Choose Quote by Drew Gilpin Faust
“One of the major jobs of the Harvard president is to choose the deans. I've had the opportunity to choose a considerable number of deans already, so I've learned a lot in the process in doing it.”
About This Quote
The president’s role includes selecting deans, a task that provides practical leadership lessons through repeated experience.
In simple terms: Leadership selection teaches through practice.
Key Takeaway
Choosing leaders is a learning process.
Themes
leadership
governance
decision‑making
education
institutional management
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
advice
observation
When to use this quote
- university administration
- executive hiring
- faculty governance
- strategic planning
Key Concepts
authority
mentorship
organizational dynamics
Practical Applications
- leadership development programs
- executive search processes
Questions to Reflect On
- What qualities should a dean possess?
- How does repeated selection improve judgment?
