Randall Stephenson
AT&T
Dallas, TX USA
"I have the fortune of doing these great things for AT&T, but if I don't get to spend time with my family, that's not success in my mind. If I am not successful in establishing relationships, I'm failing."
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Accounting
University of Central Oklahoma
Graduate Degree
Accounting
University of Central Oklahoma
Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
Growing up, never imagined he'd become a CEO; in fact, started out in animal husbandry and agriculture.
2.
The son of an agricultural entrepreneur, he was encouraged to forgo college and enter the family business.
3.
Tried to follow his father's footsteps, but lacked aptitude and passion for it; decided to go to college instead.
4.
Believes college isn't right for everyone, but it was for him; exposed him to concepts he hadn't considered, like business, which he fell in love with.
5.
After college, went to business school and got a job at Southwestern Bell where he climbed the ranks.
6.
Today, knows his title screams "success," but he doesn't tie success to status; it's having a well-rounded life.
7.
Wouldn't be where he is without college; it gave him the ability to question what other people wanted for him and think for himself.