Living A Life That Matters

For whatever reason, I find myself contemplating some nuggets I heard from Dr. Michael J. Sorrells, President of Paul Quinn College, during the 2024 annual conference for the American Association of College Registrars and Admissions Officers. He said A LOT that was worth noting. However, statements that gripped me and did not let go are as follows:

1. Dream for a future world that is better than the present.

2. Dream on behalf of another.

3. Lead with love.

4. Never lead people you cannot love. (my my my!)

5. We/me: The needs of the community supersede the wants of the individual.

6. Nothing great happens from a place of comfort.

7. “Every storm runs out of rain.” – The late Dr. Maya Angelou

8. Embrace the four Ls:
   

9. Leave places better than you found them.

10. Lead from wherever you are.

11. Live a life that matters.

12. Love something greater than yourself.

13. Finally, when you can’t talk about DEI, you have to live it.

Each of those statements could entail an afternoon fireside chat. Ponder which one(s) speaks to your heart and how to apply it to the spaces in which you live, lead, have impact.

My takeaway: Make change. Be change. Have impact.

Until next we chat, do take care…Dr. Connie S. Newsome

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