Leadership is taking responsibility while others are making excuses.
John C. MaxwellRead
I've been a medical and public health professional as well as a mother. I became skilled at juggling a number of priorities and competing interests. Like many other female leaders, I've tried to serve as a role model for the young women at my organization who are trying to balance a high-level leadership position and a family.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the challenges faced by female leaders in balancing career and family while serving as role models.
Margaret Hamburg speaks to her dual role as a medical and public health professional and as a mother, emphasizing the juggling act required to prioritize both demanding career responsibilities and family duties. She recognizes the unique challenges women leaders face and aims to inspire young women in her field to pursue leadership roles while managing personal commitments, thereby setting an example for future generations.
Themes
LeadershipWomenBalanceRole ModelFamily
In practice
Example use cases
In a keynote speech about leadership at a women’s conference.
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