Carly Fiorina
1954
5
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Biography
Carly Fiorina is an American business executive and former CEO of Hewlett-Packard (HP). She was born on September 6, 1954, in Austin, Texas. After earning degrees in medieval history and philosophy, she pursued a career in business. Carly Fiorina became the first woman to lead a Fortune 20 company when she was appointed CEO of HP in 1999. She faced challenges during her tenure, including the controversial merger with Compaq and her subsequent resignation in 2005. Fiorina later ventured into politics, running for the U.S. Senate in California in 2010 and the Republican nomination for President in 2016.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The goal is to turn data into information, and information into insight.
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The highest calling of leadership is to unlock the potential in others.
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There is far more to this world than teaching young people to pass tests. They must be taught to think broadly and deeply, to be compassionate, to work with others, to persevere.
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I think what is lost today is the art of conversation. It's very easy to find each other, but it's tough to say, 'I want to understand you better.'
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The truth is that solving problems in our society – be they social problems, economic problems, or political problems – requires far more common ground than is often acknowledged.