WITI Women Survey Questions and Responses:
1. What was your first job in technology?
My first jobs in high-tech were in Finance in Digital Equipment Corporation, initially in a product line organization, then as the Finance and Administration Manager for the Corporate IT organization, providing data networking, telecommunications, and knowledge worker technology tools like email and word processing to employees across the global enterprise. It was there I became captivated by the potential impact that technology had on people and organizations. Then and there, I committed to remain in high tech, targeting a career change to marketing.
2. Who has been your most significant mentor? Why?
I�ve been very privileged to work with some very gifted people over the years, and I�ve made it a goal to learn something from everyone. Outside of work environments, my husband and women friends have provided perhaps the most significant mentoring, as their perspectives have resulted in practical insights as well as essential support and encouragement.
3. What has been your greatest challenge and what strategies did you use to overcome obstacles?
My greatest challenge has been in adapting to the constant changes that occur. My initial tendency was to hold on to the safety and security of the "status quo", even though I knew that precluded opportunities for me. I really had to look within to recognize and trust that whatever happens, I can adapt, and with the right perspective, even better things can result. This has really helped me welcome and embrace change for my growth. I have less stress and can develop more creative solutions as a result.
Linda Myers-Tierney answers these questions:
1. What was your first job in technology?
2. Who has been your most significant mentor? Why?
3. What has been your greatest challenge and what strategies
did you use to overcome obstacles?
4. Who has been the most influential person in your life?
Why?
5. What lessons have you learned that would be valuable to
women beginning their careers in technology?
6. What new technology do you believe will have the most positive
impact on the world in the next 20 years? The most negative impact?
On the lighter side:
1. If you could have dinner with any 2 people (living or not),
who would they be?
2. What was the last book you read? What books do you love to recommend?
3. If you couldn't do what you are doing now, what profession would you choose?
4. What is your definition of success?
