Bryan Law on Starting a New University in Angola

In Chapter 20 of 23 in his 2014 Capture Your Flag interview, business strategist Bryan Law answers "How Are You Going About Starting a New University in Africa?" After meeting Guerra Frietas while studying at Northwestern University, Law joins Freitas' volunteer team to help build a new university in Angola. Law shares steps he and the team have taken to build credibility get a top-tier team of volunteer professionals to help build the school.

Bryan Law is a Principal in the Global Business Strategy Group at Google and a board member at Angola University. Previously, he was a manager at Monitor, management consulting firm. He has worked in consulting roles at Watson Wyatt and Mercer. He earned an MBA from the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Business and a BA from Georgetown University. 

Bryan Law on What Marriage Teaches About Teamwork

In Chapter 21 of 23 in his 2014 Capture Your Flag interview, business strategist Bryan Law answers "What Has Marriage Taught You About Teamwork?" As newlyweds, Law and his wife learn that marriage is about making decisions that are best for the couple. He finds making collective decisions with his wife brings a better perspective into thinking about problems and, ultimately, leads to better decisions.

Bryan Law is a Principal in the Global Business Strategy Group at Google and a board member at Angola University. Previously, he was a manager at Monitor, management consulting firm. He has worked in consulting roles at Watson Wyatt and Mercer. He earned an MBA from the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Business and a BA from Georgetown University. 

How Getting Married Changes Your Priorities

In Chapter 22 of 23 in his 2014 Capture Your Flag interview, business strategist Bryan Law answers "How Are Your Personal Priorities Changing As You Get Older?" After getting married, Law finds he is more selective about what he is and is not willing to do. He focuses more on the type of work he enjoys that will give him opportunities to create impact in his work and maintain a work-life balance.

Bryan Law is a Principal in the Global Business Strategy Group at Google and a board member at Angola University. Previously, he was a manager at Monitor, management consulting firm. He has worked in consulting roles at Watson Wyatt and Mercer. He earned an MBA from the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Business and a BA from Georgetown University. 

Getting Advice for Making Big Decisions in Your 30s

In Chapter 23 of 23 in his 2014 Capture Your Flag interview, business strategist Bryan Law answers "At This Point in Your Life, Where Are You Seeking Advice and Coaching?" Now in his thirties, Law shares how he gets advice from a network of people to make more informed decisions. From teacher mentors from Georgetown to an inspiring Angolan friend to his parents to his spouse, Law finds willing people to support him as he faces key life decisions. He shares how the process of getting advice and coaching is less about being asked provocative questions that help him come to terms with decisions he makes.

Bryan Law is a Principal in the Global Business Strategy Group at Google and a board member at Angola University. Previously, he was a manager at Monitor, management consulting firm. He has worked in consulting roles at Watson Wyatt and Mercer. He earned an MBA from the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Business and a BA from Georgetown University. 

Ramsey Pryor on Building a Work Ethic to Get the Most Out of Life

In Chapter 1 of 16 in his 2014 Capture Your Flag interview, product management executive Ramsey Pryor answers "Where Did You Learn Your Work Ethic?" Pryor shares how from a Baskin-Robbins job at age 14 through his current job at IBM, he has honed his work ethic. He finds project-based work with short deadlines are best for keeping him engaged and busy. His parents teach him to value life outside work and make it a priority set limits on work goals to enjoy life outside work.

Ramsey Pryor is a product management executive at IBM focused on cloud-based collaboration and security software products. Previously he was VP Product Marketing at Outblaze, acquired by IBM. Pryor earned an MBA from IESE Business School in Barcelona, Spain and a BA in Economics and Spanish from Northwestern University.  

Ramsey Pryor on How Moving Often as a Child Shapes Adult Life

In Chapter 2 of 16 in his 2014 Capture Your Flag interview, product management executive Ramsey Pryor answers "What Childhood Experiences Have Been Most Fundamental to Shaping Who You Are Today?" Pryor shares how moving often as a child taught him to be better at adapting and embracing new environments. Living in rural and urban areas also gives Pryor an appreciation for and an ability to relate to small town values and urban living.

Ramsey Pryor is a product management executive at IBM focused on cloud-based collaboration and security software products. Previously he was VP Product Marketing at Outblaze, acquired by IBM. Pryor earned an MBA from IESE Business School in Barcelona, Spain and a BA in Economics and Spanish from Northwestern University.  

