Cynthia Carroll Quotes

I think that issues of gender have been discussed widely at Harvard. But I think I was chosen clearly on the merits, and I wish to operate as president on the merits. I think, on one level, we might say that I can affirm that women have the aptitude to do science or to do anything, including being president of Harvard.

Ultimate Goal: A world where women run half our countries and companies and half our homes.

We don't see enough women in the boardroom.

That's something I've been conscious of and want to make true in all jobs I do. It's important we have women at the front and centre.

How hard is it to get female panellists?

All of these really strong females making names for themselves in what were traditionally male-dominated spaces. And I'm not usually one to get too hung up on the male-vs.-female side of things, but it is interesting to see the dynamic shifting and it's happening across the board. It's cool to be a part of that.

There is strong mentoring of women in the academy. Corporations appear more willing to resist affirmative action to advance women, and boards and shareholders are more tolerant of this approach.

When women succeed, America succeeds.

Princeton is quite integrated. Women are professors at Princeton. Women are students at Princeton. That began in the 1970s.

I think there's a very clear recognition and understanding that the progress of women in business at the very highest decision-making levels is too slow. This is a discussion that's going on in every country around the world, actually.

I know if I was a woman I wouldn't want to be a member of an organization that's mostly men.

I think a cosmetics company should be headed by a woman.

One of the problems in the biotech world is the lack of women in leadership roles, and I'd like to see that change by walking the walk.

With more women in power, the world would be better off.

What's important is that I do my job really well, that I build great products and that I'm a great leader. All those things matter independent of gender. But I do think there's a responsibility for me to support other women at Google.

I am often asked how does being a woman affect my work at Affectiva. Honestly, I don't think it does.

We need more women in positions of power so that women's issues are thought of more, because a room full of men in government and in power don't think the type of things needed to make a change.

I believe 'Lean In' has the power to change not only our outlook but also the world and that it will become a touchstone publication for a generation of women.

Not only do we need more women in the technology sector, we also clearly need to refocus energy on improving gender equality in the global economy.

I think that women are uniquely suited to the job of directing, and I've seen it firsthand.

When people say, 'There aren't enough women on panel shows,' the answer is to make the host a woman.

I would absolutely classify as being incredibly progressive the fact that I am the third female prime minister.

As CEOs or board members, women are still underrepresented, and that gap is actually growing.

I am proud that a majority of my law clerks have been women.

The role and importance of females in companies can make a big difference.