ASK Me! – Winter 2024 – Oswego Alumni Magazine

ASK Me! – Winter 2024

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Philosophy on how to be your best

Be proactive and avoid surprises
Set clear objectives and empower people to achieve them
Encourage people to think “outside the box”
Work smarter, not harder
Consider the risk/reward and take smart risks
Make mistakes, but learn from them. Don’t make the same mistake twice.
Maintain optionality

~Allan Shaw ’86, chief financial officer of Portage Biotech, Inc. in his Quest 2023 keynote address

When you’re worried about failure, think of professional baseball player and Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson.

“Mr. October. Three home runs in one World Series game. Hall of Famer. New York Yankee legend. Did you also know he struck out over 2,500 times in his career? 2,597 to be exact. The most in Major League Baseball history. However, he is remembered for his accomplishments in the clutch. Why do I bring up Reggie Jackson? We all must experience failure to achieve success.”

~Gabriel Almanzar ’05, creative director of CBS News, during his May 2023 Commencement Eve Torchlight remarks

The Importance of Study Abroad

“My study abroad experience was so significant for me because it was the first time I had really done anything on my own. It was a bit scary going in, but it helped me develop my sense of independence and responsibility for myself, as well as helped me learn a lot about myself and who I am outside of my immediate circle of family and friends.”

~Meghan Johansson ’08, artist management professional at Cherrytree Music Company working alongside such award-winning artists as musicians Sting and Shaggy

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