Biography of Ruth Porat as a leader in all parts of life, written by Wharton MBA student for a course on leadership from the point of view of the whole person.

1. Ruth Porat
AILEEN FERNANDES

2. Personal Journey
- Married to Anthony Paduano,
partner in the law firm of Paduano
& Weintraub, since 1983
- Three children
- Survivor of Breast Cancer
- Flips houses as a hobby

3. Career Success

4. Work-Life Mix
"I hate the term 'work-life balance,'" she said. "I think it's a setup,
and it's trap for all of us. I think what you want is a mix in your life
that works. It's kind of like a kaleidoscope is really boring if it's two
nice even things of glass; you need to get it to mix and change."

5. Key Takeaways
Instead of trying to gain skills in order to plan your life, gain the skill to shift your
priorities so you can integrate work and life. Many people leave before they
need to because of planning
Surround yourself with sponsors who will defend you in the room even when
you are not present
Practice what you believe – actions speak louder than words for great leaders

6. Sources
http://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/organization/our-insights/how-remarkable-women-
lead
http://www.businessinsider.com/ruth-porat-google-alphabet-biography-2016-7/#she-summed-up-
one-of-her-own-core-beliefs-in-her-recent-commencement-addressstick-to-your-true-north-build-
greatness-for-the-long-term-20
http://www.businessinsider.com/google-cfo-ruth-porat-incredible-work-ethic-2015-10/#she-worked-
day-and-night-in-an-attempt-to-save-aig-returning-home-only-to-shower-7
http://www.businessinsider.com/google-cfo-ruth-porat-success-secrets-2015-12/#work-life-balance-
is-a-trap-that-sets-you-up-for-failure-4