As you advance in your career, you may find yourself tempted to mimic examples of “traditional” leadership. In other words, consciously or not, you may strive to be more independent, commanding, dominating, unbending, and yes, masculine. Generally speaking, women think, relate, motivate, and assume responsibility differently from men. But if you’ve ever considered your natural […]
“The tougher the job, the faster you learn,” says Sally Boyle, who began her career as an employment lawyer before seguing into human resources and now leading that division in Europe and Asia in her current role at Goldman Sachs. Unlike many women who chart a clear path as working moms, Boyle considered taking a […]
Sallie Krawcheck, for those who don’t know, is now the CEO of Ellevate – a women’s professional network, with its tens of thousands of women members around the world formerly known as 85 Broads. She seems almost archetypal as she tells her story, in a wood-paneled room at Barnard College earlier this year (February 2015), […]
Focus on people, not just projects – that is the “aha” moment Sofya Pogreb had recently when a colleague paid her that compliment. “Spending time working with my peers, mentoring people and trying to understand their needs helps me problem solve and ultimately lead,” she said, adding that companies need to realize that their success […]
Guest contributed by Wendy Wallbridge There’s no question that women have achieved success in today’s business world. More than half the work force now is female. The familiar “Rosie the Riveter” poster, created in 1942 to help America visualize women in the work force, is an historical artifact now. There is no need to create […]
Beth Paul made partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) after she was with the firm 13 years. A graduate from Pace University and a skilled accountant, she is guided by a quiet pragmatism and sharp intellect. These qualities give Paul a confidence and sensibility that remains down to earth despite her great success. Paul began working […]
Doug Kennedy has always been committed to championing women in the workforce throughout his banking career, which began as a full-time teller working his way through college. Not only did his teller position begin his career in banking, but it also earned him a wife. After college, he joined the training program of a local […]
Is the office coffee maker half empty or half full? Does simply ‘thinking positively’ help to achieve the desired outcome, or does being too upbeat remove your ability to critically analyze and learn from business and life situations? Does pessimism allow you to spot the obstacles lurking ahead in the distance?
Guest Contribution by Luisa Zhou Successful high achievers (like you and me) have a huge disadvantage when it comes to advancing our careers. It’s the fear of not being perfect. If you’re constantly scrambling to fix “just one more thing,” if your social life no longer exists because you’re always working, or if you worry […]
For Kristin Olson, career success comes from being reflective about what you enjoy doing and finding a career role that plays to your interests and your strengths. “Over a long career, pursuing something that interests you and challenges you daily will make you much more successful and happier.” Olson is a lifer at Goldman, having […]