Leadership] May is commencement season (2026 version)

MAY the commencement season

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Hi All,

May is a special month. Not only is it my birthday month, but it's also commencement season in the US! Although my own university graduation was 13 years ago (Yay go Purple!), I like to watch commencement speeches in May to feel inspired and go back to the basics! It is my annual tradition so to speak.

My friend from the US just shared her son's ceremony this year. I'm happy for her proud parent moment, and it definitely gave me a moment of balm for my homesick nostalgia.

Sharing some of my favorites from this year's season. Which one is your favorite?

Below is Virginia Tech's ceremony:

Enjoy!

"Your HARVARD label should be the last thing people notice about you!" He is a legend of PIVOT! Loved his coco shows and continue to love his podcasts.

"Happiness and climbing require the same energy; use it wisely." ANDREW ROSS SORKIN. Rose to the radar of influence with "Too Big To Fail."

From ENGINEER to CEO.

The legend himself.

The embodiment of AMERICAN ENTERPRENEURIALISM! #SPANX. I love her and husband's teamwork as well.

Mr. Solomon on the podium.

His PRINCIPLES book is the classic.

Such a story teller!

Lessons of career longevity. #CHAMPIONSHIP

humor time!

and of course, we close with the classics!