There's no doubt about it that my participation in sports allowed me to compete in the business world in a very gender-neutral way.

What is clear is that business leaders must commit to champion change - to be transparent about their goals for change, to align their incentives systems to drive the change, and to make sure their work environments are flexible in a way that allows men and women who choose to work to be able to achieve all of their potential.

Research conducted throughout the world shows gender balance in top positions contributes to improved competitiveness and better business performance.

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