
Nicole Anderson
AVP of Social Innovation & President of the AT&T Foundation
AT&T
Dallas, TX USA
“You can’t rely on anyone else for your own happiness—you have to make your own.”
AT&T
Dallas, TX USA
“You can’t rely on anyone else for your own happiness—you have to make your own.”
AVP of Social Innovation & President of the AT&T Foundation
I oversee the philanthropic and CSR strategic initiatives for the AT&T Foundation.
I run our foundation here at AT&T which means I am in charge of all of our philanthropic giving and our main program, Aspire, which aims to keep 9-12th grade students in school and put them on the road to success for college or careers.
Be proactive about decisions and utilize what resources you have available. Try to be organized (I struggle with this). Leadership skills are very important. You need to have humility and honesty. Recognize your weaknesses and strengths and surround yourself by people that compliment that and can effectively collaborate with you.
Here's the first step for high school students
Take the time to learn. You don't have to jump into every opportunity right away. Build your skills and experience before trying to take charge. Take advantage of leadership development programs and networking. Intern or take on various positions within your company in order to learn a variety of skills.