Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Yep, Warren Buffett Still Rocks!





 “Fellow males, get onboard. The closer that America comes to fully employing the talents of all its citizens, the greater its output of goods and services will be. We've seen what can be accomplished when we use 50% of our human capacity. If you visualize what 100% can do, you'll join me as an unbridled optimist about America's future.” Warren Buffett

This is from an essay from Warren Buffett after The Women’s Conference recently held.  This is the last part of his essay but I believe the most powerful part of the message.  Teaching everyone that by helping women fulfill their own potential helps everyone achieve their goals.  So many times, women have been taught to value themselves less than their male colleagues.  They also get paid well below their male colleagues for the same work. 

As a business owner your goal when hiring should be to hire the person that best fits your job opening.  Hiring biases do nothing for the company but deprive them of the right kind of talent.  Looking at the person as a whole, based on their degree (if required), their experience and the knowledge and specific skill set they bring to the table.   Each business owner can help their business grow by hiring the most talented and competent person for the job no matter the gender. 



Suzanne Cormier

Executive Director

BizWorks (Small Business Incubator)
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