Before we figure out how to be successful, we may need to ask ourselves what ‘success’ really means.
There’s financial gain, of course, but also a number of intangible factors: a sense of fulfillment, a healthy work-life balance, strong professional relationships, and a dedication to your personal goals. In partnership with ANN INC., here are words of wisdom from 21 women who have each, in their own way, achieved ‘success.’
1. “Every job I’ve ever applied for, I’ve just been very honest about how much I loved the company. It was less ‘this is why you need me,’ and more ‘look, I will give you the work you deserve because I would love to be here.’ Nine out of ten times, it worked. Besides, why would you want to work somewhere you weren’t THAT passionate about? Chase after those jobs where you can be so candid in the interview process.”
2. “It’s a Kelly Cutrone quote — ‘If you have to cry, go outside.’ It’s tough to admit that feelings and emotions shouldn’t exist in the workplace, but it’s true. When men express their emotions, they’re called passionate. When women do, they’re seen as weak or TOO emotional to handle rational business endeavors. Wait until you’re in your office with the door closed, or out of the building and around the corner before you give in.
