It's an unbelievable responsibility to influence decisions, shareholder value and most important to me, people's careers and livelihoods.

I think the economic empowerment of women that has been growing over the past decade is at the 'inflection point' with this global recession. Women are, we believe, the solution for their families in their ability to go out and increase household income.

I feel like I'm part of history being made. I leave Apple board meetings thinking, 'I've got to do a better job.'

I think there is a big and significant difference between being a leader and being a manager-leaders lead from the heart. You have to be analytical and flexible. Flexibility is one of the key ingredients to being successful. If you feel like it's difficult to change, you will probably have a harder time succeeding.

My parents kept the best aspects of the Asian culture, and they Americanized the family. My mother was a great example for me. She was a working mother with a good career.

It's an unbelievable responsibility to influence decisions, shareholder value and most important to me, people's careers and livelihoods.

The product is second to managing the people.