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“When I got to be a CEO, I said: 'Right. I'm now going to tackle gender inequality head-on. I'm going to make a difference and lead by example and actively put in place policies and practices to support women.'” quote by Gail Kelly — Download Open image

“When I got to be a CEO, I said: 'Right. I'm now going to tackle gender inequality head-on. I'm going to make a difference and lead by example and actively put in place policies and practices to support women.'”

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Often really what you need is someone who will believe in you, who will encourage you to believe in yourself.

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I don’t waste time. I move. I finish things. I don’t try and do things to the nth degree. I know what’s important and…

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Living in South Africa has had a very profound impact on my career.

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