In a multi-cultural environment the issue of diversity according to me, is a business issue first. Then it trickles down to being man’s issue and then to women’s issue. In the corporate world, deal with it as a business issue.
Q: What should a multicultural woman do to grow as a leader?
A: Leader makes every choice a conscious choice. That way you take ownership for what ever you do.
Passion is really important. You need to really want something so then you put all the creativity into getting it done. Other wise you are just following a routine.
Women in transition sometimes have miss-aligned expectations. To succeed you have to align expectations and be practical.
My favorite quote is—be the change you wish to see. It is action oriented. Whenever there is a problem, people always complain. Instead of complaining do something.
You must share credit. You cannot do anything or manage solely. In Gita it says, you do the right thing, the good things will happen. Don’t judge others. Don’t judge situations.
Success comes to leaders who can think across disciplines, are comfortable with getting challenges and who don’t compromise with self and don’t take things for granted.
Q: Every woman has to keep up with one or more roles—a mother, a wife, a professional. What advice you have for multicultural women who need to keep a healthy balance between these roles?
A: One must have priorities and understand what is important. Be aware of what gives you satisfaction. What keeps you happy? Happiness isn’t just about today’s happiness. Think a little about two to three years from now. Everything takes a little while to work out. What you do today could impact your future. Actually, I think, it isn’t very hard for women. We just have more opportunities today and it is up to us to decide. It is harder for men who must cope with these changes also.
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