15 Traits of Unabashedly Successful Women

15 Traits of Unabashedly Successful Women Article by Edie hheEvery week for the past year,Ive interviewed a successful woman scientists, athletes, a rabbi, activists, an astronaut, authors, and entrepreneurs. Each woman has a story each one is different. But perhaps unsurprisingly, there are traits and characteristics that they have in common. Its fascinating to learn from them, and now I get to share those lessons with you.Here are 15 things the 49 successful women Ive interviewed have in common1. They Play to Their StrengthsThis is not necessarily the same as doing what you love. You might love doing mosaics, but you might not choose that for your career. Think about what you can do so well that you can dominate your field with time. You should also love it. But successful women often choose their career paths by thinking first about what theyre good at and second about what they love to do.2. They Have AmbitionSuccessful women do not dream about be ing the best in their section or department. Their eyes are set on the best in the state or country, at least. fruchtwein want to change the world.3. They Stay PositiveSuccessful women know how to absprache with disappointment in a way that keeps them from getting down and staying down. They know the future will be bright for them.4. Theyre OrganizedThe vast majority of people I interviewed said yes quickly, checked their calendars, booked a date, and did the interview. No extra emails. Not many reschedules. They decide what they want to do and then they just do it simple and organized.5. Theyre Constantly LearningThese women do not stay static. They are continually improving themselves and use mentors and coaches to accelerate their improvement.6. They Have a Strong Support SystemMost of the women I spoke to have a partner or family member who is supportive of what they do. They know they have somebody to lean on when needed.7. They Know Failure and Success Go TogetherEveryone has their failures on their way to the top. Thats just how it is.8. They Remain GratefulThese women give credit to those whove helped them along the way. They are grateful for what they have. They dont take their current position for granted.9. They Work Hard and PersistentlyNobody got to where they are now without working hard and staying persistent during the tough times. This might be obvious, but its a lot easier to say than to do.10. They Dont Sweat the Small StuffSuccessful people are good at separating the valuable from the worthless.11. They Choose Their Battles WiselySuccessful women dont make a big deal about every little thing. But if theres a real problem, you can be sure that it will be swiftly solved.12. They Do What They Believe InThis is crucial. The belief in the purpose of their work is the fuel behind years of hard work and dedication.13. They Have ConfidenceSuccessful women believe in themselves. Its a beautiful thing.14. They Have a Vision for the FutureSuccessful women see a new and better world in the future, and they work toward achieving those changes. They are in it for the long haul.15. They Feel Successful, but Never DoneTheres always more, always better, always further to reach. These women are seemingly tireless, ultimately devoted, and constantly curious.The moral of this story for me, when listening and learning from these women over this past year, is that they are just like you and me. They were not born with silver spoons in their mouths. True, theyre intelligent and focused, but they dont have superpowers they have determination, vision, and purpose.We can be that We can do thatA version of this article originally appeared on SUCCESS.com.Edie Berg is the founder of The Strong Womens Club, highlighting the behind-the-scenes stories of successful women with a weekly podcast she gets into the details of how you can set and reach your goals to achieve success. Edie is also the facilitator of Strong Womens Mastermind groups and Stro ng Womens corporate and group workshops, and she produces Strong Womens Online Summits. She has been the head of rehabilitation departments owner, chef, and instructor at food workshops and executive administrative manager of a global bank.Edie believes that it is never too late to do what you love, that you can reach your goals and choose your dreams to live life without regret. She has lived in California, Australia, Canada, Boston, and is currently enjoying life CrossFitting, with her blended family of her four kids and his two kids in Israel.