TED Business How to break through fear and become a leader | Valerie Montgomery Rice
Sep 16, 2024
Valerie Montgomery Rice, the president and CEO of Morehouse School of Medicine, shares her inspiring journey from humble beginnings to a leadership role in medicine. She discusses vital qualities like vigilance, grit, and resilience, learned from her childhood in Georgia. Valerie emphasizes turning fear into empowerment, advocating for women's rights, and fostering diversity. Her personal anecdotes encourage listeners to reflect on their own experiences and realize the transformative power of embracing courage in their leadership journeys.
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Childhood Shapes Leadership
- Valerie Montgomery Rice grew up in a small pink house in Wrens, Georgia, with no indoor plumbing until 1968.
- Her childhood there shaped her resilience, courage, and leadership mindset.
Overcoming Career Loss with Strength
- Valerie faced career loss when asked to step down as dean, which sparked feelings of fear and shame.
- She drew strength from her mother's example of accountability and action to protect her family.
Turn Fear Into Fearlessness
- Don't aim to eliminate fear but learn to be fearless by leaning into your fear repeatedly.
- Repeatedly facing challenges teaches you to turn fear into a superpower for success.