Paul W. Hogle
Cleveland Institute of Music
Education: Bachelor’s degree in music management, University of Evansville
Favorite Quote: I collect quotes from friends, mentors and CIM alumni I share each year at commencement. A new one this year is, “Absolutes are the human response to fear.”
Most Important Leadership Quality: Courage is arguably the most important leadership quality. It enables leaders to make tough decisions, take risks and stand by their values, despite uncertainty or opposition.
If I Could Have Any Other Job: If I were not president of CIM, I think it would be rewarding to be a pastor or the person who greets you at a funeral home. Or, maybe serving ice cream at Mitchell’s Homemade, or any role at a Buc-ee’s.
Theme Song of My Leadership Style: Beethoven: “Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67” — the iconic “da-da-da-dum” motif and its journey from struggle to triumph capture a leader who inspires transformation, helping an organization overcome adversity to recover greatness.