Finerman's Rules

April 29, 2013
According to Finerman, CEO of Metropolitan Capital Advisors and the “chairwoman” on CNBC’s Fast Money, the biggest career obstacles women face are themselves. While there’s no denying that Finerman is a poster child for success in a male-dominated field (in addition to being the mother of two sets of twins), she’s also an avid student of life. In this frank, unvarnished account of her life and career and the important lessons that have contributed to her personal and professional success, Finerman helps women recognize where they’re vulnerable so they can avoid success-killing traps. She offers valuable guidance on issues such as how to determine when change is needed and how to seek a mentor. Other practical advice concerns effective public speaking, and building and rebuilding career momentum. Readers will appreciate her take on the challenges of being a wife and mother while maintaining a career, as well as the pitfalls of maternity leave. Her unorthodox perspective on multitasking and her 10 pointers for working mothers show that it’s okay to be satisfied without doing it all. Spunky, direct, and full of spot-on wisdom, Finerman’s advice will benefit any woman in the business world. Agent: Mel Berger, William Morris Endeavor.

May 15, 2013
CNBC-TV's Fast Money personality and mega hedge fund cochair Finerman tackles the intangibles of how women actually get in their own way and shares solutions by way of hard-headed practical advice. To her, money is a means, not an end, to a contented and successful life. In every chapter, she describes the traps women set for themselves and explains in detail how these can be avoided. Stand out and get noticed is her initial piece of advice, whether that means conquering a fear of public speaking or anticipating the boss' needs. Other rules of the road to success include showing confidence and making good decisions. The personal stories with which she augments her suggestions not only act as examples of good action but also create a bond with readers.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2013, American Library Association.)