Open Your Own Doors: One Woman's Story of Success in a Male-Dominated Industry

How women can speak up and stand out in a business world built for men.

A Top Ten performer at a previous financial advisory services firm, Nora Castro was invited to meet with the senior executive team at her new company. In a boardroom where Castro was the only female in attendance, the president asked for big ideas to save the firm from their shrinking footprint in the industry. Castro's hand shot up. “I have the answer!” When she was ignored, she responded in a loud voice, “What percenta...