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Lary Doe's avatar

For 20 years the value placed on my research was the billable hours and whether or not it appeared in some legislation or business plan. The measurement for how effective those thoughts were/are? Sustainability of process or outcome. (Some would say the repeat business or requests for opinion.)

This year I started a Research Fellowship and it has been very different. When asked for previous citations, a gentle reminder that private industry doesn't always allow for personal credit. The sponser of the Fellowship has been great in offering to send me to conferences yet I sometimes wonder about the judgement others may raise given the length of my career but lack of scholarly output in the public sphere.

My point? I find your professional sucess a point of pride that you should acknowledge. Low-key bragging about other's research that includes a conclusion that promotes you is the goal. (And in a field where reputation is the measurement, a necesssary evil.)

Congrats on your success and that of those you helped get you there!

Abdullah Al Bahrani's avatar

Thank you Lary. I appreciate your kind words If I can be of any support with your efforts, please do reach out.

Vicki Berling's avatar

Congrats on the well-deserved recognition of your work. You know I'm a big fan.

Abdullah Al Bahrani's avatar

Thank you , Dr. Berling. I appreciate your support.

Greg Martin's avatar

I remember our first meeting when you were interviewing at NKU -- I believe we shared breakfast at your hotel. I was impressed :) You got my full-on endorsement then, and I called it right. You are such an asset to the Haile College and NKU. Thanks for all you do for our students and many, many others whose professors are influenced by your work..

Abdullah Al Bahrani's avatar

Thank you for seeing my potential before I ever knew it. I remember that breakfast and the drive to campus in your truck. Your hospitality, and interest in me left an impression. You always lead with humanity and encouragement, I saw that when you became associate Dean and then interim Dean. I am grateful for all you did and your investment in me.

Jonathan Marx's avatar

Your hard work deserves all the praise in the world. Appreciate everything you do for NKU and the economics space as a whole.

Abdullah Al Bahrani's avatar

Thank you, Jack. You are now part of the story! I appreciate you being part of it.

Phillip Tussing's avatar

My friend- You are an entrepreneur of economics education. You had a passion, saw a demand, and decided to dedicate your human capital to supplying that need. The market is rewarding you!

Abdullah Al Bahrani's avatar

Thank you my friend. Markets speak, we just need to listen and respond.

Jadrian Wooten's avatar

Thank you for sharing our work! One of the joys of writing that paper was seeing so many familiar names on the lists who we knew were passionate about educating others.

Abdullah Al Bahrani's avatar

Thanks for highlighting the work we do

Dr. Jeni Al Bahrani's avatar

Love this "Small steps lead to big outcomes. Take the first step." Congrats on your journey, so happy to be along for the ride!

Abdullah Al Bahrani's avatar

It’s a good reminder for a society that wants immediate rewards.

John Whitehead's avatar

Great post, it’s inspiring even to an old guy. Go UK!

Sana Albalushi's avatar

Happy to see you sharing your journey . Knowing about your journey and the recognition is never a brag. It is for us to know success is not easy and one should stay focus and never give up.