In 2007, Dr. Michael Sorrell faced a life-altering decision. He was part of an ownership group that was on the verge of purchasing the NBA\u2019s Memphis Grizzlies and he would serve as the team\u2019s president following the completion of the deal \u2014 a dream come true for him. At the same time, he was approached by Paul Quinn College, a failing institution, to serve as the historically Black college\u2019s president in the interim while they sought out a permanent appointment to take over the role \u2014 a search that was proving difficult as the school continued to falter. Dr. Sorrell accepted the role, hoping it would be a brief side quest on his journey to becoming an NBA executive. In reality, it marked the beginning of a transformative and innovative era for the school that continues to this day. Dr. Sorrell has spearheaded one of the great turnaround stories of our time \u2014 leading Paul Quinn\u2019s evolution from one of the worst in the nation to a higher education powerhouse. As the longest-tenured president in the college\u2019s history, he has instilled a \u201cWE Over Me\u201d mentality in students, faculty, and the community at large and has been revered throughout his historic tenure for his ability to reimagine organizations to better serve the needs of the people that depend on them. He is a testament to the power of purpose and vision. Dr. Sorrell\u2019s talks center on why the simplest approach to leadership is often the most effective one. As he engages the audience with the experiences that led him to Paul Quinn College, and the turnaround that followed, he introduces them to his \u201cFour Ls\u201d for leading with impact.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"