Samir Mayekar’s Post

Made a quick stop at Harvard University yesterday to guest lecture at my friend John Paul Rollert’s leadership class for 80+ graduate students from 30 countries. We discussed tri-sector leadership across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors and some of my key learnings from government service to running a startup to working in higher education with my role at the Polsky Center at the University of Chicago. A few themes emerged in our discussion, including the importance of: - Network expansion and relationship maintenance - Recruiting and retaining world class talent on your team - Setting and managing to a focused strategy that aligns with an organization’s mission - Developing personal development plans and a personal board of directors - Honing emotional resilience (especially for startup leaders) Always nice to be back in the classroom engaging with the next generation of leaders across business, government and nonprofits.

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Andrew Ledet

Passionate leader, coach, & saxophonist spreading kindness, positivity, and creativity | G2 alum

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Sounds like a great lecture! I'd love to know what you have found effective for network expansion and relationship maintenance.

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Quentin Sallat

Co-Founder at Zero One Games - Sports+Gaming Entrepreneur - HES - I can advise you on how to monetize your mobile app/game!

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Thank you so much for your time yesterday, it was a really inspiring talk!

Ker Gibbs

Author, Advisor, and Board Member

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Looks like you are having way too much fun there!

Samir Mayekar, oh how I wish I was there!!! John Paul Rollert is one of my absolute FAVORITE Professors!

Jessica-Anne Jalea

“If your presence doesn’t add value, your absence won’t make a difference”

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Thank you for your contributions to our class yesterday, Samir. I found true value and wisdom in your shared stories and experiences. Your time and presence was much appreciated!

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Kiana DiStasi

Chief Marketing & Communications Officer passionate about creating a more equitable, healthy and sustainable world | Award-winning strategist | Compassionate leader | People connector | Chicago champion | Bike commuter

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Great themes and so important. I couldn’t agree more. Thanks for imparting your wisdom there, Samir Mayekar.

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Ryan Bunn

Reference Equity | Portfolio Manager | Global & International Small Cap Equities

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Always fun to be on campus!

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Bushra Amiwala

First Gen Z Elected Official in the United States | Glamour Magazine's College Woman of the Year l Keynote Speaker l Solutions Consultant @ Google | MBA Candidate @ Kellogg

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Incredible message! That selfie is also very impressive

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Onaiza Kazi

Sr. Product Manager, North America at Siemens Healthineers

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Best class!! 🤩 sounds like a great lecture

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