At our commencement ceremony this year we had two speakers – the Dean and the Outstanding Faculty Member for the College of Business. Both speakers wished to leave the graduates with “a list”. Following are their lists:
College of Business Dean
- Focus on things that matter. Don’t let others define your success.
- Follow your passion and interests.
- Give back to your university in time, talent and money.
- Define your core values and stick to them. What is non-negotiable in your life? Write them down.
- Be a giver not a taker. Be a mentor.
- Focus on results not on who gets the credit.
- Become a student of leadership. Be an authentic leader.
Outstanding Faculty Member
- Of thyself be demanding.
- To thyself be true.
Both speakers made outstanding points. What do you think?
The Academic Anchor 
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