Why You Appreciate Family More As You Get Older

In Chapter 3 of 16 in his 2014 Capture Your Flag interview, product management executive Ramsey Pryor answers "How Are Your Family Relationships Changing As You Get Older?" Now 40 years old, Pryor learns to appreciate the value of family more and the growing family responsibilities that come with age. As his children grow older, he gains a deeper respect for how his parents raised him. He also embraces the responsibility of role reversal with his own parents and the importance of caring for aging parents.

Ramsey Pryor is a product management executive at IBM focused on cloud-based collaboration and security software products. Previously he was VP Product Marketing at Outblaze, acquired by IBM. Pryor earned an MBA from IESE Business School in Barcelona, Spain and a BA in Economics and Spanish from Northwestern University.  

How to Cultivate Child Curiosity for Learning

In Chapter 4 of 16 in his 2014 Capture Your Flag interview, product management executive Ramsey Pryor answers "How Do You Encourage and Support Your Children's Curiosity for Learning?" Pryor learns from his Mom that giving young children an opportunity to explore at a young age fosters curiosity and learning. He relocates his family to the San Francisco Bay Area in large part to give his kids year-round opportunities for family time outdoors and museums that make learning continuous, fun and exciting.

Ramsey Pryor is a product management executive at IBM focused on cloud-based collaboration and security software products. Previously he was VP Product Marketing at Outblaze, acquired by IBM. Pryor earned an MBA from IESE Business School in Barcelona, Spain and a BA in Economics and Spanish from Northwestern University. 

Ramsey Pryor on Adapting Parenting as Children Start Grade School

In Chapter 5 of 16 in his 2014 Capture Your Flag interview, product management executive Ramsey Pryor answers "How is Your Parenting Approach Evolving As Your Children Have Started Grade School?" Raising a daughter in 3rd grade and a son starting kindergarten, Pryor finds the transition of raising grade school kids more about teaching independent thinking and confidence rather than security. He finds it is less about telling his kids what to do and more about helping his children develop and do things on their own.

Ramsey Pryor is a product management executive at IBM focused on cloud-based collaboration and security software products. Previously he was VP Product Marketing at Outblaze, acquired by IBM. Pryor earned an MBA from IESE Business School in Barcelona, Spain and a BA in Economics and Spanish from Northwestern University.  

Learning to Teach by Raising Grade School Kids

In Chapter 6 of 16 in his 2014 Capture Your Flag interview, product management executive Ramsey Pryor answers "How Are You Becoming a Better Teacher?  Raising a daughter in 3rd grade and a son in kindergarten, Pryor finds he is becoming a teacher for the first time in his life. As he and his wife teach the children Greek language, they learn teaching is about both communicating the lesson clearly and keeping the kids engaged for sustained periods of time.

Ramsey Pryor is a product management executive at IBM focused on cloud-based collaboration and security software products. Previously he was VP Product Marketing at Outblaze, acquired by IBM. Pryor earned an MBA from IESE Business School in Barcelona, Spain and a BA in Economics and Spanish from Northwestern University. 

Parenting Advice on Raising Digital Native Children

In Chapter 7 of 16 in his 2014 Capture Your Flag interview, product management executive Ramsey Pryor answers "What Does It Mean for You to Be Engaged in Your Children's Education?" Pryor finds teaching his two children - a kindergartener and a 3rd grader - about setting boundaries on exposures to screens, from TVs to iPads to other electronic devices. Raising digital native children also pushes Pryor to accept responsibility as a parent to keep his kids in a safe learning environment that embraces interactivity without constantly being over their shoulder.

Ramsey Pryor is a product management executive at IBM focused on cloud-based collaboration and security software products. Previously he was VP Product Marketing at Outblaze, acquired by IBM. Pryor earned an MBA from IESE Business School in Barcelona, Spain and a BA in Economics and Spanish from Northwestern University. 

How to Use 360 Degree Feedback for Reflective Learning

In Chapter 8 of 16 in his 2014 Capture Your Flag interview, product management executive Ramsey Pryor answers "What Role Has Reflection Played in Shaping Your Personal Growth?" Pryor shares how experiencing the 360 degree feedback professional development practice while working at Accenture changed his career trajectory. Getting feedback from those who manage you and those you manage provides Pryor a balanced set of insights that complements his own reflections on what he is doing right and where he can improve over time.

Ramsey Pryor is a product management executive at IBM focused on cloud-based collaboration and security software products. Previously he was VP Product Marketing at Outblaze, acquired by IBM. He started his career as a consultant working at Accenture. Pryor earned an MBA from IESE Business School in Barcelona, Spain and a BA in Economics and Spanish from Northwestern University.  

