Rejection should ignite soul-searching, and the soul-searching must be absolutely honest. Adena Friedman Read Quote
Entry-level jobs are excellent opportunites to educate young women about the realities of the financial world and can prepare them for the next move up within the firm or another area of the financial industry. Adena Friedman Read Quote
We need to make sure we are constantly staying ahead, thinking about what is coming. Adena Friedman Read Quote
Flat-out, the time I wasn’t working I was spending with the kids and my husband. Adena Friedman Read Quote
Empowering those around you to be heard and valued makes the difference between a leader who simply instructs and one who inspires. Adena Friedman Read Quote
Many women try to advance in their careers by having all the answers; by being the go-to person for information and advice; or by building expertise in a particular field. However, as they progress, gain broader responsibilities, and grow into leadership roles, they realize that their span of control is too vast to be able to know every answer. Adena Friedman Read Quote
It’s important to experience as many parts of an organization as you can – because some day, you may have the chance to lead that organization. Adena Friedman Read Quote
Regardless of how or where you enter Wall Street, use your inherent skills and strengths to succeed. Adena Friedman Read Quote
One of many strengths that I often see in successful women on Wall Street is a responsible balance between risk taking and risk mitigation – the ability to assess situations smartly and make the right medium-to-long-term decisions without being lured into reckless, short-term profit-taking. Adena Friedman Read Quote
