I don't pretend there aren't biological differences, but I don't believe the desire for leadership is hardwired biology, not the desire to win or excel. I believe that it's socialization, that we're socializing our daughters to nurture and our boys to lead.

Don't be afraid to ask the 'dumb' question, everyone else will be relieved you had the guts to ask!

A truly equal world would be one where women ran half our countries and companies and men ran half our homes.

Most people assume that women are responsible for households and child care. Most couples operate that way - not all. That fundamental assumption holds women back.

Both men and women react negatively when women negotiate on their own behalf. A man can just negotiate: "I have a better offer. That's not enough to make my family's ends meet." No one feels bad about it. But when a woman does that, there's a backlash.

You need to feel that you're making a difference.

I believe we need affordable child care. I believe we need flexibility. I believe we need institutional reform and public policy reform.