“I am one of four girls and was inspired by my father to dream big. Som...” — Denise Morrison Quote

I am one of four girls and was inspired by my father to dream big. Some girls want to be doctors, but I wanted to run a company.

I want to treat people the way I like to be treated and be very straight with them.

When Dad came home from work, he'd turn our family dinners into tutorials on business, money, sales, and profit margins. He shared fascinating stories about his customers, marketing, and my favorite topic when I was a kid - new product launches. Our father also took us to his office before the advent of 'Take Your Child to Work Day.'

As the leader, you're empowering talent. Once you've given the direction, it's a joy to see it put into action, to see people on every level of the company carrying out the strategy.

You know what the doctors call me? 'The Cancer Warrior.'

I've been told by doctors and surgeons that I have the energy of ten men who have normal jobs.

The fact of the matter is right now politicians and insurance companies are making decisions. We're saying we want doctors to be making decisions. And I think that will lead to a higher-quality, lower-cost system over time.

My parents believed in the importance of education, but beyond that they were pretty relaxed. My brother and I weren't expected to become lawyers or doctors. As long as we were settled and happy, we could do what we liked.

I think that the general public understands that its own doctors are human, fallible, and flawed.