Our class presentation for the leadership course. The leader we chose to present on was Jack Ma, founder of Alibaba.com and currently the wealthiest man in Asia- a true rags to riches story.

1. AkibMoinArka(ZR-19)
H. M. IftekerMahmud (ZR-20)
ShuvoCharles Gomes (ZR-21)
TasmeemFarizmaMihika(RH-33)
DM EmtiajShahjahan(ZR-40)
AhrafZahir(ZR-54)

2. Born on October 15, 1964, in Hangzhou, located in the southeastern part of China
Familydidn't have much money when he was young

3. Failedthe college entrance exam twice
Received more than a dozen rejections-including a job at KFC, before being hired as an English teacher

4. Had no experience with computersorcoding
First two of his ventures failed
Four years later, started an online marketplace which he called ‘Alibaba.com’
With 17of his friends, office in his own small apartment, and a capital of $60,000

5. Alibaba.com is now the largest e-commerce websitein the world
From an English teacher to the wealthiest man in China: with a net worth of 23.2 billion: within a span of 15 years

6. What sets jack ma’s leadership apart?
INBORN LEADERSHIP TRAITS
FORESIGHTEDNESS AND INNOVATION
Born with all the traits that make a person standout in the crowd
Believed that the opportunity that everyone cannot see are the real opportunities

7. What sets jack ma’s leadership apart?
Inspirational and motivational figure
Signature whacky leadership style
Treated like a combination of father figure, inspirational guru and band leader
Once called “Crazy Jack” for pulling off eccentric acts from time to time

8. What sets jack ma’s leadership apart?
DEMOCRACY IN MANAGEMENT
ACKNOWLEDGING OWN STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES AND ADAPTATION TO CHANGE
Maintains fairness and considers opinion from all board members & employees
Not afraid to admit limitations & willing to learn from every source in life

9. What sets jack ma’s leadership apart?
UNDERSTANDING THE PEOPLE
FEEDBACK FROM CUSTOMERS
Able to apprehend the expectations & attitudes of his followers
Gives utmost importance to the choice & opinion of his customers

10. CROSS BOUNDARY RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
GIVING BACK TO THE SOCIETY
Networking a priority to him to expand his horizons
An avid believer in the theory of aiding the community
What sets jack ma’s leadership apart?

11. I’m a normal guy!