Cathy Engelbert

“I prioritize people over tasks.”

“Our goal is to set the gold standard when it comes to compliance.”

“The most common characteristic of childhood building toys is that they snap together in one way or another. Technology is constantly shifting, and we should make sure that whatever we build is interoperable and pliable.”

“Putting our heads in the sand won't stop the inexorable advancement of technology.”

“I believe that 20-somethings would be more likely to embrace experimentation - and provide additional value - if they felt safe to do so.”

“We're all drowning in data. We all need moments of recovery. For me, that includes not going right to my phone when I wake up in the morning.”

“The fundamentals of your business are like free throws: emphasize and practice them to perfection.”

“Golf instills incredible values, including collaboration, competitiveness, and integrity.”

“Even if you've never picked up a club, or if you've been playing for a long time, there's always something new to learn from playing golf. That's the beauty of the game. You never stop learning.”

“Being able to see and recombine existing assets and know-how in new ways allows us to take an 'ingenious approach to innovation' - one that creates even more value from what we already have and know.”

“I'm probably a little bit of an outlier for women because I don't believe that you have to self-promote to get where you're going.”

“You don't have to always be the smartest person in the room, but if you listen and absorb what you are hearing, you will be ahead of the game.”

“By adding support for eldercare, spousal care, and children beyond the birth stage, Deloitte's family leave program provides our people with the time they need to focus on their families in important times of need.”

“Leaking tunnels, congested roads, rusting bridges, and aging railways often mean one thing: lost opportunity from delays and cancellations.”

“We have to not be afraid to say no.”

“A large part of my career achievements are due to having the courage to ask for what I needed, whether in a professional or personal context.”

“My becoming the CEO is a testament to our long commitment to diversity inclusion. And I intend to really focus and really pay that forward for our future diverse leaders at Deloitte.”

“As companies deal with the impact of technology and the incredible pace of change, they are fundamentally rethinking talent and family leave programs.”

“Each year on Impact Day, I love seeing our people fill classrooms, parks, and training centers to make a difference in communities across the country.”

“Being the first female CEO of one of the Big Four, I certainly intend to pay it forward.”