I would love to have words like this written about me.
September 13, 2007
Yeah, I have a long way to go though…
Women Power!
From the NY Times.
Anita Roddick, Body Shop Founder, Dies at 64
A woman of fierce passions, boundless energy, unconventional idealism and sometimes diva-like temperament, Ms. Roddick was one of Britain’s most visible business executives, and not just because of the ubiquitous and instantly recognizable Body Shop franchises. Working on behalf of numerous causes — the rain forest, debt relief for developing countries, indigenous farmers in impoverished nations, whales, voting rights, anti-sexism and anti-ageism, to name a few — Ms. Roddick believed that businesses could be run ethically, with what she called “moral leadership,” and still turn a profit.
One thing that surprises me perpetually is that we don’t hear enough about women (and men) of distinction who are not regulars in the media while they are alive. As someone in the media, so to speak, this kind of story should be written and written about often as an alternative to the tabloid press. How did she do it all? What were her motivations? Hey, there are good role models out there.