Hult Magazine Issue 7 | Page 19

ADVICE TO THE GRADUATING CLASS all these groundbreaking ideas that are going to change the world for the better, but if you can’t stand up and speak to a group, influence a meeting, or present an idea well, you are going to find getting your ideas out there that much harder. Chris Kinsville-Heyne, Professor of Leadership Remember The Core Four, and build strength and resiliency in the following four areas: Intellectual Capital, Physical Self, Mental and Psychological Resiliency, and Your Passion. Think of it as your personal leadership bank account—you must pay attention to each area and build capacity in equal measure to prevent burnout. I would also invite you to remember one of my favorite quotes that I shared in class, by Eunice Schriver, a fearless female leader generations ahead of her time: “Now you have a job to do. Go and do it and do it well. Finish it properly. And when it’s over, then move on.” The key here is in finishing something properly. Often, we are so eager to jump to the next thing, we never give ourselves time to stop and reflect. Give yourself some time, post-graduation, to properly reflect and absorb all that you’ve accomplished during your time at Hult. I hope in this self-reflection you will find gratitude for all that you’ve learned, and the massive social capital that is now yours to activate as you pursue your passions. My advice: get involved. You never know what skill can be developed by accident. Learn unconventionally! Laura Reed, Master of International Business Class of 2013 Listen rather than talk; focus on value creation rather than on leaving impressions; and use solid evidence rather than personal beliefs. Dr. Daniel Deneffe, Professor of Strategy and Managerial Economics Don’t be afraid to strike out on your own. Bentley Varghese, MBA Class of 2011 Cari Guittard, Professor of International Negotiations and Women’s Leadership hult.edu/alumni 19