Caneris reflects on leadership qualities
By: Anthony Cesarini
Issue date: 3/16/07 Section: News
Originally published: 3/16/07 at 12:58 PM EST
Last update: 3/16/07 at 12:57 PM EST
Originally published: 3/16/07 at 12:58 PM EST
Last update: 3/16/07 at 12:57 PM EST
One way Caneris said he knew had done a good job as vice president was that he was able to choose his replacement. He explained that he chose his successor, James Tucker, in the same way he hired his employees; there was no national search involved.
Caneris also told the audience that when good leaders see trouble coming, they meet it. He also said that most trouble in an organization is caused by people who want to be important and do something to hurt the organization.
Caneris told students that they shouldn't measure success by comparing themselves to others; rather, they should compare their accomplishments to their individual abilities.
"Reputation is the road to power," he said. "Hard work is the yeast that rises the dough."
Caneris told students that once they got a job, they should read over the job description and then rip it up.
"You're not going to get ahead if you just do your job description," he said.
Caneris feels that doing more is the key to advancement.
"If you're doing the work, sooner or later somebody's gotta give you the title because they need you," he said.
During his speech, Caneris told the audience that he was very happy about the time he spent at Drexel.
"I've met my Carnegie Hall," he said.
The luncheon ended with a standing ovation for Caneris, who will retire later this year.
Caneris also told the audience that when good leaders see trouble coming, they meet it. He also said that most trouble in an organization is caused by people who want to be important and do something to hurt the organization.
Caneris told students that they shouldn't measure success by comparing themselves to others; rather, they should compare their accomplishments to their individual abilities.
"Reputation is the road to power," he said. "Hard work is the yeast that rises the dough."
Caneris told students that once they got a job, they should read over the job description and then rip it up.
"You're not going to get ahead if you just do your job description," he said.
Caneris feels that doing more is the key to advancement.
"If you're doing the work, sooner or later somebody's gotta give you the title because they need you," he said.
During his speech, Caneris told the audience that he was very happy about the time he spent at Drexel.
"I've met my Carnegie Hall," he said.
The luncheon ended with a standing ovation for Caneris, who will retire later this year.
