The Important Takeaway For Everyone From Indra Nooyi’s Letter As She Steps Down

The Important Takeaway For Everyone From Indra Nooyi’s Letter As She Steps Down

In a month that we are celebrating women who are redefining gender roles, who are inspiring in what they do and who make us aspire to more, to better, this letter comes at a fitting moment. Indra Nooyi, CEO at PepsiCo. shared her reflections about her work at the company as she stepped down from her role.

Indra has often talked about gender equality, about balancing work and family, and sometimes, honestly admitted that having it all might not be possible.

She’s all for empowerment and surging ahead, but her words connected with women all around the world when she talked about a particular incident in her life dealing with her mother. Indra had walked in late, excited to tell her mom that she had been promoted to President on the Board of Directors even as her mom ignored her and asked her to fetch the milk. Her mom’s response was telling. It is well-documented and perhaps a favourite worldwide now. Her mom said, “In this house, you’re the wife, you’re the daughter, you’re the daughter-in-law, you’re the mother. You’re all of that. Nobody else can take that place. So leave that damned crown in the garage.”

And now as she steps down, she penned down her thoughts but one of the things that stood out was the fact that she mentioned that it’s paramount to think hard about time. “Take it from me. I’ve been blessed with an amazing career, but if I’m being honest, there have been moments I wish I’d spent more time with my children and family. So, I encourage you: be mindful of your choices on the road ahead. “ she says.

There will always be trying times when you try to juggle work and family, but if the CEO of a company says family is important, perhaps it’s worth a thought.

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