I think that the larger and more complex the business gets, I have to listen twice as much as I speak.
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It is not about gender, it is about experience, leadership, and vision.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes that qualities like experience, leadership, and vision transcend gender.
Angela Ahrendts highlights the importance of focusing on the qualities that truly matter in leadership roles, such as experience, vision, and the ability to lead, rather than dividing individuals based on gender. This perspective encourages a more inclusive and equitable approach to leadership that values skills and attributes over gender stereotypes.
Themes
LeadershipExperienceVisionGenderInclusivity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a presentation about gender equality in the workplace.
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