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WITI Women | Barbara Babcock

4. Who has been the most influential person in your life? Why?
Undoubtedly, my father - who set strong moral and ethical standards, applauded my successes, counseled me through failures, had a remarkable sense of humor, was proud of me no matter what, and always challenged me to be better.

5. What lessons have you learned that would be valuable to women beginning their careers in technology?
First, in spite of all the theory around crafting career steps and carefully following a long-term career plan, I believe the most satisfying success comes from following a professional path wherein you are striving to do things that you find interesting, stimulating and satisfying. I don't believe it is easy to succeed in positions that sound like important career moves but make you want to stay home from work. Second, who you work for and who you work with are extremely important. If given a choice, always work for someone you respect and can learn from and with a team of people that will challenge you to do your best. Being surrounded by mediocrity may make you look good briefly but will not provide the environment that will bring out your best.

6. What new technology do you believe will have the most positive impact on the world in the next 20 years? The most negative impact?
Positive: wireless communications
Negative: wireless communications

Barbara Babcock answers these questions:
1. What was your first job in technology?
2. Who has been your most significant mentor? Why?
3. What has been your greatest challenge and what strategies did you use to overcome obstacles?
4. Who has been the most influential person in your life? Why?
5. What lessons have you learned that would be valuable to women beginning their careers in technology?
6. What new technology do you believe will have the most positive impact on the world in the next 20 years? The most negative impact?

On the lighter side:
1. If you could have dinner with any 2 people (living or not), who would they be?
2. What was the last book you read? What books do you love to recommend?
3. If you couldn't do what you are doing now, what profession would you choose?
4. What is your definition of success?

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