Shirley C. Raines

In this entertaining and insightful biography, read how a preschool teacher became a university president in An Uncommon Journey: Leadership Lessons.

Follow the challenging life of a sharecropper's daughter who became a preschool teacher and eventually the first woman president of the University of Memphis. Stories, advice, lessons, and wisdom are based on her "lived leadership" experiences. She speaks frankly and directly.

At the Tennessee Women's Hall of Fame, Dr. Raines was described as "powerful, prepared, and personable." Read how she earned the labels of "spunky" and "steel magnolia."

After 12 years as a university president, Shirley is now a speaker, author, and leadership development consultant. Visit her website at Shirleyraines.com. Contact her directly at shirleyraines@shirleyraines.com or through Executive Speakers.

This biography post applies to Shirley Raines and Shirley C. Raines. See Shirley C. Raines for information about her 15 previous books, including the Story S-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-r-s series, and two recent children's books on butterflies and birds, written for young children.

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