Dr. Lou Anna K. Simon- President, Michigan State University
Advice:
Dr. Simon provided the following quotes from the books Women who Changed the World, The Journey and The Joy (Cranbrook Schools, Sunbury Press, Mechanicsburg PA, 2015) and 52 Cups of Coffee, Inspiring and Insightful Stories for Navigating Life’s Uncertainties (Megan Gebhart, IRL Press, 2014), respectively:
“Listening, learning, and being curious are things that prepare you for almost any kind of job.” (page 30) “A strong leader is a person who is genuine and truthful to oneself and to others. A true leader must always have other’s interests at heart. They also must put others’ needs ahead of their own. In doing so, the leader develops followers. Her advice to women in leadership roles is to have a moral gyroscope, be kind, and put others before you.” (page 32)
“Keep learning” “Become good at things you don’t like doing.” “Look at the potential scenarios that can happen and do your best to prepare.”