When you undervalue what you do, the world will under value who you are.
–Oprah Winfrey.
We see that women are good managers. They can manage multiple work at home, raising kids, financial crisis at home, family member’s illness, problematic situations in the family or even supporting family and friends whenever needed. Many have a lot of qualities which they themselves are not aware. Many have the skills which when improved can work wonders in business.
When we think of business we see females enter in business only due to their need for money or to kill time but what they need to look at is their skills, talent, knowledge and intelligence. There are Economic & social benefits as well.
We find some external and some internal reasons why many Indian females don’t look at business. There may be several internal reasons, Fear to lead, vigilant related to their identity, stereotype about females is they are not as intelligent as men, too emotional, too soft, they can’t really win etc. Actually they are not taught to lead or to believe in themselves,
Some other external reasons are 1 Too tied up with house work, 2 no freedom to travel on the name of security and 3 the wage gap between the males and females means less pay for same job to females than males.
The biggest loss is when the idea dies without execution. If you have great idea, then find ways to make it successful.
The % of women in Labor force Participation Rate (LFRO) has fallen to 15.5% during the April-June 2020 quarter during strict lockdown due to COVID pandemic. According to World Bank estimates, India has one of the lowest female LFPR in the world.
If female LFPR increases by even 10 % then per capita net domestic product can grow by 8% & GDP by 27% approximately.
This article is not about men vs. women- it’s about diversity, inclusion, equality, equity, to guide the actions in the society if females start looking at it from a different angle. Not only to understand our world but also to change the world.
Females can Focus on values, they are salient with your personality, your skills, knowledge, talent all combined together becomes a package. Be brave, to take many small actions.
Don’t get overwhelmed, just ask what is the next right move, then reach there and again ask what the next right move is. Figure out where your power base is. Then work on the alignment, of your personality with the work that you have to do on yourself.
Martha Stewart says, ‘I admire the courage and self reliance it takes to start your own business and make it succeed.” Try, experiment with your idea, attempt execution, instead of being driven, be interested in bringing in change.
Instead of terming something as obstacles, treat it as challenges to be solved & problems to be dealt with.
The 5 C model by Indra Nooyi are
Competency – Develop your Competency, be known for something, not just be generalist, only then you stand out from the pack,
Courage & confidence, – if you are very confident of your knowledge but not willing to speak out then there is no use. Learn to develop your courage and confidence. It will come with only practice.
Communication skills – The most important is communication skill to mobilize the troops, to encourage others, to put up your idea or to get the work done.
Consistency- Be consistent, you can change your mind if you have to but it needs to be towards a consistent framework.
Compass or Integrity – if you don’t have integrity then everything comes crashing down.
As Kiran Mazumdar Shaw says “I really believe that entrepreneurship is about being able to face failure, manage failure and succeed after failing.”
There can be some steps to consider for converting your ideas.
As Kiran Mazumdar Shaw says “I really believe that entrepreneurship is about being able to face failure, manage failure and succeed after failing.”
There can be some steps to consider for converting your ideas.
Believe in your self – Take accountability of your action to believe in yourself to handle the consequences of your idea and decisions. See things through all the way to the end.
Embrace risk: when things don’t go as you had planned earlier, then stay focused on your mission. Risk is normal and your attitude will keep you looking forward, this will get your perspective on track
What is the purpose: Define a clean purpose for your idea. Ever changing purpose will not lead anywhere. Your purpose will fuel your actions.
Be passionate: Your passion to work will make you a pioneer. Only you can try your limits and nurture your idea with your passion.
Take advices: Idea is distinctively different than execution. Take advice from the people who have done it. Take guidance from people to share their wisdom from the failures and also from success.
Learn how to convert your idea and sell: Communicating your vision helps in selling the idea. People will not understand your idea but they can understand your vision if communicated well then only your idea gets sold to bring in the change that you are aiming at.
Grow the idea along the way: Your idea may be one initially but as you proceed with execution you may find the similar ideas that can go well with your main idea.
Focus on momentum: stay focused, build your plan, eliminate excuses and keep your energy focused to the idea.
Don’t let go: The journey will be filled with lots of ups and downs, unexpected outcomes or moments without clue, respect and appreciate the journey and understand how things work.
Small step will lead to success: Don’t underestimate the small steps to improve your execution, to improve your plan or to improve your knowledge. These small steps will lead you to success soon.
Dipali Akolkar.
FunSmartism Activity Center
Contact number : 950 3919 750.
One of the best articles I read.. it will help understand the real worth not only females but anyone can have.. and it it is also the road map to achieve what you want.. truly the best????
Very nice article Dipali ???….very inspiring for women??
Awesome writing.
Loved reading it.
Motivational as well as realistic, will definitely give it a try. ???
Liked the realities being reflected and the suggestions as well.????
Awesome posts. Very nicely and thoughtfully written. Well composed thoughts. I wish you a very best for all your future endeavors.
Wow I am so proud of you! Lovely article. I can feel your fire ??
True way to starting
New life
Very well written??