Leadership, Leadership Quote of the Week

It’s Hard Work That Creates Change

Shonda Rhimes

Jan 13, 2020

Nikol Chen

Design and Development Manager, Laidlaw Foundation

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"Dreams are lovely. But they are just dreams. Fleeting, ephemeral, pretty. But dreams do not come true just because you dream them. It’s hard work that makes things happen. It’s hard work that creates change."

Shonda Rhimes (1970-) is an American television producer, television and film writer, and author, best known for her work on the shows Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, and How To Get Away With Murder.

She was named one of TIME magazine’s 100 People Who Help Shape the World in 2007, published a memoir in 2015, and recently entered a multi-year development deal with Netflix. Not to mention that she and her shows have won several awards, such as the Golden Globe Award, the Directors Guild of America Diversity Award, and the Writers Guild of America Award.

Nikol Chen (She/Her)

Design and Development Manager, Laidlaw Foundation

Hello! I've been part of the Laidlaw Foundation for over 4 years, working on strengthening our global community and broadening our initiatives aimed at breaking the cycle of poverty, reducing inequality, and cultivating a new generation of leaders.

I'm currently completing a Masters in Anthropology & Professional Practice at UCL, delving into my passion for using ethnographic methods and design to effect systemic change, particularly in the education sector. My journey in design has been diverse, beginning with graphic design, transitioning into UX/UI and service design, and now evolving into systemic design and innovation.

Originally from Kazakhstan 🇰🇿, I pursued my undergraduate degree in Human Sciences at UCL. I'm an amateur naturalist, avid swimmer, and an obsessive podcast listener. Let's connect and chat—drop me a line and find me on LinkedIn! 💬👀