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OSU professors talk about leadership Lydia Watkins Staff Reporter
Joshua Cleary
Leadership doesn’t come with a script or a title, it takes self awareness and acceptance, Oklahoma State University professors said. Two OSU professors spoke on their personal takeaway messages from their time at the HERS Institute. “It’s important to learn about what you do and don’t want to do, and to be aware of the leadership roles you have,” said Jennifer Borland, associate professor of art, graphic design and art history. Once someone has learned what they want and don’t want to do, they should be more accepting of themselves and understand there are different forms of leadership, said Li Miao, professor of hospitality and tourism management.
If someone has learned they don’t enjoy the role they play, they should back away without damaging any current or future relationships.. “In certain situations, it’s ok to explain how something isn’t working by presenting something else you would enjoy doing more,” Borland said. Another takeaway message Borland and Miao shared is to be thoughtful of time. “Accept that every little thing won’t get done,” Borland said. “Things will be late sometimes, but it won’t be catastrophic.” It is important to let go of perfection on some projects. It can be difficult, but everyone needs to remember they still have control, Borland said. This can be hard, but Miao said she has a way she is able to do it. “I put on my calendar 30 minutes
to sit and think,” Miao said. “It helps to sit and reflect so I don’t forget what I am doing and why.” After the speech was over, audience members wrote the last part of their notes, and clapped for the speakers. Emily Graham, assistant professor of history, said she enjoyed the speech. “A great message was the importance of moving past our own discomfort,” Graham said. “It’s something I have struggled with in the past.” Another audience member took away some information, which were the different ways women can lead. Hayla May is a graduate student and said her biggest takeaway is leading comes with different styles. “There isn’t just one set way,” May said. “There are multiple ways to lead.” news.ed@ocolly.com
Infrastructure bill inches along after clearing Senate hurdle
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Tribune News Service WASHINGTON — A $550 billion infrastructure bill that’s key to President Joe Biden’s agenda cleared a procedural hurdle in the
U.S. Senate, but objections from at least one Republican could push final passage into next week. While the timeline remains fluid, the 67-27 vote to end debate on the bipartisan compromise measure puts the legislation on track to pass after weeks of negotiations between the White House and Republican
and Democratic lawmakers. THE SENATE ADJOURNED SATURDAY EVENING AFTER A DAY OF FITS AND STARTS AND WILL RECONVENE SUNDAY. BUT IT IS UNCLEAR WHETHER DEBATE WILL STRETCH INTO NEXT WEEK. Timing for the bill’s passage
depends on senators reaching agreement on final changes to consider, including a possible vote on new cryptocurrency rules, as well as running down the clock. At least one GOP senator, Bill Hagerty of Tennessee, said he’ll object to any effort See Bill on pg.2