This is an inspiring, can't-miss episode.
Today’s guest, Dr. Bob Scott, is President Emeritus of Adelphi University and served 15 years as acting president. Previously, he served 15 years as president of Ramapo College, and held positions at Cornell University and the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. The experience and perspective he brings to today's conversation are invaluable.
Dr. Scott provides priceless wisdom that you are sure to grow from. He discusses the true nature of success, defining it in terms of communities and people’s lives and measuring it based on ‘giving’ rather than ‘getting’. He discusses the difference between a healthy ego and a toxic ego, and much more.
Dr. Scott recently wrote a short essay on the topic, entitled "What is Success?", based on a speech he gave at a Long Island award ceremony.
Dr. Scott defines 3 main principles of success:
- Talent – These are the gifts we’re born with. Dr. Scott asks, how will you use your unique talents to be truly successful in life?
- Time – This is the aspect that treats every person equally. How do you spend your time? If you sacrifice time with family for more work, will it truly lead to a successful, meaningful life?
- Treasure – These are the things we acquire in life, both material and immaterial, given and earned. But their value doesn’t lie in possessing them, it lies in how we use them to make a difference in the world.
“It’s not about 'getting' – money, status, power – it’s about giving one’s talent, time, and treasure.” —Dr. Bob Scott
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Dr. Bob Scott is President Emeritus at Adelphi University. He was Adelphi’s 9th President from 2000-2015. Previously, he was President of Ramapo College for 15 years and held many prior positions in higher ed. Institutions he’s touched throughout his career continue to honor his success. He can be reached directly at [email protected].
Adelphi University is a leading higher education institution, with over 150 years of history at Garden City, Long Island campus, and at other locations in the New York City area.