Building Quote by Sherry Lansing
“My father died at 42, of a heart attack. My mother was 32 then. She never wanted to be a victim. And that really resonated as a nine-year-old child. And one of the most revealing things was, very soon after my father died - he was in real estate and he owned some modest buildings - they came to my mother, the men that worked for him, and they said, "You don't have to worry. We will run the business and we will take care of you." And my mother said, "No, you won't. You will teach me how to run the business and I will take care of it and my children."”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2008 Harvard Business School Alumni Interview, Sherry Lansing
A mother’s determination to take control after loss shows resilience and empowerment over reliance on others.
In simple terms: A mother chose to run the business herself after her husband died.
Key Takeaway
Take charge of your destiny despite adversity.
Themes
resilience
empowerment
family business
grief
leadership
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
inspirational
motivational
When to use this quote
- inheritance of family business
- overcoming loss
- building a career
- teaching children
- asserting independence
Key Concepts
self-reliance
agency
female leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you build confidence after a sudden loss?
- What resources help you transition into new responsibilities?
A Different Perspective
May overlook practical challenges of lacking expertise or support.
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