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10/4/2024

Fortune asked New Yorkers what traits they thought make a powerful woman.

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00:00What makes a powerful woman?

00:01Like an Oprah, a mogul.

00:03Being calm, confident, and comfortable.

00:05Composure, clear communication.

00:07Intelligence, the willingness to give authority.

00:10Somebody who listens, but who also will roll up her sleeves and do the work alongside their teams.

00:16Intelligent, strong, independent.

00:18Someone who would be able to articulate herself,

00:21who will be able to explain herself very well to everyone,

00:24no matter what the race is, no matter what the gender is.

00:27Looks, looks at everything.

00:28Intelligent, confident, brave.

00:30Has knowledge of the business.

00:32You don't have to know it all, but definitely know how to run the show.

00:35Educated, disciplined, just tough.

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