Pearls
I had the opportunity to speak at my daughter’s high school, The Academy at Penguin Hall, this past week. Two students moderated the hour and the students and faculty asked great questions!
Here are a few excerpts from the full APH blog post:
Sydney: What advice would you give to all of us high school seniors especially from the challenges in your own life and going through med school?
Dr. Kreher: Stay curious! You may know what you want to major in, but I encourage you to take classes that have nothing to do with your major. Ask a lot of questions in classes. It’s important to go to college with curiosity. When I was a student, I was always worried about who was watching me and being judged. It led to me not doing things I wish I had been brave enough to do. I didn’t know because I didn’t try. Never be afraid to try new things!
Mr. Borzi: You oversee a lot of different groups and interview many people. If you were presented with two candidates: one with a bad attitude and great skills and vice versa, which one would you choose and why?
Dr. Kreher:I wouldsay the person who is a fast learner and may not have all the skills yet., but has a great personality and attitude. Work culture on a team is very important. I would be very focused on a person who is a life-learner, going to look for information on their own, have done their homework and is willing to be a team-player!
What is the one key word that comes to mind on a characteristic of a leader?
Dr. Kreher: Giving! Leadership is not about taking. It’s about the team and putting the team first.
Any last advice?
Dr. Kreher: Yes! Be true to yourself. There’s a great quote by author Tene Edwards that I would love to share with you before I leave: