I'm thankful to be in a position in my career where I can advocate for better policies and partner with future generations, like my daughters, to be a voice for change. Belinda Johnson More Quotes by Belinda Johnson More Quotes From Belinda Johnson Contributing to the long-term success of Airbnb while taking more time to be with my amazing family is an incredible opportunity. Belinda Johnson technology Some of my legal colleagues are the most creative people I know! Belinda Johnson legal know colleagues people It is important for me to carve out time in my schedule to spend quality time with my family. Belinda Johnson me quality family time Persistence pushes me to be bold and seek out the opportunities I've wanted. It starts by envisioning what you want, no matter how big or small, and believing that you can achieve it. Belinda Johnson me you persistence matter So many opportunities are born from not asking permission. Belinda Johnson opportunities many born asking As chief business affairs and legal officer, I am responsible for driving Airbnb's engagement strategy and civic partnership efforts as well as overseeing the company's global public policy, community mobilization, legal, communications, compliance, social initiatives, and philanthropy efforts. Belinda Johnson legal i-am community business When I pull my hair back in a ponytail, that's how you know I'm having a hard day. Belinda Johnson day know you hair Most of my mentors in my early career were men; I'm happy to see today the partnership between the newer generation coming through and more senior women leaders helping others advance their careers. Belinda Johnson women happy today men It's important for anyone working at a hyper growth company such as Airbnb to embrace learning and be open in order to keep pace with the changing environment. Belinda Johnson environment learning growth important I don't think I get angry. Belinda Johnson get think angry As a company grows, things get stuck at the top. It can be a bottleneck. Belinda Johnson get top things company Homesharing is about dialogue, not disruption. Belinda Johnson about dialogue disruption Programs that encourage mentorship, workshops that teach women how to self advocate, and even employee resource groups that are focused on women in the workplace are all very powerful outlets that foster safe-space conversations. Belinda Johnson focused women powerful self When I think back to the early years of my career, I wish I would have been less tolerant of the norms of that time. Compared to today's generation, my generation didn't call attention to unfair practices like equal pay and promotion tracks as often. Belinda Johnson think wish time today That's what I love - to be pushed out of my comfort zone. Belinda Johnson out comfort-zone comfort love At the end of the day, you have to do what you think is right and be human. Belinda Johnson end-of-the-day day think you Every challenge that comes up is just a problem that needs a solution. Belinda Johnson challenge solution just problem In the morning, I look at my calendar and think about whether things that aren't critical can be moved to the next week. Belinda Johnson things look think morning I'm in bed by 10, but I may not actually go to sleep until 11. It doesn't take long. I just breathe in and out maybe 10 times, and that does it. Belinda Johnson go bed sleep long I never really feel overwhelmed; I feel energized by what goes on in our day. Belinda Johnson feel never day overwhelmed
