Stephen Manoj Thompson
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Stephen Manoj Thompson Ph.D., is an award wining India-born American author and an IT professional; immigrated from India just before the millennium bug. Stephen came to public attention in 2008 for his much-acclaimed book titled, "Land of Opportunity Forever: energizing AMERICA", which was considered a true tribute to his new adopted homeland. The book higlights a perspective and understanding of the U.S from the 'outside-in'. Stephen is an IT executive (well recognized systems management professional) and dwells in the"Show-Me State". He has traveled the globe extensively and so his in-depth understanding about different cultures can be traced in his writings.
He had worked for various eminent organizations such as IBM, MasterCard, Enterprise, ABN Ambro, Saudi ARAMCO, Nahil Computer, HCL Hewlett-Packard and Patent Development Corporation of America. As an intrinsic strategist, he had coined or engineered several methodologies like, Competence-based Skills Management, Idyllic off-shore RPO and Domesticated Fleet Management concept.
Stephen's writing is characterized by his 'plain' language and timely social awareness.
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Personal life
Manoj (as known in India) was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, the son of Mr. Stephen Thompson Sr., retired engineer from Indian Space Research Organisation and Mrs. Rani Stephen, agriculture professional. Manoj lives in both St. Louis and Chennai.
Living The American Dream
Stephen Manoj Thompson was recentely designated as the Honorary Permanent Panelist for the 'Living the American Dream - 2000 to Present' commission; who's mission is to provided insight for topics like Immigration Issues, Prejudice in the 2000's, Cultural Understandings and Misperceptions and Achieving the American Dream. Living The American Dream, gives the experience of how recent immigrants have made the most of their opportunities in the U.S. and what they had to do to achieve it.
Exceptionalism Origin: Land of Opportunity Forever
Stephen Manoj Thompson coined the phrase 'Land of Opportunity Forever' in his 2008 book Land of Opportunity Forever: energizing AMERICA. In recent times, the term has been used to describe any new positive phenomenons. Though this new term has come into wide use in certain circles, it has served to confuse the topic and muddy the waters surrounding the traditional term Land of Opportunity'. The phrase's meaning is expected to evolve over the course of time.
Book: Land of Opportunity Forever: energizing AMERICA
Stephen M. Thompson has the rare skill of creating commonsensical subjects into an appealing specialty and understandable even for casual readers. This social-themed creative publication is, in many ways, the summation of his thinking on the national conditions. This timely writing challenges the cultural values that are being challenged, highlights the need of improving education to secure the future and to improve global competitiveness by unleashing efficient economy - so as to protect our future generations and stop the erosion of basic freedoms.
Book: Island of Consciousness
This novel is all set to give a kaleidoscopic view of the Chagossians via lucid dreaming. With loads of humor, the story revolves around a powerful controversy, for the sake of awareness and fairness. The surprising element is not the exposing of the transatlantic cover-up but rather the innovative stage setup, to uplift those downtrodden and deprived people. Thus 'Island of Consciousness' is not about tragedy; it's on awareness and inspiration! 'Island of Consciousness' is Stephen's first narrative venture.
LINKS
- Google profile
- Profile at 'Living the American Dream - 2000 to Present'
- The Hindu (India's National Newspaper)
- Dinamalar Tamil Daily News Paper
- Press About
- 'Living the American Dream Panel'
- Land Opportunity Forever
- Express Press Release
- Island of Consciousness
- Knol: Island of Consciousness
- MyWikiBiz entry
- Knol: Land Opportunity Forever
- Novel based on Diego Garcia
- Coma Story book trailer
- Quotes by Stephen Thompson
- Land of Opportunity Forever event
- Excerpt from Thompson interview



