Mary Patterson McPherson, former Vice President of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, President Emerita of Bryn Mawr College and current Executive Officer of the American Philosophical Society, hosted a dinner discussion at the Mellon Foundation for guests of The Presidential Practice. Current presidents, former presidents, search consultants, and other academic experts shared their thoughts about the presidency, new presidents and boards of trustees. To read the transcript of this discussion, please click on the link above
Richard Kneedler, President Emeritus of Franklin & Marshall College, provides some practical advice about financial matters.
Stephen Lewis, President Emeritus of Carleton College, writes a memo to new presidents.
Stress Relief for Presidents
Apart from the everyday hassles that every person faces, presidents have particularly provoking jobs. They, therefore, need particularly pleasant pastimes. One of our former clients blew glass in her attic, and one of our current presidents designs and makes necklaces. We know a lot of runners, walkers, joggers, tennis and golf players. We have worked with an internationally acclaimed cellist and a Frank Sinatra-like singer. And among TPP’s own team, we have two presidential partner/poets whose poems we share below. You’ll note that both are also baseball fans, another good stress reliever.
We welcome hearing about your own pastimes and will share them with your permission. Just e-mail Ann Duffield at:
