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SULAJJA FIRODIA MOTWANI
"WOMEN EXCEL IN ACADEMICS.
BUT DESPITE TREMENDOUS
TALENT, THEY DO NOT ACHIEVE
THEIR PROFESSIONAL POTENTIAL"
Sulajja Firodia Motwani, vice-chairperson and face of the
Kinetic Engineering Limited
to their upbringing and social mind-set
and other skills like multitasking, sincerity,
ability to put others before self. Moreover,
these advantages can be converted
into a differentiated management style.
How can these women truly serve as
role models to other women?
This century is considered as the century
of women and all around us and in all
spheres of life, women are making great
progress and assuming important roles.
We can see more and more successful
women setting great examples for others
to chase their dreams. I do hope this
change gathers momentum.
What according to you are the essential
traits to become a successful and inspirational
leader?
Each person can have their own unique
style of leadership and of management.
But I do believe that a common trait for
long-term success in being able to motivate
your organization towards growth
and excellence has to be your own
positive attitude towards life and your
own commitment.
You are looked upon as a role model by
many in India. What’s your message to
the youth and budding women managers
of the country?
Women excel in the field of academics. But
despite tremendous talent, many a times
they do not achieve their professional potential
and due success. This is mostly because
their work takes a back seat in front
of other priorities. It is in those crucial
years that they must stay committed, find
inner strength and above all seek solutions
and support from their family, to balance
the two.
India is at a unique crossroads. For all
young and educated people, this will throw
up unprecedented opportunities in all
sorts of areas especially in the area of entrepreneurship.
So my message to the
youth and budding entrepreneurs is that
they should look ahead, stay positive, work
hard and make a mark. Its time they make
a dent in the universe and enhance the
corporate image of India.
count your chickens before they hatch 39 april 2012