What Ginni Rometty Learned From Her Single Mother

The transcript details a personal story of growing up in Chicago with three siblings and a single mother who overcame significant challenges. The mother, initially without a college education, went back to school and became a successful professional. The speaker reflects on the lessons learned from their mother, emphasizing resilience and self-definition. The speaker also shares their own journey, including babysitting siblings, attending Northwestern on a scholarship, and the mother's continued influence and feedback on their professional life.

What significant life event did the narrator's family face during their early teens?

• They won a family lottery.

• Their mother got a new job.

• They moved to a new city.

• Their father left the family.

How did the narrator's mother manage to support her family after their father left?

• She won a lottery.

• She went back to school and learned a profession.

• She started a business.

• She received a large inheritance.

What role did the narrator play in their family during their mother's career transition?

• They were the family cook.

• They helped their mother with her studies.

• They were the babysitter for their siblings.

• They managed the family finances.

What did the narrator's mother become after going back to school?

• A teacher at a local school.

• Head of administration at a sleep clinic.

• A chef at a renowned restaurant.

• A manager at a retail store.

What was the narrator's mother's reaction to the annual report?

• She criticized it harshly.

• She ignored it completely.

• She understood it and provided feedback.

• She was confused by the technical details.