The late Rear Admiral Grace Hopper was known as a Yale graduate with a PhD in mathematics, computer pioneer, naval officer and awardee of the presidential medal of freedom. As a military officer in a large organization, she was cognizant that getting permission to do some things meant going up several levels in the hierarchy. Admiral Hopper was also known for employing and helping to popularize the expression “ask for forgiveness, not permission”. What she meant was to do the right thing within an organization, whether or not they know about it. That way you can help the people you work with and for.
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