In June, Businessweek ran a piece on the Mormon faith’s ability to produce successful business leaders. What struck me most was the impact that missionary work had on these men and women. These experiences –getting dropped into a foreign country and being forced to learn the language and customs; going door-to-door and facing near constant rejection; being pared up with rotating missionary partners whom you mentor –all seem like good character-building life challenges to me.
It’s no wonder that this 2% of the U.S. population makes up so many of the business leaders of today…
People inside and outside of MBA programs that manage to study abroad or take part in immersive opportunities abroad (teaching, habitat for humanity, etc.) often seem to value their experiences. When I meet these people, they have a self-awareness and humility that likely gives them an edge –perhaps especially in the business world.
Cheers,
B
October 9, 2011 at 11:12 am |
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