Goodman, Larry

Education: Ph.D. and master’s degree, University of Chicago; bachelor’s degree, Bucknell University

What Guides My Decision Making: I repeat often that being Cleveland Ballet is fine, but that we are not fulfilling our mission unless we are Cleveland’s Ballet. We are a community resource — an important one — and we need to understand that in everything we do.

Favorite Quote: “I’d rather be lucky than good” and “The harder I work, the luckier I get.”

First Thing I Do When I Start My Day: Walk my dog — a cavachon named Dude

Most Important Leadership Quality: Without a doubt, humility is the most important leadership quality. Leaders can only lead if they understand things from many angles — and to do that requires listening to the wise people around the leader.

If I Could Have Any Other Job: I would want to be the play-by-play announcer for either the Guardians or my hometown Baltimore Orioles.