Jane Perdue | Women’s Leader

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Jane is a veteran of Fortune 100 companies whose second act has been to “consult, speak and write about leadership development and women’s issues.” Her latest venture is in its early stages—a women’s leadership institute in partnership with the Center for Women. “I firmly believe that women in business can be both powerful and well-liked.”

Five Lessons I Never Learned:
1. I never learned that nice girls don’t talk about their accomplishments.
2. I always thought it was silly to wait for the good things to come.
3. I don’t believe there are only four food groups; chocolate is one, too.
4. I think of speed limits as guidelines.
5. I never learned the best person for the job was a man.