Behind every successful man is a woman, behind her is his wife.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Success is attributed to a woman, but that woman is often overlooked by the wife.
- In plain terms
- Everyone says a woman helps a man, but the wife is behind her.
- What can you take from it?
- Success chains often involve multiple hidden layers of support.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who really supports success?
- How do we credit contributions?
Another view
It assumes a traditional family structure that may not apply to all.
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