2016年9月16日??? pm 14:00? by?? hfy
一切皆有可能1-5復習
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Good afternoon everyone. I can't tell you how honored I am to be here with you? 各位下午好!能來到這里和大家探討針對領導力的認識,
good afternoon everyone, I can't tell you know honored I am to be here with you
to talk about my thoughts on leadership and to share my experiences? 并分享作為目前管理著一家大型跨國企業(yè)的
to talk about my thoughts on leadership and to share my experiences
as one of only a handful of women today running a major global corporation.? 為數(shù)不多的女性所走過的歷程尸折,我感到無比榮幸。
as one of only a handful of women today running a major global corporation
As I look out at all of you .... some at the beginning stages of your careers....some well along the road to your future.... 我注視著你們大家露氮,你們中間有些人正處在職業(yè)生涯的起點延欠,有些人已經(jīng)在通向未來的道路上前進了心肪,
as I look out at all of you?? some at the beginning stages of your careers some well along the
road to your future
wherever you are on your own personal path I can promise you a world of opportunity and excitement. 不管你在自己的道路上走了多遠,我向你們保證每瞒,前面有無數(shù)的機遇和令人興奮的事物蜒犯。
wherever you are on your own personal path I can promise you a world of? opportunity and
excitement
Anything you choose to do is within your reach. 無論你們想做什么樣的事業(yè)潮改,你們都可以做得很出色汇在。
anything you choose to do is within your reach
How far you go will depend on how high you set your dreams and how hard you work to achieve them. 你們的夢想有多大,你們就能走多遠;你們?yōu)閴粝敫冻龅迷蕉嘞劢啵銈兙蜁匠晒Α?/p>
how far you go will depend on how high you set your dreams and how hard you work to achieve
them
But whatever path you take, the foundation provided by a good education will make success come that much easier, I promise you.? 但無論你們選擇哪條路,我保證咆瘟,有良好的教育背景作為基礎飞蛹,成功會來得更容易墓懂。
but whatever path you take, the foundation provided by a good education will make success come
that much easier , I promise you
I have shared my experiences on leadership with many different groups of people all over the world. 我曾和來自全世界不同的人群分享過我的經(jīng)歷匕积。
I have shared my experiences on leadership with many different groups of people all over the
world
But being here in the country where my parents and grandparents were born— 但是在這個我祖父母和父母出生的國度,
but being here in the country where my parents and grandparents were born
a country to which I continue to feel strong emotional and intellectual ties—is an enormous privilege and a dream come true.? 這個我一直被強烈的情感和文化所維系的國度,能同各位分享我的成功感受帆调,是我極大的榮幸,也圓了我的一個夢撵枢。
a country to which I continue to feel strong emotional and intellectual ties-is an enormous
privilege and a dream come true
I consider myself a relatively recent member of a new generation of business leaders 我認為自己屬于相對新一代的商業(yè)領導者靴姿,
I consider myself a relatively recent member of a new generation of business leaders
faced with a dizzying pace of change and a global economic and political environment? 我們面對的是令人目眩的變化節(jié)奏宵晚,
faced with a dizzying pace of change and a global economic and political environment
that are redefined by the day in this tumultuous 21st century.? 以及被充滿動蕩的21世紀重新定義的全球經(jīng)濟和政治環(huán)境。
that are redefined by the day in this tumultuous 21st century
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I was offered the job as CEO of Avon four years ago,? 四年前我被任命為雅芳集團的首席執(zhí)行官逸贾,
I was offered the job as ceo of? avon four years ago
and it has certainly been an experience of a lifetime for me ever since.? 從那個時候起開始了我一生難得的經(jīng)歷。
and it has certainly been an experience? of a lifetime for me ever since
We've had a spectacular success, modernizing everything about the company from top to bottom.? 我們?nèi)〉昧肆钊瞬毮康某晒Γ轿粚⒄麄€公司推向現(xiàn)代化颖侄。
we've had a spectacular success .modernizing everything about the company from top to bottom
spectacular
dating back 46000years ,this is the spectacular vessels??? discovers to date
