Patricia Phillips Teachers Make a Difference - David Cook and Bob Slagter

The speaker reflects on the significant influence of two mentors: David Cook, a high school art teacher who encouraged creative thinking and non-compliance with norms, and Bob Slaughter, a statistics professor who instilled a deep understanding of statistics and public speaking. These mentors shaped the speaker's professional journey, highlighting the importance of creativity, mathematics, and effective communication in decision-making and research.

What lesson did the speaker learn from their high school art teacher, David Cook?

• The importance of always following the rules

• The value of non-compliance and thinking differently

• The necessity of memorizing formulas

• The fear of public speaking

Who was Dr. Bob Slaughter in the speaker's life?

• A public speaking coach

• A statistics professor in their Master's program

• A high school art teacher

• A business partner

What subjects did the speaker initially have no interest in during their undergraduate studies?

• History and geography

• Statistics and public speaking

• Art and design

• Physics and chemistry

How did Dr. Bob Slaughter help the speaker in their professional development?

• By offering public speaking workshops

• By providing business opportunities

• By involving them in statistics labs and impact studies

• By teaching them art techniques

What did the speaker learn about the value of research and analytics?

• They are only applicable to mathematics

• They are only useful in academic settings

• They are essential for making informed decisions in organizations

• They are irrelevant in today's world