Crankiness is a human attribute that, when people walk in the door of Xerox, they remain human. The best way to get the best out of people is to not force them to be something other than they naturally are.… — Ursula Burns Copy Share Image
Race and gender definitely came up, occasionally, in my life at work. But the bigger challenge that I had was age. I took roles earlier in my career than people expected, and so a lot of what I got was,… — Ursula Burns Copy Share Image
Kids are pretty resilient. You don't have to be at every volleyball game. We can't guilt ourselves. — Ursula Burns Copy Share Image
I'm less concerned about whether being a good corporate citizen burnishes a company's reputation. That's just an added benefit. I believe it's a responsibility,… — Ursula Burns Copy Share Image
Long time ago, people would make the Bible, right? The guy said it, somebody wrote it down. And then if you wanted another copy… — Ursula Burns Copy Share Image
The world is changing. We all know this. And as that world changes, if you don't transform your company, you're stuck. — Ursula Burns Copy Share Image
As Ive progressed in my career, Ive come to appreciate -- and really value -- the other attributes that define a companys success beyond… — Ursula Burns Copy Share Image
I’m an advocate for change and eager to break a little glass when needed, — Ursula Burns Copy Share Image
The best way to change it is to do it, right? And then after a while you become it, and it's easy. — Ursula Burns Copy Share Image
My mother was pragmatic, focused and extremely, exceedingly practical, and she was the ultimate self-determining person. — Ursula Burns Copy Share Image
If you go to Norway, Finland, Russia or Australia, youll see Xerox or Fuji-Xerox people, not just the name on the door. We have… — Ursula Burns Copy Share Image
My perspective comes in part from being a New York black lady, in part from being an engineer. I know I'm smart and have… — Ursula Burns Copy Share Image
Find something that you love to do, and find a place that you really like to do it in. I found something I loved… — Ursula Burns Copy Share Image
My mother was amazing. I guess, in our community, if you wanted to get by you had to work hard. So she cleaned offices.… — Ursula Burns Copy Share Image
