Deryl McKissack

Deryl McKissack is president and CEO of McKissack & McKissack, a construction firm in New York, United States of America. Quotes Early on, you’re not that aware of racism Black, White, whatever you are – that there are enough micro-aggressions to go around for everybody But some people are uneducated because they have no avenue to get educated We’ve got to do something about the economic gap it’s the money that really matters at the end of the day Don’t go into this male industry and act like a man because you can’t win if you try to be like man if you’re Black and somebody likes you, they try to act like you’re not Black I had this burning passion that just said you’ve got to do this The main thing is having the passion behind that plan Know your facts and be confident in that. And it’s not about being arrogant It’s important to strategize on how you can be an asset on any project you’re working on you have to define yourself because other people will always define you when you walk into a room Find your purpose, understand your purpose, and be clear about the three major things you’re going to do work toward your purpose You Have To Define Yourself Because Other People Will Always Define You 28 October, 2021 Let’s just say I still run into dinosaurs who want to put me in a stereotype because I’m a woman first, and then because I’m black That’s what I glean from my ancestors. I know how hard it was, but they defined themselves and they stayed on their purpose 10 Questions With… Cheryl and Deryl McKissack 25 February, 2020 Whenever you listen to yourself, you’re missing out on major opportunities Q&A: Deryl McKissack On Challenges Women and Minority Enterprisers in AEC Confront 18 August, 2020 External Links Deryl McKissack, PE • Founder and Chair Category:Businesspeople from the United States Category:Chief executive officers Category:Living people