positioned him as a leader who has the interest of the masses at heart.

Not exact matches

So the pre-election Republican position, backed by allies such as the Chamber of Commerce, to extend all of the tax cuts and postpone all of the spending cuts until the leaders work out a deal is not likely to win over many Democrats, who seem more inclined to let the tax cuts expire and start from scratch next year, presumably making it harder for Republicans to resist.

Business leaders should harness the skills and attitudes of younger generations, who as digital natives are uniquely positioned to exploit new ways of working.

But here's the paradox: once you're in a high - IQ position, intellect loses its power to determine who will emerge as a productive employee or an effective leader.

And despite lessons learned from the economic crisis — where, arguably, too many extroverted risk - takers in leadership positions wrought financial ruin — and the value of having quiet leaders who, as Good to Great author Jim Collins puts it, «build not their own egos but the institutions they run,» a workplace stigma around introversion still exists.

I'm a conservative Republican out of Michigan (and working to better understand that conservative position) and would want to know as much as possible about who or what moves or influences my elected or unelected leaders to make the decisions they make.

As a member of the Global Positioning Strategy (GPS) Project Panel, I had the pleasure of working with a group of «next generation» leaders who are not the «usual suspects» in Canadian foreign policy, but who work in areas that connect deeply with international policy and Canada's place in the world.

Premier Dave Hancock, who is serving as the PC Party's interim leader, has said he will not endorse any candidate as a condition of his temporary position in the Premier's Office.

Senior pastors who are resigning or retiring can encourage that possibility by advising church leaders to explore the names of ordained women as potential candidates for filling the positions.

My point, is that as «church», we invest a huge amount of trust and power in the hands of our (ex) leaders, who tend to justify their «annointed» position by invoking God with a cut and paste scriptural legal treatise underpinning their position!

Many who hear him in his preaching and teaching roles are in attitude - molding positions as parents, teachers, and community leaders.

The peace, the joy, and the sheer delight of pastors who are faithful to their calling is not the product of a successful ministry as it is usually defined by denominational leaders anxious to perpetuate their own power and position.

Nice to say our wise and great leader writer but whether it translates on the pitch is another matter altogether.The problems in arsenal honestly is more than 2 signings however those two signings are coming to the position where we need them the most so we will take it so.But is he really going to do that as from his actions it implies we do not need a new dmf but for a striker i think it crosses his mind at times.He just needs to do the right its like he has lost control or something.I just do not get him again.Imagine dropping Ox who is currently our most effective and best player right now as he is in form.Then he puts Gabriel on the bench for who.He is kidding.He then keeps players who should be released or sold and plays them.This is nonsense.

Firstly, we take this as a blip and possibly a few too many drinks on Christmas Day with their families as we are still in a great position in the league only 2 points off the leaders, Leicester, who lost as well this weekend to Liverpool.

He is viewed as a leader who is standing up to the perceived hypocrisy and unfairness of the Western world order, and works hard at trying to restore Russia's position as a relevant world leader.

Centre - back and goalkeeping futures still also lie in the balance, as Chris Smalling — who has emerged as a leader at the back — could find his position under threat if another addition were to arrive, while Blind will be sweating on game time when a natural left - sided defender in the shape of Marcos Rojo returns to full match fitness.

Now that you're up to speed on the 7 - under leader of the contest taking place at Oakmont, here's how he stands as he awaits a 3:30 ET tee time with Andrew Landry, who is tied for second at 3 - under with Dustin Johnson: This is the first time Lowry has held such a lofty position, but if anyone can keep his composure in such a pressure - packed situation, he's a likely candidate.

This interactive webinar will outline the importance of positioning youth sports professionals as leaders, the qualifications of a youth sports professional and the roles and responsibilities of those individuals who oversee youth sports in a community.

«Speaking as someone who has never been accused of political correctness, I believe that our political leaders should use their position to bring understanding about the religion of Islam and clarify that these misguided murderers have perverted people's views on what Islam really is.»

Flanagan also said that as part of the «overall transition, he has elevated James Curran, who recently serviced a special counsel to the majority leader and advised the conference on education issues, to the position of first Deputy within the office.

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«Albany incumbent David Valesky, who sits at the same Democrat leadership table as Senator Espada and voted to make him Majority Leader, should urge him to step aside from that position of leadership immediately,» Russo said.

Who David Cameron chooses to appoint as Britain's next European commissioner is going to be critical for the UK's standing on the continent — and for his position as leader of the Conservative party.

Meanwhile, Watson issued a statement in which he appeared to position himself as a caretaker leader who could prepare Labour to fight an imminent general election.

«I believe that Governor Cuomo is not only working against the Democratic Party as the leader — who as the leader should be protecting and defending the party and its candidates — but I also believe that he is working against racial equality and minority opportunities by preventing Black and Hispanics from gaining positions of leadership in New York State,» Diaz wrote in his «What You Should Know» email at the time.

