7 tips for women determined to become a CEO – from Ladders

According to an analysis from the Associated Press, the median pay package for women CEOs was $12.7 million last year, higher than the $11.2 million median for their male CEO counterparts. But overall, only 19 of the 340 companies analyzed had a CEO who was a woman.

I find this to be unfortunate, but not entirely surprising, considering the numerous difficulties women can face when working to reach the C-suite level. I’ve come to learn that women who reach executive or CEO status often exhibit certain behaviors or share experiences that were fundamental in their triumph over career challenges.

These key traits shared among many of the world’s most successful businesswomen can serve as a valuable guide to women who wish to become CEOS. I’ve presented examples of these tips and traits below and how they may apply to real life scenarios.

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