Balanced is a great word to describe Josh Lee, a 2014 MBA graduate of the Weatherhead School of Management. He has both the strong technical skills needed to launch products in today’s digital intensive business world and the leadership skills to inspire the teams needed to make it happen. This is also the reason he chose to get his MBA from Weatherhead.
“The main reason I chose Weatherhead was the school’s reputation for being very heavy in the academics and being a wholistic offering across all the different practices, as well as never downplaying the soft skills to lead and inspire others,” said Lee.
Lee spearheaded major product design projects for such brands as Rite Aid, Fashionphile and Nordstrom rack. “I love leading product teams and inventing stuff, because it allows me to be a builder of builders, “explained Lee.
Get to Know More About Lee:
What is your favorite memory at Weatherhead?
“Karaoke nights at the Jolly Scholar, ideating/competing with classmates.”
What is something interesting you're working on personally or professionally?
"I design and build electric guitars in my free time. It requires you to be very multidisciplinary and I can often get lost in it."
What advice would you share with current students?
"Some wisdom given to me before attending WSOM was "GAIN/MAINTAIN PERSPECTIVE." Here's some ways that have helped me when I needed it:
- Go hard - go deep into hobbies and own them. You'll find answers in simple things you love.
- Be compassionate - caring for others can lead to answers about yourself.
- Stay vulnerable - be brutally honest/genuine with yourself."