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How the University of Texas shaped twelve people who changed the world.
College is a time for personal growth. But any Biology 101 student knows that growth (personal or otherwise) requires the right environment. Collecting the revealing and deeply personal stories of twelve UT alumni who became leaders in their fields, Leadership Gets Personal honors the transformative impact of the Forty Acres and those who learn and grow there.
Matthew McConaughey was destined for law school, but with the encouragement of his UT community, he realized he was a born storyteller. BrenÉ Brown, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Dare to Lead, struggled for years before finding her purpose in the Social Work Department. Dr. Amy Ho knew she wanted to change the American health care system, and at UT she gained the confidence and skills to make a difference. Astronaut Karen Nyberg was a shy kid; her UT graduate studies propelled her to space. And Darren Walker would go on to become president of the Ford Foundation, taking inspiration from the financial aid counselors who made sure he got the education he yearned for. For these and other outstanding alumni profiled here, the road was often rocky. Through perseverance, humility, and collaboration, they didn't just learn to exercise leadership but to live it.
Contents
Why This Book
The University of Texas at Austin and Other Commonalities of Our Contributors
Preamble
1. Find Your Purpose and Make It Your North Star (Roy Spence, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Author )
2. Changing the World Takes Time and a Team (Logan Eggleston, Athletics, Entrepreneurship, Sports Management, Speaker)
3. Prepare, Prepare, Prepare (Matthew McConaughey, Acting, Advocacy, Visionary, Author)
4. Courage over Comfort (BrenÉ Brown, PhD, Social Work, Leadership, Author, Speaker)
5. Never Ring the Bell (Admiral William H. McRaven, Military Special Operations, Higher Education, Author, Speaker)
6. When to Lead and When to Follow (Karen Nyberg, PhD, Engineering, Astronaut, Artist, Earth Ambassador)
7. Learn to Manage Your Fears (Colt McCoy, Athletics, Sports Management, Business, Entrepreneur)
8. Become Excellent at What You're Passionate About (Amy Faith Ho, MD, Medicine, Health-Care Policy, Advocacy, Author)
9. Leaders Are Not Bystanders (Linda Addison, JD, Law, Global Strategy, Advocacy, Corporate Governance)
10. Lead by Example (Billy Ray Hunter Jr., Music, Principal Trumpet, Classical Music, Youth Musical Education)
11. Challenge Yourself (Alejandra Y. Castillo, JD, Law, Economic Development, Public Policy, Strategic Investment, Political Lecturer)
12. Actively Listen, Fully Engaged, Defenses Down (Darren Walker, JD, Law, Social Justice, Philanthropy, Author)
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
