To love what you do and feel that it matters - how could anything be more fun?
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Being a woman in control of a company - even a small private company, as ours was then - was so singular and surprising in those days that I necessarily stood out. In 1963, and for the first several years of my working life, my situation was certainly unique.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on the uniqueness and challenges faced by a woman in a leadership position during a time when such roles were rare.
In this quote, Katharine Graham expresses her experience as a woman leading a company in the 1960s, a time when it was uncommon for women to hold positions of authority in the business world. Her remark about standing out underscores the societal norms and challenges of that era, highlighting the significance of women's contributions to leadership and the experiences that shaped her journey in a male-dominated environment.
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WomanLeadershipBusiness1960SUniqueControl
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used to inspire women in leadership seminars.
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