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“And the reason I came to IBM was I think - I always say at a really early age, I learned you've got to be passionate about what you do. No matter what it is, you put too much, your heart and soul in it, you have to be passionate about it. You make too many sacrifices.”

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Ginni Rometty

Ginni Rometty is an accomplished business leader who has been serving as the CEO of IBM since 2012. She brings over 30 years of experience in technology, business, and leadership, holding various senior positions within IBM. Known for her commitment to innovation and transformation, Rometty has been particularly influential in driving the company's shift towards cloud computing and cognitive computing. more

“And so when I moved to IBM, I moved because I thought I could apply technology. I didn't actually have to do my engineer - I was an electrical engineer, but I could apply it. And that was when I changed. And when I got there, though, I have to say, at the time, I really never felt there was a constraint about being a woman. I really did not.”

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Author:Ginni Rometty

“Today when I think about diversity, I actually think about the word “inclusion.” And I think this is a time of great inclusion. It’s not men, it’s not women alone. Whether it’s geographic, it’s approach, it’s your style, it’s your way of learning, the way you want to contribute, it’s your age - it is really broad.”

Thinking Men Way Want Age Today Style Diversity Approach Broads Inclusion

Author:Ginni Rometty

“Clients say, 'What's your strategy,' and I say, 'Ask me what I believe first.' That's a far more enduring answer.”

Firsts Believe Asks I Believe Answers Strategy Endure Ask Me Clients Powerful Women

Author:Ginni Rometty

“To me, I learned along the way, you know, culture is behavior. That's all it is; culture is people's behaviors.”

People Knows Way Culture Behavior

Author:Ginni Rometty