The one thing I have learned as a CEO is that leadership at various levels is vastly different. When I was leading a function or a business, there were certain demands and requirements to be a leader. As you move up the organization, the requirements for leading that organization don't grow vertically; they grow exponentially.

Take a stand. Be known for your courage and confidence.

If I hadn't had mentors, I wouldn't be here today. I'm a product of great mentoring, great coaching... Coaches or mentors are very important. They could be anyone-your husband, other family members, or your boss.

I pick up the details that drive the organization insane. But sweating the details is more important than anything else

Women play a couple of roles. They are in professional schools and increasingly producing the talent to keep the engines of the economy growing, but they're also the nurturers and the caregivers.

If you give up the guilt, that's a huge load off your shoulders.

Every year in consulting is like three years in the corporate world because you have multiple clients, multiple issues - you grow so much.