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People

Life Lessons: Reflections From the U.S. Navy's 70th Secretary

John H. Dalton WG71 looks back on his impact on the branch and the joys and challenges of putting pen to paper to record his experiences.

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People

Life Lessons: Take Charge of Your Own Narrative

Since losing his sight at an early age, Russell Redenbaugh WG69 has written his own story as a successful investor, book author, and jiu-jitsu champion.

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People

Life Lessons: Shattering Ceilings and Living Fearlessly

Myrna De Jesus WG70, the first woman president of the Wharton Club of New York, on following passions, trying new things, and her most difficult decision

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People

Life Lessons: A State Department Diplomat's Global Perspective

Eugene Aaron WG73 on the intricacies of international work, the importance of proving your worth, and his motivations for writing a memoir

Portrait of alumnus Rick Perkins.
People

Life Lessons: A CFO's Path to Nonprofit Nirvana

Rick Perkins WG70 on revitalizing the Kimmel Center, the importance of adapting to different bosses, and knowing when to retire

Portrait of alumna Caren Byrd.
People

Life Lessons: A Banking Trailblazer Looks Back

Caren Byrd WG70 on five decades at Morgan Stanley, what it means to be successful, and her most valuable advice as a mentor

Alumnus Bob Crandall.
People

Life Lessons: Reflections of an Airline Industry Legend

Former American Airlines chief Robert L. Crandall WG60 shares thoughts on his career, effective leadership, and fostering creativity.

Alumnus Angel Martin.
People

Meet Wharton's Oldest Living Alumnus

Angel Martín W39 WG40 reflects on his storied career and the secrets to a long life.

Leonard A. Lauder.
People

Leonard Lauder W54 on Business, Philanthropy, and Life

The chairman emeritus and former CEO of the Estée Lauder Companies reflects on success, tough business decisions, and making an impact.

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People

Life Lessons: Wisdom From a VC Luminary

Brentwood Associates co-founder Fred Warren ME60 WG61 on what makes a good venture capitalist, finding fulfillment, and betting on Steve Jobs.

People

Life Lessons: The Four-Dimensional Matrix and the One-Box Rule

Former Goldman Sachs executive David B. Ford WG70 on what matters most in business, family, and life.

Keshub Mahindra W47
People

Life Lessons With Keshub Mahindra W47

Wharton's senior-most alumnus in India reflects on his faith in humanity, his passion for helping others, and his voracious reading habits.

Life Lessons: Perfectionism and Forging New Paths
People

Life Lessons: Perfectionism and Forging New Paths

Public relations maven and author Anne Sceia Klein W64 on overcoming gender bias in business and what she learned from giraffes.

Life Lessons: Reflections of a Hedge Fund Pioneer
People

Life Lessons: Reflections of a Hedge Fund Pioneer

Steinhardt, Fine, Berkowitz & Co. co-founder Jerrold Fine W64 on his core values, his new book, and pitching to Pete Rose.

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People
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Leadership
Spring/Summer 2025

Life Lessons: Reflections From the U.S. Navy's 70th Secretary

John H. Dalton WG71 looks back on his impact on the branch and the joys and challenges of putting pen to paper to record his experiences.

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People
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Leadership
Fall/Winter 2024

Life Lessons: Take Charge of Your Own Narrative

Since losing his sight at an early age, Russell Redenbaugh WG69 has written his own story as a successful investor, book author, and jiu-jitsu champion.

Portrait of a woman with straight hair facing sideways and wearing a black jacket and a patterned scarf.
People
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Careers
Spring/Summer 2024

Life Lessons: Shattering Ceilings and Living Fearlessly

Myrna De Jesus WG70, the first woman president of the Wharton Club of New York, on following passions, trying new things, and her most difficult decision

Portrait of a man in a button-down shirt looking out to the left.
People
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Government
Fall/Winter 2023

Life Lessons: A State Department Diplomat's Global Perspective

Eugene Aaron WG73 on the intricacies of international work, the importance of proving your worth, and his motivations for writing a memoir

Portrait of alumnus Rick Perkins.
People
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Finance
Spring/Summer 2023

Life Lessons: A CFO's Path to Nonprofit Nirvana

Rick Perkins WG70 on revitalizing the Kimmel Center, the importance of adapting to different bosses, and knowing when to retire

Portrait of alumna Caren Byrd.
People
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Finance
Fall/Winter 2022

Life Lessons: A Banking Trailblazer Looks Back

Caren Byrd WG70 on five decades at Morgan Stanley, what it means to be successful, and her most valuable advice as a mentor

Alumnus Bob Crandall.
People
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Leadership
Spring/Summer 2022

Life Lessons: Reflections of an Airline Industry Legend

Former American Airlines chief Robert L. Crandall WG60 shares thoughts on his career, effective leadership, and fostering creativity.

Alumnus Angel Martin.
People
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Government
Fall/Winter 2021

Meet Wharton's Oldest Living Alumnus

Angel Martín W39 WG40 reflects on his storied career and the secrets to a long life.

Leonard A. Lauder.
People
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Retail
Spring/Summer 2021

Leonard Lauder W54 on Business, Philanthropy, and Life

The chairman emeritus and former CEO of the Estée Lauder Companies reflects on success, tough business decisions, and making an impact.

1
People
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PE/VC
Fall/Winter 2020

Life Lessons: Wisdom From a VC Luminary

Brentwood Associates co-founder Fred Warren ME60 WG61 on what makes a good venture capitalist, finding fulfillment, and betting on Steve Jobs.

People
/
Leadership
Spring/Summer 2020

Life Lessons: The Four-Dimensional Matrix and the One-Box Rule

Former Goldman Sachs executive David B. Ford WG70 on what matters most in business, family, and life.

Keshub Mahindra W47
People
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International
Fall/Winter 2019

Life Lessons With Keshub Mahindra W47

Wharton's senior-most alumnus in India reflects on his faith in humanity, his passion for helping others, and his voracious reading habits.

Life Lessons: Perfectionism and Forging New Paths
People
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Alumni News
Spring/Summer 2019

Life Lessons: Perfectionism and Forging New Paths

Public relations maven and author Anne Sceia Klein W64 on overcoming gender bias in business and what she learned from giraffes.

Life Lessons: Reflections of a Hedge Fund Pioneer
People
/
Finance
Fall/Winter 2018

Life Lessons: Reflections of a Hedge Fund Pioneer

Steinhardt, Fine, Berkowitz & Co. co-founder Jerrold Fine W64 on his core values, his new book, and pitching to Pete Rose.

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