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Mike Sievert Advises Undergrads to “Follow Your Competence”

T-Mobile CEO, Mike Sievert, recently spoke to the 2023 undergraduates of the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business.  Sievert gave his advice to the graduates to follow their competencies instead of following their passions. This is because “following your passion” tends to make men and women conform to societal expectations and gender roles.  He wrote:Here’s what I mean. Even though something like a first job out of college (or beyond!) may not seem like it speaks … [read full article]