“There’s been a very incremental approach to encouraging diverse thinking and new ways of working. We need a wholesale set of changes. Companies need to start assessing people on results, not hours worked and really encourage people to believe in what they are doing.”
“Shoulds’ and “have-to”s are damaging. The more we choose what we will do, the more we feel we are in control of our lives, which leads to greater success in all areas of our lives”
“Leadership is about character, the willingness to do the right thing even if it is difficult or unpopular. Sitting on the fence is not an option”.
Knowing who or what you want to be in your life matters. You have to see the picture first of what you want to become before it can manifest in reality’
“Aiming for the top is the wrong goal. Aim for finding work you love and are passionate about and you will reach the top if you are true to what you believe in.’’
‘’You’ll get knocked down many times and there’ll be tears, sweat and self doubt; but dust yourself and keep moving. That’s the go-getter spirit’’
“Mentorship is a privilege. Be open-minded about who can impart the lessons you seek. You are in a privileged seat if you are exposed to some of the world’s best minds and experience.”
“People need to read you, to read how you walk, how you talk, how you relate to others, how you lead in the community and most importantly in your own family. Model!”
“Waiting for “someone else” to provide opportunities is futile. You can take charge of your life and work. Life is too short to be settling for anything less than what you want and deserve.”
“Another woman’s success does not diminish our own. If we build on the successes of others, we all get lifted up”