My Bottom Line: Clara Gaymard, General Electric

Clara Gaymard is chief executive of the French arm of US company General Electric.

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 BBC Radio 4 and BBC World Service. Listen again via the download or watch it on the BBC News Channel.

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