My definition of 'innovative' is providing value to the customer.
Mary BarraRead
The biggest message I have for young women is, Don't start cutting off branches of your career tree unnecessarily early. Sometimes women say, I know I want to have a family or play in the local symphony, and they start pulling themselves out of their career path. You don't have to take yourself out of the running before you even start.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Women should not limit their career opportunities prematurely due to personal choices.
In this quote, Mary Barra emphasizes that young women should not prematurely withdraw from their career aspirations simply because they plan to pursue personal goals like family or hobbies. She advocates for an expansive view of career possibilities, encouraging women to remain open to opportunities rather than self-excluding from professional growth before they've even begun.
Themes
CareerWomenOpportunityAspirationFamily
In practice
Example use cases
During a women's empowerment conference, a speaker could use this quote to inspire young women to pursue their careers.
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