Lynne Doughtie

“If you're open and honest, you find that people genuinely want to help you out. Taking advice from others can enhance your relationship, especially if you can laugh about things.”

“Innovation tends to be quite siloed in most organizations. There is usually a group over in one corner charged with innovation rather than making it everyone's responsibility.”

“Mentors and sponsors are beneficial for personal and career growth.”

“Innovation demands risk-taking - which, in turn, entails redefining failure, stripping away its power to inhibit.”

“Leaders need to model the values of their organizations in ways that encourage inclusive behavior. This means inspiring others to collaborate and work together; ensuring everyone is heard and ideas are shared.”

“The importance of inclusive behavior was modeled for me early in life. I have many childhood memories of my mother - an entrepreneur and business owner - drawing people to herself and inspiring them with the genuineness of her interest in them.”

“Sponsorship is about putting your name and reputation on the line for someone else. It could be as simple as recommending someone for a new role, yet it's one of the most powerful cultural tools any organization has.”

“Since there is always a risk that an innovation will fail, you must be able to pivot quickly when an idea doesn't perform as planned.”

“Too often, women are waiting for someone to recognise their great work and tap them on the shoulder and say, 'Here - this is the next thing we want you to do,' and that may happen. But I feel you need to take more ownership of telling your story, advocating for yourself. You can do it in a way that's positive and that your leaders will appreciate.”

“The most resilient companies foster a pervasive culture of innovation at all levels of the organization - one that values risk-taking, embraces experimentation and considers failure an inevitable part of thinking boldly.”

“The KPMG Women's PGA Championship provides a fantastic platform for us to demonstrate our commitment to elevating women in business and the sport of golf through the Championship, KPMG Women's Leadership Summit, and KPMG Future Leaders Program.”

“Innovation has to be pervasive.”

“I'm passionate about making a difference in increasing the quality of life and survivorship for all affected by lung cancer, having lost my mother and grandmother to this terrible disease.”

“Leaders have to consider whether they have the right diverse perspectives at the table.”

“The best leaders begin with an environment that embraces and rewards change and innovation.”

“The potential for cognitive and related technologies to help us pursue new business offerings is extraordinary.”

“Convergence and the blurring of lines across industries creates the opportunity for women to really excel.”

“We have always believed that the most successful solutions reflect a diversity of skills, thinking, experiences, and outlooks.”

“It's important to understand the big difference between a mentor and sponsor. I was fortunate that I had both, and my sponsors have been both men and women.”

“I have found that women are really in their element in a very collaborative approach.”