vessel 船只
With sales that this year will top $6.7 billion USD and a stock price? 我們今年的銷售額將達67億美元拂蝎,
with sales that this year will top 6.7billion usd and a stock price
which is at an all-time high, we've certainly had some incredible results.? 股票價格達到了歷史新高玄货,我們的確取得了驕人的成績。
which is at an all-time high ,we've certainly had some incredible results
Avon has been named one of Fortune magazine's most admired companies? 雅芳被《財富》雜志評為最令人敬佩的公司之一隘世,
avon has been named one of fortune magazine's most admired companies
and we've made Business Week's list of the world's most valuable brands for three years in a row.? 并連續(xù)三年被《商業(yè)周刊》評為全球最有價值的品牌之一营密。
and we've made business week's list of the world's most valuable brands for three years in a row
Today, Avon is proudly known as "The Company for Women" in every country in which we do business. 今天,在所有銷售雅芳產(chǎn)品的國家,我們很自豪地被公認為“比女人更了解女人的公司”糜值。
today,? avon is proudly known as the company for women; in every country in which we do
businss
And our ability to provide women with both quality products? 為女性用戶停供優(yōu)質產(chǎn)品和有可觀收入的創(chuàng)業(yè)機遇成為我們的一個重要競爭優(yōu)勢畅蹂。
and our ability to provide women with both quality products
and a significant earnings opportunity has become an important competitive advantage.? 這也是我們在中國業(yè)務一開始就高速發(fā)展的原因之一。
and a significant earnings opportunity has become an important competitive advantage
Going forward, our strategy for Avon recognizes China as the number one market in the world for future expansion,? 展望未來,雅芳的戰(zhàn)略是把中國作為全球第一的市場進行拓展,
going forward, our strategy for avon recognizes china as the number one market in the world for
future expansion
reflecting our strong commitment to bring new business opportunities to entrepreneurial women in every corner of this great country.? 這一戰(zhàn)略也體現(xiàn)了我們的堅定承諾,即為身處這個偉大國家的所有具有企業(yè)家精神的女性同胞帶來機遇医清。
reflecting our stong commitment to bring new business opportunities to entrepreneurial women
in every corner of this great country
As I look back to all that we have accomplished over the past decade and particularly over the past four years, 過去十年尤其是最近四年柏腻,無疑是雅芳獲得突破性成功的階段,
as I look back to all that we have accomplished over the past decade and particularly over the past
four years
it has been a real period of breakout success for our company .... breathtaking, but also exhausting. 回首這一階段,既波瀾壯闊又充滿坎坷。
it has been a real period of breakout success for our company?? breathtaking ,but also
exhausting
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The roller coaster ride has opened my eyes to many things....about the increasingly complex demands of running a business today,? 猶如乘坐過山車一樣的感覺令我見識了很多有關當今經(jīng)營企業(yè)所面臨的復雜的要求,
the roller coater ride has opened my eyes to many things?? about the increasingly complex
demands of running a business today
about my own competencies and the need to constantly challenge and renew my own commitment to being a better leader.? 關乎我自身能力和不斷挑戰(zhàn)自己的需要,以及要做一名更優(yōu)秀的領導者需要不斷更新的自我期望。
about my own competencies and the need to constantly challenge and renew my own
commitment to being a better leader
I had no idea at the moment I became CEO that I would experience such great fortune and such great challenge both at the same time.... 剛成為首席執(zhí)行官的時候,我從未想到我會如此幸運但同時又面臨這么大的挑戰(zhàn),
I had no idea at the moment I became ceo that I would experience such great fortune and such
great challenge both at the same time
and how enormously my life would change as a result.? 也從未想到這會給我的生活帶來如此大的變化胧卤。
and how enormously my life would change as a result
No idea what privilege, yet what responsibility comes with being the first woman to lead the company, 我不知道作為領導這家公司的第一位女性意味著怎樣的特殊性和責任推捐;
no idea what privilege ,yet what responsibility comes with being the first woman to lead the
