My Life in Full: Work, Family, and Our Future

How did Nooyi grapple with cultural differences upon coming to America? In what ways did she choose to engage with American customs, and how did she retain her Indian culture?

What are some of the heightened expectations Nooyi faced as an immigrant and woman of color in the workplace, and how did she meet them? What was the impact of her outperforming many of her colleagues who weren’t from marginalized backgrounds?

What is Nooyi’s perspective on family, and what does she believe about balancing work and family life? Do you agree or disagree with her argument? Explain.

Identify three obstacles Nooyi encountered that threatened her happiness or success and explain how she overcame them.

According to the author, how did she change the culture at PepsiCo during her time as CEO? Answer in detail with examples.

Nooyi argues that women and immigrants make important contributions to the workforce that yield many individual and societal benefits. How does she support her argument? Explain by using references to the text.

What does Nooyi believe will make a concrete difference in ensuring gender equity in the workforce? Conversely, what does she think are largely ineffective gestures, and why?

Identify a government or work policy that Nooyi has proposed and explain how it could be instituted. Weigh the pros and cons of this policy, and whether you agree or disagree with her assessment.