What I Learned from Madeleine Albright

Every woman who wants to advance in her career can glean from these 3 valuable lessons that Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright taught me at Georgetown University in the 1980s.

As described in my article in the Huffington Post today, her words still ring true for me and I hope they will for you too. Albright will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom next week. Women around the world still look to her strong example, achievements, and experiences.

Thanks Huffington Post and Women 2.0 for celebrating Secretary Albright with me:

“What we have come to clearly know now, Ms. Albright knew well back then: Self-promotion and asking for what you want and need are among the most essential keys to a woman’s advancement and success. She not only strongly encouraged us to campaign for ourselves, but…” Read the full article on Huffington Post.