Fmr. IBM CEO Rometty on Career, Advise to Young Women

What was the speaker's first role at IBM?

• Systems Engineer

• Software Developer

• Data Analyst

• Project Manager

How did the speaker describe her husband's role in her career?

• He discouraged her from working.

• He was a passive supporter.

• He was indifferent to her career.

• He was her biggest fan and an active supporter.

What realization did the speaker have about being a woman CEO?

• She believed it was a burden.

• She thought it was irrelevant.

• She felt it was a disadvantage.

• She realized the importance of being a role model.

What advice does the speaker give to young women aspiring to be leaders?

• Focus only on short-term goals.

• Get comfortable with being uncomfortable.

• Avoid taking risks.

• Stay in your comfort zone.

What was one of the challenges faced by the speaker during her tenure as CEO?

• Lack of innovation at IBM.

• Failure to expand globally.

• Inability to manage a team.

• Decline in IBM's share price.