How Much Do You Need to Pull Back Versus How Much to Lean In?

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Jean Lee, CEO of Capital One Business: Entrepreneurs struggle with how much to pull back versus how much to lean in. She says the key is to be very focused and very agile; you have to be constantly reevaluating your decisions. Jean also offers advice for newer employees trying to cultivate mentors of their own. The ability to provide mentorship and sponsorship is a gift, but only if you help them actually give it.

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