By James M. Connolly
Intelligence, dedicated, leader, innovative, hard-working — they’re all words associated with the 11 women recognized with the Mass High Tech Women to Watch awards this morning. But back at the office we were talking how commonly another word has to be applied to the 2010 honorees and their 60 predecessors.
It’s their humility. It’s so striking. We at Mass High Tech see it over and over again. We contact them in January to tell them they have been selected, and their total surprise is genuine. When we interview them for profiles, they talk about other women who would be more deserving, or how they can’t believe they are in the same ranks with certain women tech leaders that they admire.
These are inventors, heads of huge development teams and CEOs. They’ve earned the right to brag.
Instead, they stand up at a podium and praise other women. They are grateful to their parents and the members of their teams. They talk about how it just makes sense for them to give back, to help and mentor young people.
Be sure to check out their profiles in this week’s Mass High Tech or on MassHighTech.com. There’s something special about them that goes beyond bits, bytes and biotech. The 250 people who came out to honor them this morning understand it. It’s their humility.
Posted by Brendan Lynch
Tags: Women to Watch
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