John Kotter - Teachers Make a Difference - Paul Lawrence

The speaker reflects on influential teachers, highlighting Paul Laurence, their thesis advisor at Harvard, who defied negative stereotypes of academia. Paul treated the speaker as a colleague, fostering independence and motivation, which had a profound impact on their life. The speaker expresses gratitude for Paul's mentorship.

What impact did Paul Laurence's attitude have on the author?

In what ways did Paul Laurence help the author think independently?