company
to be constantly scrutinized as one of less than a handful of women CEOs today— 或者是作為當今為數(shù)不多的女性首席執(zhí)行官
to be constantly scrutinized as one of less than a handful of women ceos? today
what it would be like to balance my Chinese cultural background— 該怎樣為我的華裔文化背景取得平衡皮壁、并時刻被審視湿滓;
what it would be like to balance my Chinese cultural background
what the responsibilities of the office would entail in this unparalleled environment. 或者是在前所未有的環(huán)境下?lián)芜@一職位所肩負的責任;
what the responsibilitied of the office would entail in this unparalleled environment
And what it would mean to be a business leader that could distinguish him or herself in today's world where the game is changing by the minute.? 還有在今天這個瞬息萬變的世界做一名優(yōu)秀的商業(yè)領袖所代表的意義。
and what it would mean to be a business leader that could distinguish him or herself in today's
world where the game is changing by the minute
As I reflect on my rapid rise to the top as one of the few women running a major global corporation, 作為極少數(shù)領導著大型跨國企業(yè)的女性中的一員,
as I reflect on my rapid rise to the top as one of the few women running a major global
corporation
I have found myself thinking a great deal about my Chinese heritage? 回顧自己快速成長的歷程涧偷,我總是聯(lián)想到我的中國文化傳統(tǒng)扼倘,
I have found myself thinking a great deal about my Chinese heritage
heritage
Chinese heritage? 中國傳統(tǒng)
and how enormously fortunate I am to have been given this very precious gift. 以及擁有這一寶貴饋贈是多么的幸運爪喘。
and how enormously fortunate I am to have been given this very precious
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I was raised in a traditional Chinese family where achievement was not demanded, but expected. 我在一個傳統(tǒng)的中國家庭里成長,家人不強求我取得多大成就略水,但期望我能成功。
I was raised in a traditional Chinese family where achievement was not demanded ,but expected
My father, born in Hong Kong, was a successful architect. 我父親出生在香港劝萤,是一名成功的建筑師渊涝。
my father, born in hong kong,was a successful architect
My mother, born in Shanghai, was the first female chemical engineer in her graduating class at the University of Toronto in Canada. 我母親生于上海,是當時加拿大多倫多大學研究生班里培養(yǎng)出來的第一位女性化學工程師床嫌。
my mother ,born in shanghai ,was the first female chemical engineer in her graduating class at
the university of Toronto in canada
They arrived in America not speaking a word of English but through hard work, both were able to fulfill their full potential, 他們剛到美國時一句英語都不會講跨释,但他們通過努力,都充分發(fā)揮了自己的潛力厌处。
they arrived in America not speaking a word of English but through hard work ,both were able to
fulfill their full potential
and their success has set a wonderful example for me. 他們的成功為我樹立了很好的榜樣鳖谈。
and their success has set a wonderful example for me
My parents were always, and continue to be today, the single biggest influence in my life. 我的父母從過去到現(xiàn)在始終是我唯一的最大影響力的來源。
my parents were always ,and continue to be today ,the single biggest influence in my life
They raised my brother and I with a respect for the values and traditions of our Chinese heritage, 他們用中國的傳統(tǒng)文化和價值觀教育我和弟弟嘱蛋,
they raised my brother and I with a respect for the values and traditions of our Chinese heritage
yet also with an unwavering commitment to bring us up with all the opportunities for higher education 但也不遺余力地把握所有讓我們接受教育的機會蚯姆,
yet also with an unwavering commitment to bring us up with all the opportunities for higher
education
and a desire to prepare us to adapt to American society and to succeed in this world of great change. 幫助我們適應美國社會五续,并在這個變幻無常的世界里獲得成功。
and a desire to prepare us to adapt to American society and to succeed in this world of great
change
My brother and I were given all the opportunities of our American friends - 我和弟弟同我們的美國同齡人獲得的機會是均等的:
my brother and I were given all the oppprtunities of? our American friends
