INTRODUCTION
In tribute to the late Margaret Thatcher, our 2013
issue of Who's Who breaks the mould of showcasing
solely the greatest women from New Zealand. In this
issue, we profile our greatest women of all time.
During the process of developing this year's issue
of Who's Who, I was struck by the influence a single
woman could have upon the world.
I'll be forever reminded of 'The Iron Lady's' stringent
spirit and inspired by her words, "If you want
something said, ask a man; if you want something
done, ask a woman".
Margaret Thatcher polarised people. Love or hate
her, she was a woman of power. She embodied the
passion, drive and discipline that I work by every day.
She was an exemplary. She took the emotion out of
business and will forever be a memorable figure in
history.
In my opinion, on April 8, 2013, the world lost one of
the greatest leaders of our time.
So what does it take to solidify one's self as one of the
greats in history? Surely we don't all need to become
politicians to be remembered. I have reflected on
this over the past month and have come to the
conclusion that leadership is innately in all of us…
some simply know better than others how to use it
for good. Each one of us has the power to take our
skill set and intelligence, no matter our background
or circumstance, to join in the promotion of what is
common and what is good. It does not always
require a monetary or career commitment. By
simply giving of our time, you and I can make a
difference in our immediate environments.
Check out our Women to Watch section which
profiles some excellent examples of local
businesswomen making their mark on history.
These women are strong local leaders driving
positive outcomes through their businesses.
Who's Who 2013 acmes the ability to harness the
potential that is within all us. We are all works in
progress; now is the time to invest in you and
become the person you have always wanted to be.
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