Ramsey Pryor on Why to Do Work That Matters to You Personally

In Chapter 9 of 16 in his 2014 Capture Your Flag interview, product management executive Ramsey Pryor answers "How Are Your Personal Experiences Shaping Your Professional Aspirations?" Pryor finds these are completely interrelated. As he gets older, he tries to do things in his professional life that matter to him personally. As he builds a business career working in technology, he finds work that aligns to a greater purpose of making an impact in the world.

Ramsey Pryor is a product management executive at IBM focused on cloud-based collaboration and security software products. Previously he was VP Product Marketing at Outblaze, acquired by IBM. Pryor earned an MBA from IESE Business School in Barcelona, Spain and a BA in Economics and Spanish from Northwestern University. 

Ramsey Pryor on Building Trust by Having the Courage to Be Yourself

In Chapter 10 of 16 in his 2014 Capture Your Flag interview, product management executive Ramsey Pryor answers "How Do You Establish Trust When Building Relationships?" Pryor finds to establish trust is to expose yourself as a human. By having the courage to be yourself you build a connection with the person you are meeting first. Pryor finds this especially helpful doing business in Asia when building relationships.

Ramsey Pryor is a product management executive at IBM focused on cloud-based collaboration and security software products. Previously he was VP Product Marketing at Outblaze, acquired by IBM. Pryor earned an MBA from IESE Business School in Barcelona, Spain and a BA in Economics and Spanish from Northwestern University.  

How to Give Better Advice When People Ask You For Help

In Chapter 11 of 16 in his 2014 Capture Your Flag interview, product management executive Ramsey Pryor answers "How Have You Learned to Give Better Advice When People Ask You for Help?" With time, Pryor learns to give less prescriptive advice. He learns from his children to give advice is more to be a sounding board and help others make a decision rather than to make a decision for others.

Ramsey Pryor is a product management executive at IBM focused on cloud-based collaboration and security software products. Previously he was VP Product Marketing at Outblaze, acquired by IBM. Pryor earned an MBA from IESE Business School in Barcelona, Spain and a BA in Economics and Spanish from Northwestern University.  

Managing Your Time to Live More Meaningfully

In Chapter 12 of 16 in his 2014 Capture Your Flag interview, product management executive Ramsey Pryor answers "How Are Your Aspirations Changing As Your Experience Grows?" As he gets older, gains career experience and raises a family, Pryor finds he does not want to do anything that is at the expense of what matters most to him, namely his family, his work, and his health. If those begin to suffer, then he pushes himself to take a step back and revisit whether his actions are out of alignment with his priorities.

Ramsey Pryor is a product management executive at IBM focused on cloud-based collaboration and security software products. Previously he was VP Product Marketing at Outblaze, acquired by IBM. Pryor earned an MBA from IESE Business School in Barcelona, Spain and a BA in Economics and Spanish from Northwestern University.  

Learning Thought Leadership in a Technology Career

In Chapter 13 of 16 in his 2014 Capture Your Flag interview, product management executive Ramsey Pryor answers "What Does It Mean to Be a Leader in What You Do?" Pryor likes working in technology because it gives him a chance to work on the edge of what has been seen and what is to come. To be part of figuring out the future of an industry inspires Pryor to look for companies and careers, including product management at IBM, where he can make a difference as a thought leader.

Ramsey Pryor is a product management executive at IBM focused on cloud-based collaboration and security software products. Previously he was VP Product Marketing at Outblaze, acquired by IBM. Pryor earned an MBA from IESE Business School in Barcelona, Spain and a BA in Economics and Spanish from Northwestern University.  

How Relationship Connections Build Leader Capacity

In Chapter 14 of 16 in his 2014 Capture Your Flag interview, product management executive Ramsey Pryor answers "What Leadership Skills are Becoming More Relevant as Your Career Progresses?" Pryor shares how the question of leadership he is trying to answer changes over time. Early in his career, leadership is more about individual performance at a higher level than peers or competitors. Over time, leadership becomes less about tactics and more about people and resources you can bring in to solve a problem.

Ramsey Pryor is a product management executive at IBM focused on cloud-based collaboration and security software products. Previously he was VP Product Marketing at Outblaze, acquired by IBM. Pryor earned an MBA from IESE Business School in Barcelona, Spain and a BA in Economics and Spanish from Northwestern University.