Karin Hurt - Teachers Make a Difference - Dr. Henry Sims

The speaker shares their journey of discovering Dr. Henry Sims while researching organizational communication at the University of Maryland. After meeting Dr. Sims, they discuss self-directed work teams and co-publish a paper. Dr. Sims advises against pursuing a PhD, suggesting a career in organizations instead. He introduces the speaker to a former student at Bell Atlantic, leading to a dream job. The speaker later publishes a book with Dr. Sims writing the foreword, maintaining a lasting mentorship.

What was the narrator's initial reaction upon discovering Dr. Henry Sims was teaching at their university?

• They decided to email him immediately.

• They ignored the information.

• They ran across campus to meet him.

• They dropped out of their course.

What was the main topic of discussion during the narrator's first meeting with Dr. Sims?

• The importance of a PhD.

• Self-directed work teams.

• The history of the University of Maryland.

• The future of organizational communication.

What significant opportunity did Dr. Sims offer the narrator?

• A scholarship for further studies.

• A co-publishing opportunity.

• A teaching position at the university.

• A chance to lead a research team.

What advice did Dr. Sims give the narrator regarding their career path?

• To pursue a PhD immediately.

• To change their field of study.

• To focus on research and teaching.

• To work in organizations instead of academia.

How did the narrator's relationship with Dr. Sims influence their professional journey?

• It made them switch to a different field.

• It resulted in a job at Bell Atlantic.

• It led to a teaching position at the university.

• It discouraged them from writing books.