In this series of videos produced by the Faculty’s Communications team, Cookie Lazarus, BCL’65, offers a look back on his storied career, summarized in the form of twelve lessons he’s learned since graduation. He dedicated his talk to the Class of 2015.
Lessons 1-3
Lesson 1: Don’t be afraid to fail in whatever you do
Lesson 2: Honesty and integrity are key to your business and success
Lesson 3: Never be afraid to say you don’t know the answer to a question
Lessons 4-6
Lesson 4: Always surround yourself with good people
Lesson 5: Focus on the challenge: don’t put your feelings ahead of the job
Lesson 6: Learn what it takes to ‘work the room’
Lessons 7-9
Lesson 7: Rely on gut instinct when dealing with people at every level
Lesson 8: My best legal venture: my involvement in the gaming industry
Lesson 9: Getting involved in great causes or charitable foundations is rewarding
Lessons 10-12
Lesson 10: In life, as in work, always try to over-deliver
Lesson 11: Prepare well for any negotiation or meeting with decision makers
Lesson 12: Having courage: the Margaret Trudeau syndrome
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