opportunities
the same schools, the same tennis lessons, the same piano teachers.... 同一所學校龄恋,同樣的網(wǎng)球課疙驾,相同的鋼琴老師……
the same schools ,the same tennis lessons ,the same piano techer
but we had the wonderful advantage in my mind of a cultural heritage that we were always taught to be proud of. 但我們被中國傳統(tǒng)文化熏陶的思想是一個很大的優(yōu)勢,我們?yōu)榇烁械津湴痢?/p>
but we had the wonderful advantage in my mind of a cultural heritage that we were always taught
to be proud of
Mom and Dad always wanted us to be proud of being Chinese - my brother and I smile today when we reminisce on growing up in our house. 父親母親一直教導我們要為自己是中國人感到驕傲郭毕。如今它碎,我和弟弟回想起在家的成長歷程還會由衷地微笑。
mom and dad always wanted ys to be proud of being Chinese?? my brother and I smile today
when we reminisce on growing up in our house
reminisce?? think back??? remember
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We grew up believing that being Chinese was the greatest advantage in life; in our house, 我們始終相信作為中國人是生活中最大的優(yōu)勢显押。
we grew up believing that being Chinese was the greatest advantage in life, in our house
everything important in life came from China, was invented in China, owed all to the Chinese.? 在我家扳肛、生活中所有重要的東西都來自中國,都是中國發(fā)明的乘碑,都歸功于中國人挖息。
everything important in life came from china, was invented in china ,owed all to the chinese
We went on elementary school field trips to pulp plants, where they taught us how paper was made. 讀小學時,我們?nèi)ゼ垵{廠參觀兽肤,在那里他們教我們紙是怎樣生產(chǎn)的套腹。
we went on elementary school field trips to pulp plants ,where they taught us how paper was
made
pulp 紙漿
Paper was invented in China, Mom said, after we relayed the process in awe.? 回家之后,我們崇拜地描述了一番资铡,然后母親告訴我們电禀,紙是中國人發(fā)明的。
paper was invented in china ,mom said ,after we relayed the process in awe
Our favorite neighbors were Italian and invited us over for spaghetti. 我們最喜歡的鄰居是意大利人笤休,他們邀請我們?nèi)コ砸獯罄妗?/p>
our favorite neighbors were Italian? and invited us over for spaghetti
When we came home and raved, Dad would remind us that Marco Polo brought pasta home from China. Not Italian....Chinese....and so it went. 我們吃完飯回到家極力贊美尖飞,父親提醒我們,馬可波羅是從中國把面團帶回去的店雅,不是意大利的政基,而是中國的...
when we came home and raved(咆哮的,贊揚的)底洗,dad would remind us that marco polo brought pasta home from china ,not Italian??? Chinese and so it went
And how wonderful they were to instill in us the sense of pride in our heritage that we have never forgotten.? 不斷如此腋么。我的父母很偉大,他們不斷地向我們灌輸對中國傳統(tǒng)文化的自豪感亥揖,我們從未忘記中國文化珊擂。
and how wonderful they were to instill in su the sense of pride in our heritage that we have never
forgotten
When I first became CEO, a famous American television journalist interviewed my dad and? 當我剛擔任首席執(zhí)行官時,一個著名的美國電視記者采訪我的父親费变,
when I first became ceo ,a famous American television journalist interviewed my dad and
asked him if he always knew I would be successful in business. 問他是否早就知道我會在商界取得成功摧扇。
asked him if he always knew I would be successful in business
No, he said, quite to the contrary, he worried for years that raising me to be a respectful Chinese daughter? 不,他回答挚歧,恰恰相反扛稽,他很多年來一直擔心把我教育成一個孝順的中國女兒
no ,he said ,quite to the contray ,he worried for years that raising me to be a? respectuful Chinese
daughter
would hinder my ability to compete in a world with what he considered the aggressive, cut throat traits of typical America CEO's.? 會妨礙我在一個他認為充滿了攻擊性和殘酷無情的典型美國首席執(zhí)行官的圈子里和別人競爭。
would hinder my ability to compete in world with what he considered the aggressive ,cut throat
traits of typical America ceo's
In fact, he passed on a letter to me that I keep, translated from Chinese to English, in my desk drawer. 實際上滑负,他寫了一封信給我在张,我還保存在我辦公室的抽屜里用含。信是由中文翻譯成英文的。
in fact?? he passed on a letter to me that I keep ,translates from Chinese to English ,in my desk
drawer