Women are still not reaching the most senior levels of corporations. This is not the shortcoming of women. We're talented and smart.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes that the lack of women in senior corporate positions is not due to their abilities, but rather systemic issues.
Ruth Porat highlights a significant issue regarding gender inequality in corporate leadership. She asserts that women possess the necessary talent and intelligence to succeed at the highest levels, implying that barriers to their advancement are due to societal and structural factors rather than personal shortcomings. This statement calls attention to the ongoing struggle for gender equity in the workplace and encourages the recognition of women's potential.
In practice
In a corporate diversity meeting to inspire a push for more women in leadership roles.
I have seen too many people in my career think that there is some natural progression to life, with certain career milestones preceding whatever you may want in your personal life. Unfortunately, life doesn't know it is supposed to follow a schedule.
I love opposition that has convictions.
There's really no precedent for someone like me gaining clout in the space that I'm in - a black woman directing films in Hollywood.
No decision has been made unless carrying it out in specific steps has become someone's work assignment and responsibility.
I have been given the authority over you, and I am not the best of you. If I do well, help me; and if I do wrong, set me right. Sincere regard for truth.
People always think the coach is the strongest person at a club, the boss, but in truth, he's the weakest link. We're there, vulnerable, undermined by those who don't play, by the media, by the fans. They all have the same objective: to undermine the manager.
There should be more women directing; I think there's just not the awareness that it's really possible.
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