I come to eat with very important people in the world, and I say 'only kosher', and always with a skullcap. I don't recall that my business ever suffered from that.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He notes that maintaining kosher practices and wearing a skullcap has not harmed his business.
- In plain terms
- Observing religious customs didn’t hurt his career.
- What can you take from it?
- Religious observance can coexist with professional success.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What accommodations are reasonable in professional settings?
- How can one address bias when it arises?
Another view
Not all industries may be as accepting.
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