Caroline Ghosn

As an entrepreneur, the latitude of failure and of success is directly correlated to people. I am growing more and more attentive to my first instincts, even if I can't justify them, as they apply to people. ”

The issue of women in the workplace is not a women's issue: it's an economic problem. ”

By saying that leaders - male or female - have to look or act a certain way to be respected as role models, we are not only hurting those individuals but also reinforcing rigid benchmarks for the next generation of passionate, aspiring leaders, who are watching. ”

Having women who are already successful take the leap of faith to help younger women is critical. ”

Learning to ask is like flexing a muscle. The more you do it, the easier it becomes. I started by learning how to ask for the small things in my life, and eventually I could make the Big Daunting Asks. ”

I've always known I've wanted to build companies that have a social impact. ”

In high school, I interned at my mother's restaurant and learned the small-business ropes. It was really instructive and taught me to switch contexts quickly, as I contributed to everything from managing the reception desk to building their website. ”

Entrepreneurship is a muscle, and winning is an endurance game. ”

I have always been fascinated by entrepreneurship. ”

I have a million career weaknesses, and although it's uncomfortable, I believe that authentically acknowledging and working through your vulnerability is more powerful than the delusion of perfection. ”