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You never stop learning.
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The companies that choose to list on Nasdaq are among the most innovative, risk-taking businesses in the world, and they are proof to us all that prudent risk-taking drives our economy forward.
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Starting a new job can be nerve-racking , but it's also exciting. You're embarking on a new future, positioning yourself to write a fresh story on a clean slate.
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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.
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We definitely are a supporter of lowering corporate income tax and managing through the reprehension of cash for companies because we do think that'll give them more ammunition to grow their businesses and expand what they do.
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Always be listening and learning.
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By definition, risk exposes businesses to danger.
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I just think of myself as a hard-working person who loves my job.
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Nasdaq is investing in the technologies, talent, and capabilities that solve the complex challenges our clients face.
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Regardless of how or where you enter Wall Street, use your inherent skills and strengths to succeed.
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I have been measured on my merit and on my accomplishments.
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If it's a cliche to say that intellectual curiosity keeps your mind sharp, your senses alert, and your capabilities cutting-edge, that's because it's true.
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Nobody gets through life without experiencing some form of rejection, which is why everybody knows how awful it feels.
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Ideas are only as good as your ability to communicate them.
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Don't assume that opportunity will come to you. Put yourself forward when there is an opportunity.
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Empowering those around you to be heard and valued makes the difference between a leader who simply instructs and one who inspires.
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We need to make sure we are constantly staying ahead, thinking about what is coming.
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I would like to be known as a great leader, not as a great woman leader.
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I had children very young. You go through a period of immense guilt about being a working mother.
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I was always first in, last out, but not inefficiently.
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My favorite kick is the roundhouse. I'm very capable of kicking a tall person in the head with a roundhouse.
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If you're not making use of even the most routine assignment to learn something, realize that many of your colleagues and coworkers are.
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I really believe that I've been a better parent from being a working mother.
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Listen to clients, employees, and peers and stay open to their ideas, feedback, and answers. Doing so is vital to the success of any leader.
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