Holding Doors

In this conversation with Dr. Cié Gee from the University of Texas at San Antonio we explore the idea of leadership through the roles of line leader and door holder–familiar responsibilities from elementary school. Dr. Gee argues that the door holder is a less glamorous but potentially more important role than the line leader, and we discuss ways door holding opportunities present themselves in the normal course of work.   

Key Takeaways:

• Being the line leader can be fun, but being a door holder is a critical role for the success of any venture. 
• Leadership doesn’t require a title, and it doesn’t require grand gestures to convey care and concern for the people one is leading. As Mother Teresa said, “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.”
• If you’re thinking about someone who held a door for you at some point in your career, reach out to them to let them know the effect they had on you.  

Host:

Doug McKenna
University Registrar, George Mason University
cmckenn@gmu.edu   

Guests:

Dr. Cié Gee
Associate Vice Provost for Career-Engaged Learning, University of Texas at San Antonio
ginnifer.gee@utsa.edu 

References and Additional Information:

Core Competencies: Leadership and Management

Cie Gee

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ciegee/