This article summarizes 10 key lessons from the autobiographies of women business leaders, which offer practical guidance for building a career with integrity and long-term success.

Take calculated risks.

Sheryl Sandberg shows that to move your idea forward, you need to step out of your comfort zone and accept challenges – planning every step, but without being afraid of uncertainty.

Build a culture of trust in the team

Indra Nooyi describes the importance of transparent communication and staff motivation: leadership is not just about guidance, but also about active listening and creating strong partnerships.

Adaptation is power

Ursula Burns shows how while being ambitious requires the ability to adapt to radical changes – whether in technology, market or organizational structure.

Keep well-being at the center of decisions

Arianna Huffington reminds us that success is meaningless without physical and mental health: sufficient sleep and regular breaks are the foundation of any achievement.

Make tough choices with integrity

Carly Fiorina recounts her struggles in a global corporation and how any tough decision can be made with fairness, while maintaining personal principles above any pressure.

Strengthen self-confidence through community

Sophia Amoruso, at #GIRLBOSS, emphasizes that a network of mentors and collaborators helps overcome creative blocks and open doors to new opportunities.

Serving others as a leader

Mary Kay Ash shows how true success comes not just from sales, but from empowering colleagues: a "servant" leader creates trust and loyalty.

Transparency creates credibility

Katharine Graham, in "Personal History," reflects on how sharing dilemmas and successes with the team strengthens public and internal trust.

Diversity is a competitive advantage

Indra Nooyi and Ursula Burns show that teams with diverse composition – gender, culture, and experience – produce more creative solutions and better results.

Persistence and patience bear fruit.

All of these leaders emphasize that success is rarely immediate: hard work, facing rejection, and believing in a long-term vision are indispensable pillars.

Each of these lessons stems from the personal stories of women who defied expectations and built enduring empires, teaching us that the journey to success is as valuable as the destination.

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