Develop all the skills that are critical to your success," advises Jeanette Winters, vice president of learning and development at Pitney Bowes.
Mary Slaughter, chief talent officer at SunTrust Bank, recommends having a clear business orientation, but understanding that "you're leading people, not machines."
Slaughter advises women to be purposeful about career moves, neither moving on too soon nor staying in one role too long.
Her advice to women on overcoming impediments to their advancement is "Don't wait to be asked to participate or to share your opinion. Step up and be honest about what you think.", "Always be true to yourself and demonstrate kindness to others, even when you're being incredibly tough on the problem at hand. Consistent, positive behavior attracts great talent to follow you.