After a barrage of bad press over his position on Trident and his flip - flop over the so - called «shoot - to - kill» policy for armed terrorists, you'd expect Jeremy Corbyn's stock to be sinking fast, even among the most starry eyed of the «Jez - we - can» supporters who voted him in as leader of the Labour party in September.

Other leaders to represent the minority side include Mohammed Muntaka, who will maintain his position as the Chief Whip, with the Member of Parliament for Banda Ahmed Ibrahim, and the Member of Parliament for Pusiga, Hon. Laadi Ayii Ayamba serving as deputy chief whips.

Vito Lopez, the former assemblyman and Brooklyn Democratic boss who was forced from office after being accused of sexually harassing his staffers, filed petitions to run again for his position as a district leader and state committeeman, according to Board of Elections documents.

Replacing Howard with a leader who is seen as less extreme should help the Conservatives move people's perception of them closer to the centre ground, and once Labour's leader is a figure who is percieved as being on the other side of the psychological left - right divide they may be in a better position to win support back from Labour amongst right - of - centre voters, but either way you cut it they are still as by far the most extreme of the three main parties.

As for Flanagan, «It's clear that to an embarrassing degree Flanagan is Cuomo's flunky, his most loyal ally in the Legislature, a guy who will abandon the supposed fundamental positions of his own Republican Party in order to hold on to power,» said the lobbyist, a Democrat who has worked with both leaders.

Former Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada Jr., who also chaired the Housing Committee, liked to point out that he was the highest - ranked Latino in the Legislature, even though his position was little more than a title (with a lot of cash for staff and offices behind it, as it turns out).

It adds: «So it is with a heavy heart that we urge you, for the sake of the Labour party and for the people in our country who need a Labour government, to reconsider your position as Labour leader.»

Another friend of the leader tells me: «Ed was in an impossible position — it was Harriet who had kept Phil on as a frontbencher.

«I believe that Governor Cuomo is not only working against the Democratic Party as the leader — who as the leader should be protecting and defending the party and its candidates — but I also believe that he is working against racial equality and minority opportunities by preventing Black and Hispanics from gaining positions of leadership in New York State.»

She receives the stipend for serving as Minority Leader — also — she does not go around handing out «raises» for (1) upstate Senators who turned their back on an upstate candidate for the Republican leadership position, or (2) Democratic Senators who align with the Republican conference.

In the position made known through his media aide, Lere Olayinka, Fayose said, «Most importantly, it is my position that irrespective of political affiliation, no leader of the Yoruba nation must be vilified unduly, especially by the same people who humiliated our past leaders such as Obafemi Awolowo, Adekunle Ajasin, Bola Ige, Bisi Onabanjo, Lateef Jakande, and others.

Its pragmatic wing, composed mainly of labor union leaders who supply much of the WFP's budget, saw a Cuomo second term as inevitable and wanted to be in the best possible deal - making position for the next four years.

«Your election as Labour leader last year excited many party members who saw you as a fresh face, but it also put you and the party in a very difficult position because the vast majority of Labour MPs did not vote for you.

In a piece that seems likely to further rumours Miliband is positioning himself as the next Labour leader, Sawyer says says she has «a friend who fancies» the foreign secretary.

«But I think the way they've gone about winning this primary and positioning McConnell as a strong conservative leader who stands up for Kentucky is a good message for both campaigns.»

But I respect the position taken by European leaders who have been clear about their position, just as I am clear about mine.

Hasidic Satmar leaders in Brooklyn issued a decree proclaiming that women should no longer pursue special - education degrees after high school and that those who refused to obey would be denied positions as teachers.

Flanagan, who will serve as a delegate at the Republican national convention in Cleveland in July, said it would be «inappropriate» to endorse a presidential candidate because of his position as majority leader.

It also presented a chance to double down on his credentials and position himself as a progressive leader for New York — and perhaps the nation — as he faces a primary challenge from the left and a crescendo of voters across the country, at least within his own party, who seem to have little appetite or patience for moderates.

Jeremy Corbyn's shadow cabinet deserve to retain their positions, an influential backbencher has said, as he urged MPs who have previously been critical of the Labour leader to back the party's top team.

This weekend, Boris Johnson, who once strove to present himself as a liberal politician when needing to seduce Londoners, struck an altogether more Tebbit - like pose as he positioned himself to run as a «real Brexit» Tory leader.

ALBANY — State Sen. Dean Skelos, who is clinging to his position as the chamber's majority leader as he fights federal corruption charges, is threatening to resign his seat if he is forced from his leadership post, according to published reports.

He wondered why Fayose would want to disobey the party despite his position as a leader, who he said, was also present at the national convention where the decisions were taken.

This is the same legislator who resigned his position last month as majority leader to more fully devote himself to the troubled East Ramapo school district where he will travel to the corrupt government in Albany and oppose the appointment of a veto - proof monitor.