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The Career Risk You Don't Know You're Taking

Career risk. When we think of this, we typically think of professionals leaving their jobs for a start-up. Or raising their hand for a promotion that they might not be ready for.

My 8 Pieces Of Business And Money Advice For My Daughter

I hope it always goes without saying: if you have to choose your ethics or your job, pick ethics every time. Every time.

How I Manage Entrepreneurialism And Mom-ism

I sort of hate the question always asked of professional women of “How do you manage it all?” My short answer is typically, “Barely. And sometimes only barely.”

What Feedback Should You Ignore?

Some tried-and-true advice in business: ask for feedback. Particularly ask for feedback if you’re working in a job or on a skill that’s newer for you. And more particularly, ask for feedback if you’re

How I Made Peace With Not Being “Liked” By Everyone

When I was offered my first leadership opportunity, I recoiled from it. I was a Research Analyst at Sanford Bernstein, and I was asked if I would consider becoming Director of Research.

Lessons From My (First) Career Break

A career break. It’s increasingly common, particularly among professional women. More than half of Ellevate Network members report having taken one. Another 11% plan to at some point.

Leadership Tips from The Global Leadership Summit

When leaders join together to get better, everyone benefits. At the Global Leadership Summit we heard some of the most inspiring stories of courage, grit and greatness. We learned that the world needs leaders, and when we truly listen and learn, amazing t...

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That Time I Got Promoted — and My Mentor Combusted

That Time I Got Promoted — and My Mentor Combusted by Sallie Krawcheck...

The Handful of Smart Things I Did as a Working Mom

By Sallie KrawcheckI’ve made any number of mistakes as a mom, as my kids are only too happy to note. My personal favorite was the time that, from a business trip in Chicago, I decided my daughter w...

3 To-Do’s to Close A Gap That Matters

By Sallie Krawcheck In a recent post, I laid out why the retirement savings crisis is also a woman’s crisis. Viewed through this lens, the range of solutions to the crisis shift from “pretty much all bad” to ones that can actually drive economic growth....

'This Mistake Will End Your Career' — the Advice That Almost Doomed Me…

By Sallie Krawcheck This article originally appear on Linkedin.In this series, professionals reflect on their inevitable career mistakes. Follow the stories here and write your own (pleas...

What I Wish I Could Tell My Old-Equity-Analyst-Self

By Sallie KrawcheckThis article was originally published on Linkedin.We should #LeanInTogether.I couldn’t have had the career I’ve had without the partner at home that I’ve had. I often note t...