8 Strategies for Women from Warren Buffett, the Feminist Capitalist

4) Plan your advancement strategy. It’s a given you need to do deep research on any company you want to join. Look for companies where women excel. Seek out bosses who support women on their paths to success. I recently asked an attorney what her career advice would be to a young woman entering the legal profession. She said, “Choose a firm that has partners who have daughters.” There’s a saying that the fastest way to make a man a feminist is to give him a daughter. It’s true. I want everything for my daughter that I would want for a son.

And don’t assume that working for a woman will automatically be more advantageous. Sadly, some feel threatened by other women and will undermine them. Whether you’ll be working for a male or female boss, find out the answer to two questions before making a career decision: what is the overall turnover rate, and what is the turnover rate of women, under that person’s direction?