about how to get the best out of
people by understanding what it is
that motivates them and makes them
tick. The conversation that ensued
instead was littered with presumptions,
assumptions and judgments about a
person we had never met.
The really interesting observation
in this situation for me was that the
conversation was preceded by all of us
listening in awe to the drive, passion
and incredible intelligence level of
corporate organisations; heading up
divisions; having roles created for them
because they are so driven to succeed
and contribute; taking their knowledge
and immense skill base to the not
for profit sector so they can make a
real difference; starting networking
groups; writing books; inspiring women
in business; and running their own
business in their spare time outside of
work.
They are taking initiative and creating
THESE WOMEN HAVE DRIVE,
AMBITION, VISION, AND
COURAGE IN SPADES. THEY
WORK HARD. THEY CONTRIBUTE
TO BUSINESS AND SOCIETY.
a fellow dinner guest. Who, it so
happens, is in her late 20s. Oh yes, she
sits squarely within Generation Y.
I have the fortune to meet, work with
and be inspired by women of all ages
doing amazing things in their career
and lives on a daily basis. In the last
few months I have met countless
women in their 20s and early 30s
who are: running massively successful
businesses; leading teams in huge
life on their terms. One Generation Y
woman I know just made a complete
career shift in a new area by proving
she had the skills and smarts to work in
that field. She didn’t just say she could
do it, she went out of her way to prove
she could do it.
These women have drive, ambition,
vision, and courage in spades. They
work hard. They contribute to business
AND society. And they inspire me
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