Nadira Hira: Take Risks

Author, journalist, and sought after "Millenials" speaker Nadira Hira was on campus this week. Hira had an informal discussion with Upper School students during a Lunch & Lead, and spent time speaking with classes and The Sentinel editorial staff. During her Lunch & Lead, Hira encouraged students to consider riskier paths. For example, choose a start up where you'll play many roles, rather than an established company where your path may already be forged. She also emphasized the importance of face-to-face conversation.  According to Center for Leadership Director Jim Foley, this last point is critical: "She really drove home that getting to know people is at the heart of understanding their point of view and how they work. This is really an undervalued leadership skill."