This month I thought I would share some quotes made by well-known women that have positively influenced me. Here are a few of them:
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. ~ Margaret Mead
A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman. But the search to find that voice can be remarkably difficult. ~ Melinda Gates
A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to be. ~ Rosalynn Carter
Leadership is not defined by the exercise of power but by the capacity to increase the send of power among those led. The most essential work of the leader is to create more leaders. ~ Mary Parker Follett
What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make. ~ Jane Goodall
Leadership is not bullying, and leadership is not aggression. Leadership is the expectation that you can use your voice for good. That you can make the world a better place. ~ Sheryl Sandberg
You can never leave footprints that last if you are always walking on tiptoes. ~ Leymah Gbowee
When we speak we are afraid our words will not be heard or welcomed. But when we are silent, we are still afraid. So it is better to speak. ~ Audre Lorde
Cautious, careful people, always casting about to preserve their reputations can never effect a reform. ~ Susan B. Anthony
When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful. ~ Malala Yousafzai
Any woman who understands the problems of running a home will be nearer to understanding the problems of running a country. ~ Margaret Thatcher
I want every little girl who’s told she’s bossy to be told instead she has leadership skills. ~ Sheryl Sandberg
We need to get women to the point where they aren’t apologizing. It’s time to take ownership in our success. ~ Tory Burch
You have a choice. You can throw in the towel or you can use it to wipe the sweat off your face. When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less important whether I am afraid. ~ Audre Lord
Dr. Susan R. Madsen is a global thought leader, author, speaker, and scholar on the topic of women and leadership. She is also the Orin R. Woodbury Professor of Leadership and Ethics in the Woodbury School of Business at Utah Valley University and the Founder of the Utah Women & Leadership Project. Learn more about her Utah work at http://www.utwomen.org and her global efforts at http://madsengloballeadership.com/.
