We all know who they are: the folks who aren’t going anywhere... certainly not out, but probably also not up much either. They play to “not lose” and work to avoid failure.
Many adults would happily take a pay cut to telecommute or have flexible hours. But you shouldn’t sacrifice pay for flexibility – it comes down to knowing how and when to negotiate these benefits.
Ok, you understand the importance of diversity in your company. You’ve likely seen the research that points to better business results.
The ability to communicate effectively is absolutely key for personal and business success, and for women, it’s especially important.
By Sallie Krawcheck I often joke that I was offered the position of Director of Research of Sanford Bernstein after all of the other analysts said no to the job. This, however, is not strictly...
I have received a number of questions about what drove the difference between successes and my front-page-of-the-newspaper firings. it wasn't what you might think; it was having a sponsor.
By Sallie Krawcheck A fit with a company’s culture is of huge importance to an individual’s success. But the interview process is a bit like speed-dating, with only superficial impressions pos...
What are the secrets of successful business leaders? What does it take to get ahead? We heard from two successful women about the highs and lows of being the boss and what it takes to get there.
We are in a bull market for advice to women on how to get ahead in their companies. For most of my career, I lived it. I worked in some of the most male of companies (ok, I never worked for Twitter.)
Ask the question “How do you hire?” and you most often get an answer that concludes with “and that’s how I find the best person for the job.” That's not how I hire.
Why do some people rise to the top, while others sink to the bottom? In today’s dramatically reconfigured world, success is increasingly dependent on how we interact with others.
I have always tried to be an “A student.” Work hard, complete assignments, pay attention to details...and good things follow. For most of professional life, this “rule” worked extremely well.
