Quotes by Andrea Jung

“Some people just wait for someone to take them under their wings but they should just find someones wings to grab onto.”

“Avon is a unique place to work; weve got family-friendly policies. We have more senior women in high-level management than any other company; 46 percent of our officers are women.”

“Women like myself, CEOs, can pave the way for more women to get to the top.”

“I was still taking piano lessons up until 18 months ago. If I had one thing I could add to my very full calendar, it would be that. Thats one of my personal goals because it helps balance all parts of your life, and I really get a lot of enjoyment out of playing Mozart and Beethoven.”

“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.”

“If you feel like its difficult to change, you will probably have a harder time succeeding.”

“You have to combine instinct with a good business acumen. You just cant be creative, and you just cant be analytical.”

“We invite our representatives to every mall kiosk opening. We try to encourage the fact that this is sort of flagship Avon.”

“We are looking forward to continued momentum into the second half, with the 15-market launch of Avon Wellness, our new global line of womens health and well-being products, and beComing, our new beauty and lifestyle brand that will launch at retail in the U.S. this fall.”

“We are disappointed that Sears has made a change in its approach at this late stage and wont be part of the beComing venture, ... We have always viewed retail as a long-term strategy for Avon. We are as committed as ever to our retail initiative.”

There are pros and cons of experience. A con is that you cant look at the business with a fresh pair of eyes and as objectively as if you were a new CEO. Fire yourself on a Friday night and come in on Monday morning as if a search firm put you there as a turn-around leader. Can you be objective and make the bold change?

Women like myself, CEOs, can pave the way for more women to get to the top.

When a woman earns a dollar, the payback is higher. Shell invest in her children, in their education, health care, and basic needs. The impact of a womans role in the economy benefits society at large.

If you feel like its difficult to change, you will probably have a harder time succeeding.