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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2011 COMPANY AND EXECUTIVE Women Worth Watching 2012 AWARD WINNERS

Gilda Spencer,Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Karen Sledge,Harris Corporation Darlene R. Slaughter, Fannie Mae

Laura J. Soave, Chrysler Group LLC Paulette Thabault, MinuteClinic Marie-Helene Sicard,Sodexo Nikki Lewis Simon,Greenberg Traurig

Regina Y. Speed-Bost, Schiff Hardin, LLP Shari Slate,Cisco Systems, Inc. Carin Stutz,Brinker International

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MinuteClinic

COMPANY AND EXECUTIVE WOMEN WORTh WATChINg 2012 AWARD WINNE

Paulete J.

These are a few things I recom-mend to achieve career success.When you interview for a job, do your

homework and learn all that you can

about the company, its key leaders and

the position you are applying for. Find

out what qualities are needed for suc-

cess and be prepared to give relevant

examples of your past accomplish-

ments and even some of the challenges

you have faced.

When you start a new job, take

the time to learn about the people

and areas you will be responsible for.

Often, leaders are not experts in the

detailed work of those they man-

age, but it is important to have some

understanding of everything within

your purview. Dont be afraid to ask

the team you supervise to teach youabout how they do their jobs and

work with them to determine how

you can help them be successful.

When I was commissioner in the

state of Vermont, I was the chief

regulator for Banking, Insurance,

Securities, Captive Insurance and

Health Care Administration. During

my first several months, I spent time

with my general counsel and deputies

and asked them to brief me on their

areas of responsibility. When they

asked for my signature I took the time

to listen and understand what I was

signing and the impact it would have.

I did a lot of reading about the various

areas I was responsible for so that I

could effectively represent the depart-

ment and support my team.

Sometimes, it slowed things down,

but in the end, the outcome was bet-

ter. When I left that position, my

team thanked me for taking the time

to learn about the things I wasnt an

expert on and their individual chal-

lenges as leaders. We did not always

agree and I ultimately made the final

decisions, but they always knew I was

interested and valued their input.

Here are a few pieces of career

advice I take with me everywhere. It is

so important to listen. Ask questions

and really hear the answers. You mightnot agree with the other point of view

and you might choose a different

direction, but if you listen, you will

gain respect for that person.

When you disagree, look for com-

mon ground, identify solutions and

compromise when you can.

Follow-through is important.

Reliability and dependability are great

qualities in a leader.

Be appreciative and recognize those

who put in that extra effort on a

project.

TITLE:Chief Nurse Practitioner Officer

EDUCATION:AD, University of Vermont;BS, University of Washington;MS, Simmons College;JD, New England School of Law

FIRST JOB: Staff Nurse, Yale NewHaven Hospital

WHAT IM READING:Salem Falls, by Jodi Picoult

MY PHILOSOPHY: Work hard,exercise daily, stay organized, becompassionate and appreciative,apologize and forgive.

FAMILY:Husband; five children

INTERESTS: Fitness, running andstrength training, biking, skiing,travel, Scrabble, reading

FAVORITE CHARITIES:Lund Family Center, Ride theDragon, Alzheimers Association

COMPANY: MinuteClinic

HEADQUARTERS:Woonsocket, Rhode Island

WEBSITE: www.minuteclinic.com

BUSINESS: Retail Health Care

REVENUES: $96.4 billion(CVS Caremark)

EMPLOYEES: 200,000(CVS Caremark)

Dont be afraid to ask the

team you supervise to teach

you about how they do their jobs...


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Bringing uniquetalents together

is what sets us apart.At CVS Caremark, we are able to achieve market-leading business

results every day because we understand and truly value the power

of diversity.

Through genuine respect and by embracing everyones differences,

abilities and complexities, we have created an all-inclusive work

environment and a more innovative, creative and rewarding

organization. Join us and add your unique voice, strength and

character to our mission of improving lives daily.

Congratulations to Paulette Thabault!

Paulette is our Chief Nurse Practitioner Officer for

MinuteClinic and is a recipient of the Women Worth

Watching 2012 Award.

Read the feature on Paulette inside this issue to

learn more about her accomplishments.

Join our team and experience a fulfilling career at CVS Caremark. Visit us at

www.cvscaremark.com/careersCVS Caremark is an equal opportunity employer supporting a drug-free work environment.

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