Avon is a unique place to work; we've got family-friendly policies. We have more senior women in high-level management than any other company; 46 percent of our officers are women.

We invite our representatives to every mall kiosk opening. We try to encourage the fact that this is sort of flagship Avon.

You have to combine instinct with a good business acumen. You just can't be creative, and you just can't be analytical.

If you feel like it's difficult to change, you will probably have a harder time succeeding.

I was still taking piano lessons up until 18 months ago. If I had one thing I could add to my very full calendar, it would be that. That's one of my personal goals because it helps balance all parts of your life, and I really get a lot of enjoyment out of playing Mozart and Beethoven.

Some people just wait for someone to take them under their wings but they should just find someone's wings to grab onto.