Standing in the Shallows
July 4, 2009 |
Editor's note: I read this passage in Rep. Marsha Blackburn's new book, Life Equity a few months back, on a gray, cold Chicago day. But these words brightened my mood right up. In fact, this passage fired me up, made me want to shoot off firecrackers and wave a flag. But because it was a gray, cold day (and I actually have no idea how to shoot off firecrackers), I stayed put in my cozy office and instead slapped a sticky note on the book's page with a scribble: "GFL. 4th of July." Hope you enjoy this passage too. - Caryn Rivadeneira
In a day in which we face unprecedented challenges - locally, nationally, and globally - far too many prospective women leaders are standing in the shallows. They look with half-longing, half-trepidation at the deeper waters.
They long to dive into the challenges and make a difference. But holding them back are questions…
"How do I break into, or get around, the good ol' boy network?"
"Where are the mentors that can show me the way?"
"Where do I start?"
Posted by Caryn Rivadeneira on July 4, 2009 | Comments (5)
