Belinda Johnson Quotes:- Belinda Johnson (Born 1967) is an American attorney and business executive. She currently serves on the boards of Airbnb and PayPal. Johnson earned her undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Texas at Austin. After graduating from law school in 1991, she spent several years working for law firms in the Dallas area. In 1996, Johnson was hired by the internet radio streaming company AudioNet (Broadcast.com) as general counsel and a secretary.
Inspirational Belinda Johnson Quotes
“Every challenge that comes up is just a problem that needs a solution.”
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“It is important for me to carve out time in my schedule to spend quality time with my family.”
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“In my spare time, I volunteer at my daughters’ schools so I can stay involved with the activities and parent/teacher community.”
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“Homesharing is about dialogue, not disruption.”
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“At the end of the day, you have to do what you think is right and be human.”
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“In the morning, I look at my calendar and think about whether things that aren’t critical can be moved to the next week.”
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“I think it takes a unique temperament for a lawyer who wants to go to a start-up, because generally, by nature, it’s a high-risk environment.”
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“At a well-run company, good ideas are embraced no matter where they come from.”
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“There’s a historical view that adding process into a scrappy start-up kills innovation, but I’m a firm believer that you need process at some point to remain agile.”
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“When I went into a start-up in tech, I knew I could always go back to a law firm.”
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“I’m always moving furniture and things around in my house.”
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“I’ve always liked diving into new things.”
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“Lead by example. Women often wait for permission instead of acting, and I try to encourage bold action.”
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“Whether we work in the private, public, or nonprofit sectors, International Women’s Day is a time for us to think about how we can all step up and do everything in our power to help women make real economic progress.”
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“As anyone who has started a company knows, it’s pretty common not to see any income for months.”
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“Persistence pushes me to be bold and seek out the opportunities I’ve wanted. It starts by envisioning what you want, no matter how big or small, and believing that you can achieve it.”
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“Cities have unique home-sharing policy needs – a dense, urban city may have different concerns than a historic vacation town or a non-traditional travel destination.”
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“I don’t think I get angry.”
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“I’m thankful to be in a position in my career where I can advocate for better policies and partner with future generations, like my daughters, to be a voice for change.”
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“I’m in bed by 10, but I may not actually go to sleep until 11. It doesn’t take long. I just breathe in and out maybe 10 times, and that does it.”
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“After law school, I put on my power suit and worked at a series of law firms. By the time I was at my third in six years, it dawned on me that a traditional law job wasn’t for me.”
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“It’s important to contribute to group discussions, but if all you’re thinking about is when you’ll get the opportunity to speak – and stressing about whether you’ll sound smart – you won’t be fully engaged in the conversation.”
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“Some of my legal colleagues are the most creative people I know!”
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“I’m a huge Trekkie.”
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“While Airbnb cannot singlehandedly level the playing field for women, I believe we can play a role in enabling women around the world to follow their passions and design the lives they want.”
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“I wholeheartedly believe that travel leads to open minds and contributes to a better cultural understanding and acceptance of people from around the world.”
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“When I learned about Airbnb, I was like, ‘Wow, this is an amazing, new way to travel; it’s about community, and there’s a lot to figure out to clear the way,’ so I was really drawn to that.”
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“When I pull my hair back in a ponytail, that’s how you know I’m having a hard day.”
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“There was a time when people thought our hosts weren’t collecting and remitting taxes, and we’ve been very proactive about going out and trying to solve this.”
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“As a company grows, things get stuck at the top. It can be a bottleneck.”
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“Programs that encourage mentorship, workshops that teach women how to self advocate, and even employee resource groups that are focused on women in the workplace are all very powerful outlets that foster safe-space conversations.”
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“That’s what I love – to be pushed out of my comfort zone.”
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“I never really feel overwhelmed; I feel energized by what goes on in our day.”
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“So many opportunities are born from not asking permission.”
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“Most of my mentors in my early career were men; I’m happy to see today the partnership between the newer generation coming through and more senior women leaders helping others advance their careers.”
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“I like cutting through complexity and trying to get to the kernel of an idea.”
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“The advice I give is that tempting as it is, getting the training you can get from law firm experience is really invaluable. It teaches you not just what you know but what you don’t.”
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“Every woman who proves that it is not about gender but about excellence paves the way.”
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“Even with uncertainty around the future of work in an increasingly automated world, Airbnb will remain a way for women to achieve greater financial independence and social empowerment in the years ahead.”
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“I don’t necessarily think about being a woman as I make decisions, but I do value diversity of opinion and encourage others to speak up and do their best work.”
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“My best advice to young women looking to get into both travel and tech is to put yourself out there, get out of your comfort zone, and be persistent.”
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“When I left Yahoo, I was really looking for an early-stage company that had some complexities and things that needed to be figured out.”
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“It’s important for anyone working at a hyper-growth company such as Airbnb to embrace learning and be open in order to keep pace with the changing environment.”
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