Umang Khetan
Finance Ph.D. student, Tippie College of Business

Q1 What are you reading? Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain. It’s a fascinating account of how we under-appreciate personality differences in our schools and workplaces. I recently also finished an audiobook of Atomic Habits by James Clear.

Q2 Who is inspiring you? The brave people fighting tyranny across the world. This of course includes the Ukrainians defending their land against invasion, and the women of Iran protesting for their basic human rights.

Q3 What is the best part of your day? Playing with my cat and hearing her content purring.

Lois Eichacker (BBA85)
Vice President of Customer Success, supplier.io

Q1 What are you reading? Barking up the Wrong Tree by Eric Barker.

Q2 Who is inspiring you? My mother, Lois Eichacker senior. She had a well-respected leadership style that I try to emulate, and her words of wisdom for daily life help me to be a better person in many situations. One of my favorites: “All truths don’t need to be told.” I remind myself of this frequently and settle for a smile!

Q3 What is the best part of your day? Right after I finish my morning coffee—I feel like I can conquer the world!

Meghan Esson
Assistant Professor, Tippie College of Business

Q1 What are you reading? For fun, I’m reading Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo. I’m also reading Risky Business by Liran Einav, Amy Finkelstein, and Ray Fishman, which is a little more serious/academic, but still fun! It’s a short and fascinating read about insurance markets. I highly recommend it.

Q2 Who is inspiring you? MIT Professor Amy Finkelstein. She is an incredible and prolific researcher.

Q3 What is the best part of your day? While I love my uninterrupted research time, the best part of my day has to be when I pick up my puppy from doggy daycare. Her joy is just so infectious.

This article appeared in the 2023 issue of Exchange magazine.