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A Liberal Education: Preparation for Career Success

Huffington Post - Opinion Piece

December 6, 2011

Lots of self-help books, pundits and well-intentioned family, friends and advisors encourage college students to "major in something practical." But as someone who spent many years assessing the skills and talents of management prospects for a wide range of disciplines and industries, I know that the candidates who were the most attractive manager prospects were those with a well-exercised mind, leadership potential, and the passion to make a difference. These success factors can be cultivated in many ways, but all are best developed by taking courses in the liberal arts and sciences.

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