Diller is one of the most consequential people in the [media] industry's history, and he's also someone I consider a genuine mentor. His memoir, Who Knew, reads the way he actually talks, which means no spin and no flattering self-portrait. He tells you exactly how deals got made and why people behaved the way they did. For anyone trying to understand how real power operates in entertainment, it's essential reading.
When she was 10, Marie Gleeson petitioned for girls to be allowed to serve at mass alongside the altar boys. The anecdote, shared in the opening pages, sets the tone for this memoir from one of the first female captains in the Irish navy.
Accepting a sales position on the REALTOR.com inside sales team. This position paid a salary of $60K, less than what I was making running a regionally based shoe company, but had variable compensation of triple what I was making. Sometimes in life, you have to take a step back to go forward. Bet on yourself and use fear as fuel. My grandfather told me to never take a job for money. If it gets you excited, it's something you believe in, and it's not illegal, then go for it.
If you look at FC Bayern Women's line-ups over the last seven years, one constant sticks out on the left side: the number 30, Carolin Simon. She's much more than just a shirt number, though. Simon made over 160 competitive appearances in the red and white - always reliable, resilient and high-quality. Her influence wasn't restricted to the white lines, though. With her experience and her personality, she also shaped what grew off the pitch: a team who drew closer together, who matured - and helped make the club what it is today.
David Battat '91 has built a career on curiosity and service to his communities - as a healthcare CEO, a leadership instructor, a first responder, and a longtime Harvard volunteer. On July 1, he will bring this same approach to a new role as the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA) president.
“He told me to take out a calendar and write down everything I did each day,” Solomon recalled this past weekend to MBA graduates of The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. “And I noticed, when I had to account for every minute, that I actually wasted a reasonable amount of time.”
“I wish everybody in the game could either play for Bobby or work with Bobby for at least one year just to see how it's supposed to be done,” Weiss said. “He was different. He was a different type of leader, different type of person, really. He just created loyalty with how he treated people and that respect always came back to him.”
Mentorship leaves an inheritance of values, connection, and belief carried forward by others. Education and leadership are ultimately relational, grounded in humanity and connection. Legacy lives through relationships, community, compassion, and the people we continue to shape.
Trump traveled to China on Wednesday to meet with Jinping, greeting the Chinese leader at an extravagant welcome ceremony outside the Great Hall of the People. Xi opened the meeting between the two presidents by expressing his desire to find and discuss ways for their countries to work together. He then gave the floor to Trump, who first shared his admiration for the welcome ceremony.
“I think everybody's done a really good job of communicating the legacy of Bobby Cox in the last several days. There's been a lot of great stories,” said Weiss when he was asked about his thoughts on the whole situation. A lot of confirmation about what a great leader he was and the impact he had on so many people.
"I'm delighted that he's achieved this, because he deserves this success. "Hansi has that exceptional ability to work brilliantly with his team and build excellent relationships based on trust with the players. "When we were in Lisbon with Bayern in 2020 during the pandemic, there was an atmosphere I had never experienced before at our club. "That spirit and sense of community were incredible."
In September 1960, John Updike sat in the Fenway Park stands and watched Ted Williams take his final at-bat. He drove a fastball 440 feet over the right-centerfield wall, rounded the bases head down and disciplined, and ran straight into the dugout. The crowd begged him to come out, tip his cap, take their adulation. He didn't. The opposing pitcher waited on the mound, certain Williams would relent. Most players would have. Williams waved him off and never came back out.
Despite what that teacher said, my aunt, Susan Bailey, not only became a doctor, but she was also one of the first female board-certified cardiovascular surgeons in the US. My mom, Mary Cranston, became a lawyer. When she made partner at her firm, the partnership celebration dinners were still held at a social club that didn't allow women.
