In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen Geoffrey Garrett: Modern Leadership, Business Education and Perspectives on Global Economy
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May 7, 2025 
Geoffrey Garrett, Dean of USC Marshall School of Business, shares his insights on modern leadership in this engaging conversation. He emphasizes the importance of being 'human' rather than 'heroic,' advocating for a blend of technical and emotional intelligence. Discussing the need for curiosity and flexibility, he highlights how avoiding micromanagement empowers teams. Garrett also touches on the evolving role of business education, stressing practical experience and ethical considerations as essential to developing future leaders.
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Be More Human as Leader
- Leadership now requires being more human than heroic.
- Develop self-awareness and focus on interacting well with others first.
Learn Leadership by Doing
- Leadership learning is mostly outside the classroom through action and team involvement.
- Participating in clubs and projects builds essential leadership muscles.
Curiosity and Context for Agility
- Agility in leadership requires curiosity and understanding context.
- Leaders must be externally aware and adapt quickly in complex, changing environments.