Episode notes
Richard Reich, Director of Data Science Shared Resources and former psychology professor, joins host Taymeyah Al-Toubah to talk teaching, leadership, and the unexpected ways poetry and data science overlap.
Why hit play:
- Hear how Richard’s path from psychology to data science reflects the beauty of nonlinear journeys — and why he still misses the classroom.
- Learn the surprising role of poetry in his leadership — and how sharing verses at work changed how people see him.
- Steal his mindset on hiring and mentoring: why humility and collaboration matter more than credentials or IQ.
- Discover how wisdom, not just knowledge, shapes the kind of leaders people actually want to follow.
- Get a glimpse into the rhythms of his daily life — from raising five sons to taking power naps that fuel his leadership.
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