Alice Krause, Founder of NewsonWomen.com, and Winner of the 2009 Stevie Award for "Blog of the Year", is serving as a Judge for the 2010 Awards and was interviewed by the Stevies this week. Here is a sample of the Q&A:
What item of news recently caught your eye and why?
This year, Forbes expanded its list of The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women to include women in media, politics, and pop with Michelle Obama at number one. Fortune’s 50 Most Powerful Women has remained more business-oriented with Indra Nooyi, the chairman & CEO of Pepsico, at number one. As I wrote in a recent blog, Forbes seems to have redefined how it sees power, deciding it's less about corporate and political power and more about influencing the world's agenda—hence the appearance of Beyoncé and Lady Gaga. Is power about delivering shareholder value, delivering votes, or having an impact on fashion and pop culture? I think power is all about the numbers—the number of women I write about everyday (5,000 since I started) who are getting great jobs, starting great businesses, running great nonprofits and universities, and achieving great heights in the world of sports. Why limit power to "100"? I think power lies in the masses.....
If you could choose another profession, what would it be?
If I had the time, influence, and connections I’d like to be a film producer in order to portray women in film. Some 70 % of the speaking roles in films today go to men. The actor Geena Davis has founded her own institution that aims to give women more film roles and to create better role models for women. I love sports films, which are inspirational, but there are very few involving women. Dolly Madison (wife of the fourth U.S. President James Madison) would also be an interesting subject.
What quality or qualities do you most value in your business associates?
A strong character, leadership, perseverance, and intelligence. People that can add value and get things done.
What do you think is the worst bad habit to have at work?
Procrastination. Missing deadlines or being late finishing projects slows down business. It is particularly crucial in the financial world where time is literally money.
As someone at the top of your profession, what keeps you inspired or makes you hit the ground running in the morning?
Love what you do. I love my work, particularly the feeling of contributing something. If you’ve been given the talent, you should use it.
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