Margo Georgiadis Quotes

I seek out a lot of advice from other CEOs.

Colleagues are a wonderful thing - but mentors, that's where the real work gets done.

David Moyes was one who, at a certain crossroads in my career, he was there. And since then, I've kicked on. That's why he played such a big role in my career.

A strong and dedicated mentor can help a young woman get her foot in the door, get a promotion and get a raise.

You need mentors, people with that desire to support women and the vision to have more. We have that in Anglo American in a big way.

It's so important to seek out mentors and knowledge from those who have come before you, and I don't think I would be where I am today, both professionally and personally, without each and every mentor who helped me along the way.

I learned so much from Ric Flair... just listening to him guide me early in my career.

To me, mentorships and internships are two big pillars in business development. I believe in having multiple mentors.

I think that's the problem, when you're a young filmmaker and you're starting out, you don't know people, you're easily lead, you don't know the right people to talk to, you really need guides.

Mentors and sponsors, particularly in the early stages of my career, were invaluable to me because they encouraged me to raise my hand and take opportunities to build my capabilities.

All managers have someone they lean on and take advice from.

You need a long-term coach to be able to win.

Everything that ever happened to me in my career, Trump was the first guy to pick up the phone and reach out to me.

My father has never influenced the strategy anywhere.

Seek out a personal coach or mentor in the workplace. He/she should push you when you need it by encouraging and motivating you. Don't be afraid of their honesty.

Coaching is really a big fraternity. You can get in if you know the right people.

As you become more senior in your career, it can be thin at the top - It's harder and harder to get unbiased and direct feedback when making decisions. You want people who will speak truth to power. Say no to any 'yes men or women' on your personal board. When you face a personal crossroads, you need honest advisors.

There are a lot of people you never hear about that helped me a lot with my career and helped me become who I am that I've known for a long time and I still stay in touch with.

I've found that having role models and mentors who I resonate with is so important - a lot of people have so many questions and may not know where to go to get answers or may not have someone who can relate enough to even answer in the first place.

I don't get much career advice at all, and I would like some.

Getting a mentor is the shortcut to success.

What you want in a mentor is someone who truly cares for you and who will look after your interests and not just their own. When you do come across the right person to mentor you, start by showing them that the time they spend with you is worthwhile.

You know, no one steered people's careers in those days, I don't think, like they do today.

Each year I host a leadership summit in my district, and my biggest advice to young people is get experience. Get your foot in the door.

Obviously, the person who had most influence on my career was Ken Thompson.