Hank Paulson
Straight Talk with Hank Paulson
Leadership, Higher Education, and the Importance of HBCUs with Dr. Ruth Simmons
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From growing up in the Midwest to leading Goldman Sachs and then serving his country as Treasury Secretary, Hank Paulson offers a unique point of view and a life experience unlike many Americans. With Straight Talk, Hank brings this experience to his conversations with the world’s prominent leaders and thinkers, exchanging a lifetime of stories and lessons from both the private and public sectors. Each episode reveals compelling viewpoints, topical discussion, and behind-the-scenes stories. Dr. Ruth Simmons (President, Prairie View A&M University) joins Hank Paulson on the podcast to share the obstacles she encountered early in life, her parents’ lives as sharecroppers, and how they empowered her to get an education. Simmons discusses higher ed and the important work of HBCUs, her views on leadership, and the need to keep learning and be open to what people have to teach.
Host
Henry M. Paulson Jr.
Founder and Chairman | Paulson Institute
Henry M. Paulson, Jr., is a business leader, conservationist, statesman, and author who is the founder and chairman of the Paulson Institute and executive chairman of TPG Rise Climate. He served as the 74th U.S. Secretary of the Treasury from 2006 to 2009, where he led the response to the...
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Episode Guest
Dr. Ruth Simmons
President's Distinguished Fellow | Rice University
Dr. Ruth Simmons is a groundbreaking leader in education, making history as the first Black woman to serve as president of an Ivy League university. Throughout her career, she has been a champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion, working tirelessly to expand opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Her leadership...
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