I can take the spotlight that shines on me and shift it towards those issues that are infinitely more important than my own issues.
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Women are often meeker in meetings and afraid to ask for raises and promotions. I've told countless female colleagues to stop apologizing when they ask for more. It's not personal, it's business.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Women should assert themselves in professional settings without feeling the need to apologize for their ambitions.
This quote highlights the tendency of women to be less assertive in professional environments, particularly when it comes to advocating for their own career advancement. Katharine Weymouth emphasizes the importance of eliminating unnecessary apologies in such situations, framing the pursuit of raises and promotions as a legitimate business matter rather than a personal confrontation.
Themes
WomenMeetingsRaisesPromotionsBusinessLeadership
In practice
Example use cases
In a workshop on women's empowerment, this quote can be used to encourage participants to speak up for their needs.
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