I hate the title of being called 'the richest woman in India,' but it's the recognition that this was the value that I had created as a woman entrepreneur, and that makes me very, very proud.
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As you become more successful, the gender barrier disappears. The credibility challenges you have during your growing up years starts disappearing when you start demonstrating success.
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What this quote means
Success helps in overcoming gender barriers and establishing credibility.
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw emphasizes that achieving success allows individuals, particularly women, to transcend gender-related obstacles and gain recognition for their abilities. As one progresses in their career and demonstrates their competence, the challenges associated with societal perceptions of gender begin to fade, enabling a clearer path to personal and professional growth.
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SuccessGenderCredibilityBarrierChallenges
In practice
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In a speech about women's leadership in the corporate world.
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