If you go to Norway, Finland, Russia or Australia, youll see Xerox or Fuji-Xerox people, not just the name on the door. We have human beings who live and work and serve customers everywhere around the globe.
Ursula BurnsBelieve that there are no limitations, no barriers to your success --- you will be empowered and you will achieve.
Ursula BurnsThe world is changing. We all know this. And as that world changes, if you don't transform your company, you're stuck.
Ursula BurnsMy perspective comes in part from being a New York black lady, in part from being an engineer. I know I'm smart and have opinions worth being heard.
Ursula BurnsCrankiness is a human attribute that when people walk in the door of Xerox, they remain human. The best way to get the best out of people is to not force them to be something other than they naturally are. Now what do they have to be? They have to be respectful. You can't be ridiculously disrespectful.
Ursula BurnsDreams do come true, but not without the help of others, a good education, a strong work ethic, and the courage to lean in.
Ursula BurnsThe best way to change it is to do it. Right? And then after a while you become it, and it's easy.
Ursula BurnsAs Ive progressed in my career, Ive come to appreciate -- and really value -- the other attributes that define a companys success beyond the P&L: great leadership, long-term financial strength, ethical business practices, evolving business strategies, sound governance, powerful brands, values-based decision-making.
Ursula BurnsFind something that you love to do, and find a place that you really like to do it in. I found something I loved to do. Im a mechanical engineer by training, and I loved it. I still do. My son is a nuclear engineer at MIT, a junior, and I get the same vibe from him. Your work has to be compelling. You spend a lot of time doing it.
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