1. Given the changes on Wall Street since 2008, do you think there are ____ opportunities for women to advance to the most senior positions in our industry?
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More |
58% |
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Fewer |
27% |
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Same |
15% |
2. What do you see as the primary ingredient for leadership?
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Being self-confident |
14% |
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Being a risk taker |
1% |
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Having a vision |
30% |
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Being able to influence others |
51% |
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Exuding gravitas |
4% |
3. Do you have a mentor and/or sponsor (someone who advocates for you)? Select as many as apply.
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Yes, a mentor through a formal program at my firm |
5% |
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Yes, a mentor informally in my firm |
19% |
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Yes, a mentor informally outside my firm |
18% |
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A mentor isn’t enough, I have a sponsor, too |
34% |
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I have neither a mentor nor a sponsor |
24% |
4. What’s your “number”? You know, the amount you need to sustain your desired lifestyle?
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$2 – $3 mm of invested assets |
10% |
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$4 – $6 mm of invested assets |
47% |
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$7 – $9 mm of invested assets |
14% |
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More than $10 mm |
19% |
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How would I know what’s enough? |
10% |
5. On your toughest day at work, what is the one thing that keeps you going?
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Knowing that I’m getting closer to my ultimate goal |
19% |
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I need another $1 million to get to my number |
3% |
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The people who rely on me |
16% |
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The people I surround myself with |
34% |
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Knowing that I’m making a difference for my firm |
23% |
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The hottie in the mailroom |
5% |
6. What is your personal definition of success?
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“happiness for my family and myself” “joy”
“happiness and financial security” “more money”
“being able to influence positive change anywhere it’s mostly needed” “constantly raising the bar”
“having an impact” “being able to do what I want when I want”
“knowing and being known as an expert who adds value and makes an impact”
“being recognized for my success and the pride my kids have in me”
“helping other identify and achieve their dreams”
“coming from a small town in to making it in NYC”
“happiness and financial security” “contributing to the success of my family and firm”
“knowing the results of my work had my fingerprints on it”
“knowing there’s nothing else I’d rather be doing”
“health love relationships”
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