High-Paid Women Are Changing the Business Landscape in America

(www.bizchicksrule.com) — Although may believe that there’s still a glass ceiling in corporate America, others are others are breaking through barriers — both real and perceived — day after day.

Last week, Forbes released its list of highest-paid women in corporate America, whose income ranged from a little over $3 million (Karen O. Cottle, SVP, General Counsel for Adobe Systems) to $120.4 million (Meg Whitman, formerly of eBay). Interestingly, there was about an $80-million gap between the #1 and #2 slots ($120.4 million compared with $45.7 million).

• Complete list of America’s highest-paid women
• The Highest Paid Women in Corporate America (article)
• In Pictures: The Highest-Paid Women In Corporate America (slideshow)
• Video: The Highest-Paid Women in Corporate America (video)

Are these high-paid women role models for you? Why or why not?

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