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Pictured right: Cathie Black, president of Hearst Magazines, shares her success secrets with PINK's New York audience. |
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2007 Event Takeaways Here are some of our favorite quotes from our 2007 panelists: "Show me a woman who doesn't feel guilty, and I'll show you a man." "Really listen to what consumers want rather than thinking I know what "To grow your company, get venture dollars or ask each friend for a small amount of money, and they'll feel invested and help you." "Assert yourself. When someone tries to take credit for your idea, say, 'I "Have a sense of humor! Challenges are not catastrophic." "When you leave to start your own business, convince your employer to become your first client." "Look at your company's leadership. If there aren't women, you may want to pursue other opportunities." "Serve up solutions, not just problems." "Take on assignments others don't want to take. Tell someone you want to do more. Ask for more responsibility and opportunities." "Get a financial background. Understand how to read a P&L." "You have to learn to elbow." "It's OK not to want to be president. Be happy and success will follow." "Be in a live position vs. a static position." "Find out what the company jokes are." "It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission." "Don't search for balance. It doesn't exist." "If you have a mean boss, put tacks on her chair or remember most people "Most barriers are self-imposed. Since you created them, you can get "Fight for love and money." "Don't ask for a raise without asking for more responsibility." "Admit what you're not good at, and get someone to help." "Blend life and work: Eat it all together like a sandwich." "Change your thoughts, change your reality." "Admit it if you love to shop. Instant gratification is underrated." "Do something fun for yourself every week." "Collect every penny you can in your 401(k). Match charitable donations. Don't leave money on the table." "Failure is a comma, not a period. Your biggest mistake may result in your "Take the credit along with the accountability." "Get up and ask for what you want. Over-ask for it. Fake it to start out and then figure it out." "Don't follow the money. Follow your passion. Know what you're good at and put yourself in a position where you can win." "Have multiple streams of income. Also focus on your stock, salary, portfolio and other investments." |
