Tech Titans Gala, 2018
I wake up determined every morning to both change the world and have one heck of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning the day a little difficult. – E.B. White
This is my favorite quote; it is on my homepage and is in the signature line of my emails because it is truly an accurate representation of how I view my life’s purpose. While there is never any shortage of things that need doing, I try to focus on those areas that can have genuine impact. Although it is impossible to completely escape the “tyranny of the urgent,” my greatest pleasure comes from accomplishing things (even very small things) that make life better for my family, friends, colleagues, and my neighbors. And as anyone who knows me will attest, it’s rare that I’m not smiling while I work; I recognize that I have a fabulous job!
In my role as Dean of the O'Maley College of Business at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, I work with a fabulous and diverse team to create career-ready professionals. Our undergraduate and graduate programs include approximately 400 students who expect to graduate ready to add value in the organizations they will join or create. This breadth has made me acutely aware that leadership is not about “doing it all” but rather about building the relationships so everyone is willing and able use his or her talents for the betterment of our college as a whole. This requires respect for each individual, his or her talents, and the diverse perspectives brought to the table. If they are going to want to work with me, my team has to trust me. One reason that they trust me is that I value their individuality. Every person has a life, a story, thoughts, and feelings that are brought to the work at hand. And although I recognize these distinctions, I also believe in accountability. While it is not always easy to align this diversity with the immediate tasks before us, I am committed to finding the way forward.
In our spare time, my husband and I love to travel, spend time on the water (boating, fishing, skiing, anything on the water counts), enjoy good food and we have very spoiled little poodles who rules the roost!
This is my favorite quote; it is on my homepage and is in the signature line of my emails because it is truly an accurate representation of how I view my life’s purpose. While there is never any shortage of things that need doing, I try to focus on those areas that can have genuine impact. Although it is impossible to completely escape the “tyranny of the urgent,” my greatest pleasure comes from accomplishing things (even very small things) that make life better for my family, friends, colleagues, and my neighbors. And as anyone who knows me will attest, it’s rare that I’m not smiling while I work; I recognize that I have a fabulous job!
In my role as Dean of the O'Maley College of Business at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, I work with a fabulous and diverse team to create career-ready professionals. Our undergraduate and graduate programs include approximately 400 students who expect to graduate ready to add value in the organizations they will join or create. This breadth has made me acutely aware that leadership is not about “doing it all” but rather about building the relationships so everyone is willing and able use his or her talents for the betterment of our college as a whole. This requires respect for each individual, his or her talents, and the diverse perspectives brought to the table. If they are going to want to work with me, my team has to trust me. One reason that they trust me is that I value their individuality. Every person has a life, a story, thoughts, and feelings that are brought to the work at hand. And although I recognize these distinctions, I also believe in accountability. While it is not always easy to align this diversity with the immediate tasks before us, I am committed to finding the way forward.
In our spare time, my husband and I love to travel, spend time on the water (boating, fishing, skiing, anything on the water counts), enjoy good food and we have very spoiled little poodles who rules the roost!
DiffyQ & Trigonometry- We rule this family!
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