Running with the Bulls: Leadership lessons from USF President Rhea Law

This week, we are speaking with University of South Florida President, Rhea Law. Together, we chat about how Rhea tackles leading a 16,000-employee organization, leadership advice for students, being invited into the Association of American Universities (AAU), and a status update on a new football stadium. 

Rhea Law was named president of USF in March 2022. She’s the eighth president in USF history and the first USF alum to serve as president. 

3 Takeaways:

1. (00:55) The principles of leadership are the same in business as they are in academics 
2. (14:00) When you are merging two entities, it is about culture and trust
3. (21:30) The best thing a student can do to better themselves is to soak up everything

Timestamps:

(00:28) What are some leadership lessons you have learned over your time as USF President?

(04:30) As a leader, how did you set up communication systems?

(06:20) How did you end up as USF President?

(10:40) You started as interim president, what made you want to be president?

(12:10) Are there any leaders you try to emulate?

(13:35) What did you learn from the merger of the law firm?

(15:40) Tell us about USF’s new football stadium

(17:40) Tell us about becoming part of AAU

(20:55) What advice do you give to students about leadership?

(22:30) Hot seat questions

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