At a recent baby shower, along with the 35 or so assembled guests, I was asked to write down a specific wish for the newborn girl: “I hope you grow up to…” Predictably, most of the advice was along the lines of “become a good person” or “realize your dreams.”
I felt oddly self-conscious as I wrote: “I hope you grow up to become a CEO.” Even as a female CEO, stating this goal publicly felt like a jarring contrast to all pretty pink ribbons and lacy cupcakes at the party. But I also felt obligated to suggest this possibility because it might not occur to anyone else.
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To read the original article: To Crack the Glass Ceiling, Start with Venture Capital - Jules Pieri - Harvard Business Review
