Hillary A. Sale
Agnes Williams Sesquicentennial Professor of Leadership and Corporate Governance and Professor of Management
Georgetown University
Why is teaching leadership in law schools important?
It’s a great way for students to examine their purpose in being a lawyer and to take ownership of their careers and opportunities.
If you teach a leadership course, what’s the title and brief description of the course?
Women and Leadership. This is a skills-focused course that covers research related to gender and work and focuses on skills like strategic networking and self-advocacy.
If you use a textbook or book, what do you use?
Harvard Business School Case Studies.
What’s your favorite leadership book? Why?
Carla Harris, Strategize to Win and Barsh and Cranston, How Remarkable Women Lead. Both are terrific, practical, and strategic books.
What’s your favorite leadership quote?
Respect first, liking second.