Grace Ueng, a performance coach and founder of Savvy Growth, recently attended her 35th Harvard Business School reunion. The experience had a profound impact on her, and she shared her insights on the importance of connection and leadership.

Leadership Lessons

One of the highlights of the reunion was a talk by Professor Leslie John, who discussed her research on vulnerability and its role in building trust and strengthening relationships. Ueng found the talk resonated with her own experiences as a coach and her observations of effective leaders.

Ueng also had the opportunity to lead a reunion session, where she shared personal stories and encouraged others to do the same. The result was a deeper and more meaningful conversation, one that created space for others to participate and connect.

Personal Evolution

Ueng reflected on her own evolution since business school, from a focus on marketing to a greater interest in organizational behavior, behavioral science, and performance psychology. She realized that her coaching work and personal experiences had taught her the value of creating space for others to participate and connect.

The reunion was a reminder that connection is not created by having all the answers, but by creating space for others to participate. Ueng’s experience is a valuable lesson for leaders and individuals alike, highlighting the importance of vulnerability, trust, and meaningful conversation.

Original reporting: WRAL Raleigh — read the source article.