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№ 2014.023 — University of Michigan — Commencement address
Mary Barra
Field: business
GM CEO Mary Barra addresses the University of Michigan Class of 2014, opening with humor about Millennial-generation stereotypes and noting that core skills learned at school remain essential but insufficient alone. She offers six life lessons drawn from her own career: pursue work with passion and hard work, act with integrity, build relationships, address challenges head on, give back to others, and stay close to friends, family, and faith. She encourages graduates to remain open to unexpected opportunities throughout their lives.
Key moments
- 01 Humorous reflections on the Millennial Generation and its stereotypes
- 02 Six lessons including passion, integrity, and building relationships
- 03 The bathtub anecdote illustrating addressing challenges head on
- 04 Closing emphasis on family, friends, faith, and embracing opportunities
Transcript
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Imported from NPR commencement archive; cross-referenced with Open Commencement DB
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