TED Talks Daily How to break through fear and become a leader | Valerie Montgomery Rice
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Aug 2, 2024 
Valerie Montgomery Rice, President and CEO of Morehouse School of Medicine, shares her inspiring leadership journey and the essential qualities of vigilance, grit, and resilience. She recounts formative lessons from her childhood in a small Georgia town, emphasizing how overcoming personal fears can empower others. Drawing on familial influences, she discusses the critical role of community support in advocating for women's health and reproductive rights, encouraging listeners to embrace their potential in leadership.
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The Pink House
- Valerie Montgomery Rice's grandmother's pink house in rural Georgia instilled important life lessons.
- It taught her resilience, grit, and fearlessness in the face of challenges like outdoor plumbing and selecting chickens for dinner.
Loss, Not Defeat
- Valerie Montgomery Rice faced a major career setback when asked to step down from her position as dean.
- This experience mirrored her mother's challenging escape from an abusive relationship, teaching her about loss without defeat.
Become Fearless
- Embrace fearlessness by repeatedly practicing and successfully completing tasks, just like her multitasking mother.
- Turn fear into a driver for success.