My Bottom Line: Clara Gaymard, General Electric
Clara Gaymard is chief executive of the French arm of US company .
She says having a big family makes you humble and says everything you learn at home can help you in the office.
Clara says recognition is also very important - the best employees are the happiest ones - and you should use your staff for their personal talent as well as their professional expertise.
Clara appeared on The Bottom Line which is broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 and ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service. Listen again via the download or watch it on the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ News Channel.
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