“It's your ability to learn quickly and contribute quickly that matters. One of the things I tell people these days is that there is no perfect fit when you're looking for the next big thing to do. You have to take opportunities and make an opportunity fit for you, rather than the other way around. The ability to learn is the most important quality a leader can have.” PeopleWayImportantMatterBigsNextOpportunityAbilityPerfectQualityLeaderFitThese DaysThings To DoBig ThingsLeaning InPerfect Fit Author:Padmasree Warrior
“You go to a technology conference or an engineering conference, there are very few women there. At the same time it's a blessing in the fact that you do get noticed. People tend to remember you as the only woman in the room 'who said that', or the only woman in the room who was an engineer.” PeopleSaidFactsRememberRoomsTechnologyBlessingEngineeringEngineersConferencesRemember YouRemembers You Author:Padmasree Warrior
“Today, we need to listen more carefully. I read what people say on Twitter, my friends on Path, in addition to formal media. I look for patterns, and then I post questions back to my network.” PeopleNeedsLooksTodayPathMediaMy FriendsPatternsPostsFormal Author:Padmasree Warrior