Hi listeners, read here. On May 12th, I gave a commencement address at Vanderbilt University

and published it on LinkedIn. In preparing for the speech, I reflected on the lessons from

personal experiences across my career that were the most impactful in my life. I included

four of those lessons in this speech, which I'll read to you today. Whether you're a recent

graduate, a long time alumni, or have never been to college, these lessons can apply and

building up better and more meaningful business, career, and life. For anyone starting a new

chapter this year from graduates to founders, endless potential lies ahead of you. In new

challenges, new jobs, and perhaps most importantly, in the potential to change and improve the

world. I hope the stories I'll share in this speech will be helpful reminders of the most

important investment you will make no matter your career. I wish you the best while you embark

on this new era of your lives and congratulations.

We'll start the show in a moment. Afterward from our premier brand partner, Capital One Business.

I had a candidate who was a little bit reserved and quiet and held back. I remember thinking,

is this going to be one of my rock stars? I wasn't sure yet.

That's Jean Lee. She leads card services and strategy at Capital One. When it comes to

interviews, she's considered an in-house MVP.

You're looking for heart. That's very much an attitude, not an aptitude thing. So the

specific question I'll ask is, tell me about a time you helped someone when it had nothing

to do with the results you're trying to deliver.

But this time her question was met with an awkward silence. I was like, oh no, does he

not have an example? If he can't give me an example of elevating up here, I would struggle

to be excited to have him on my team.

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