Nate’s Notes 162: Chancellor Doug Girod | “I Have More Bosses Now than I’ve Ever Had in My Life”

Thanks for listening to this episode of Meikles & Dimes.

In several different industries that Doug has worked, he’s seen that some things are constant.

The importance of taking criticism constructively. Listening before you speak. Being consistent as a leader, and not having a bad day.

All simple ideas. Please take them seriously.

Doug Girod Bio:

Doug Girod is the chancellor of the University of Kansas. Under his leadership, KU has recruited the largest freshman class in history and earned the highest designation for the KU Cancer Center.  Before becoming chancellor, Doug was a head and neck surgeon and served as executive vice chancellor at KU Medical Center.

Doug earned his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of California at Davis and his medical degree from the University of California at San Francisco. He also served in the United States Navy Reserve for 15 years, rising to the rank of lieutenant commander and earning the Meritorious Service Medal.

I hope you enjoy learning from Chancellor Doug Girod today.