Adena Friedman

Businesswoman

115 Quotes

Nasdaq is investing in the technologies, talent, and capabilities that solve the complex challenges our clients face.

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

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.

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.

It's important to experience as many parts of an organization as you can - because some day, you may have the chance to lead that organization.

Always be listening and learning.

We need to make sure we are constantly staying ahead, thinking about what is coming.

If you're not making use of even the most routine assignment to learn something, realize that many of your colleagues and coworkers are.

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

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

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

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

Some companies have a very well-defined program that they bring young people into to help them figure out what they really like to do to get them exposure to senior management early.

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

Play well with others.

Some companies have a very well-defined program that they bring young people into to help them figure out what they really like to do to get them exposure to senior management early.

I have been measured on my merit and on my accomplishments.

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

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.

I was always first in, last out, but not inefficiently.

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