No post-retirement blues: Indra Nooyi says she is free from quarterly earnings, learning how to say 'no'
No more over-commitments for Indra Nooyi.
“As CEO, you were a prisoner of the quarterly earnings because you had to deliver. Everything you did was around the quarterly earnings,” she said. “Now that I am retired, I can put whatever pressure I want on myself, but I’m not a prisoner [anymore]. I can pick and choose what I want to do.”
“The unfortunate thing is that I’m over-committed, because I just didn’t know how to say no. So I’ve gotten involved in too many things and my resolution for 2020 is to learn to say no, to not take on anything new,” said Nooyi.
Washington DC, on Sunday, saw a mega celebration of achievers from various fields at the biannual American Portrait Gala. On the special evening, six prominent names lived the dream of being inducted into the prestigious Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery which celebrates icons whose work had a positive impact on American history, development and culture.
From Indra Nooyi to Frances Arnold, achievers from the world of business, science, fashion and entertainment were immortalised by the gallery. The gala was a star-studded affair which saw politicians, business tycoons and actors in attendance.
An evening of music, wine, and awards, this year's National Portrait Gallery celebration was one to remember. Take a look at all the best moments of the celebration.
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