Adena Friedman

“A leader who listens is one who is malleable and willing to refine her views and actions as she learns new information or hears a better idea.”

“If you really think about the fabric of the United States, or the finance of any economy, finance is a true underpinning of what makes the economy great - if it can be done successfully, responsibly, and with a client orientation.”

“Rejection should ignite soul-searching, and the soul-searching must be absolutely honest.”

“Empowering those around you to be heard and valued makes the difference between a leader who simply instructs and one who inspires.”

“I like the idea of using all this science and technology to allow for our clients to have a deeper insight into the market.”

“Even the mundane task may have something to teach you - especially if it's a task you haven't performed before.”

“We believe behavioral science, cognitive computing, and machine intelligence are essential to a successful, holistic surveillance offering and critical to efficient and effective organizational compliance with an increasingly intricate global regulatory environment.”

“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.”

“I just think of myself as a hard-working person who loves my job.”

“Always be listening and learning.”

“You can't be successful in business without taking risks. It's really that simple.”

“Every time you feel entitled, you're making a mistake.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Flat-out, the time I wasn't working I was spending with the kids and my husband.”

“Be the optimist in the room.”

“Ideas are only as good as your ability to communicate them.”

“There are a lot of jobs in the financial industry that do need a math major.”

“I would like to be known as a great leader, not as a great woman leader.”