Leadership Lessons From The 2012 Academy Awards
3. Use your age to your advantage: Christopher Plummer, winner of the Best Supporting Actor award, had no apologies about his 82 years, showing the world that he was hardly over the hill. Grace, maturity, and a sense of humor about yourself will always add to the conversation. That’s what diversity is about. And take note! He beat out a young buck playing a recent number-crunching Harvard grad in Moneyball. Remember that youth doesn’t always prevail.
4. Give credit where credit is due: Meryl Streep thanked her husband first and her hair and makeup guy second. She showed leadership by broadening the spotlight to include her important teammates. For someone who absorbs her characters so completely, she shows up in public as exactly who she is. Streep’s confidence and self awareness shows a special kind of emotional intelligence: she makes people feel comfortable around her, even when she is winning. And we love her for it.
By Betsy Massar While Joan and Melissa Rivers commented on Oscar styles, Master Admissions focused on the lessons for leadership, especially for those thinking about applying to business school, a job, or accepting an international award.
and the Worst - Sandra Bullock in Marchesa! While you were tucked up in bed last night, the crème de la crème of Hollywood were stepping onto the red carpet for the 84th Academy Awards. Of course, Daily stayed up until the wee hours to bring you
