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.
Interpretation
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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