Polished performance

November 28, 2007 No executives better embody the adage of "Never let them see you sweat" than Hollywood's female power players. Whether she's breakfasting at the Polo Lounge, lunching at Pizzeria Mozza or heading off to a premiere at the ArcLight, today's industry insider has to be professional, polished and red-carpet ready for 20 hours a day, dressed to project confidence without eliminating femininity -- all while embodying the essence of impenetrable leadership. [...] rather than becoming mired in the minutiae of day-to-day living, savvy executives find an army of helpers who are as invaluable as a trusted co-worker.

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