As a leader, I am tough on myself and I raise the standard for everybody; however, I am very caring because I want people to excel at what they are doing so that they can aspire to be me in the future.

What i would not do is flaunt my Indianess by wearing a saree to work everyday, because it distracts from the Job. So, i would not do that. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Social events are different. If i feel comfortable in a saree for a social event, I wear it.

PepsiCo did not have a woman in the senior ranks, nor a foreign-born person who was willing to think differently

If I hadn't had mentors, I wouldn't be here today. I'm a product of great mentoring, great coaching... Coaches or mentors are very important. They could be anyone-your husband, other family members, or your boss.

Whatever anybody says or does, assume positive intent.

The biological clock and the career clock are in total conflict with each other.

We pretend we have it all. We pretend we can have it all.