This blog is in support of a book published written by employee volunteers and published by EMC Corporation.
The book started out as an email. One working mother recounted a day spent with her newborn and sent it to a friend, another working mother. That friend replied with a story of her own. A deeper connection was formed between these two moms. They chatted about how reading each other’s stories positively impacted them and mused that other working mothers might feel the same. They wondered how many others were out there. The seed was sown that this might be “something”.
The idea was pitched to a mentor, an EVP at EMC. One woman asked for financing and support to create a book. Within moments the answer was yes. An amazing team was assembled and employees volunteered their stories from around the world.
EMC is a unique culture inside of the high tech world, a company that prides itself on planning and execution. Innovation is the cornerstone of this culture.
An idea like this book could never have been strategized or mandated. It was based on a network of women and the credibility of the team entrusted to create it.
Every woman’s story different, all are compelling. A new way for these EMC working mothers to connect, contribute, and be celebrated.
How come we always try to better ourselves through our writings, but people just don’t get it?