A Conversation with Kenneth Lewis - Robinson Video Center, Robinson College of Business

Robinson College of Business

Georgia State University

Kenneth Lewis
CEO, Bank America

His commencement
address

Biography of
Lewis

K E N N E T H L E W I S
Summer 2003 Commencement Speaker

On August 3, 2003, Kenneth D. Lewis, chairman and chief executive officer of Bank of America, not only challenged students to strive to meet a higher standard in their personal and professional life, he provided real-life examples of people who have met that challenge during his commencement address to the Robinson College of Business's graduating class of 2003.

Here Lewis, who was recently named to Forbes list of the "Most Powerful 25 People in Business," shares his advice for students, thoughts on the characteristics of a good leader and what Robinson and Georgia State mean to him.


	Your commencement address focused on "achieving higher standards" which is also the tagline for your company. How does this relate to Bank of America and did you want to convey to students?	Video (0:51)
	What advice do you have for students preparing for a career in business?	Video (1:04)
	Forbes magazine has named you to their list of the "Most Powerful 25 People in Business." Obviously one of the reasons you are on that list is the leadership you've displayed over the years. In your mind, what are the most important characteristics of a good leader?	Video (0:55)
	Yours is a global business as are most businesses today. How does this change the way students should prepare for their careers in the future?	Video (1:55)
	You have shown a great degree of loyalty and connectedness to your alma mater, Georgia State University and the Robinson College of Business. What has made you stay so close to the school?	Video (1:58)

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