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Mar 8, 2016 · “The structural organization of work has proved more inflexible than women’s ovaries,” three Yale and Harvard academics wrote, back in 2014. For International Women's Day 2016, and our Agenda in Focus: Women at Work series, here are some top quotes on female leadership and women at work.
- Jenny Soffel
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- Jenny Soffel
- It is hard to tell which is worse; the wide diffusion of things that are not true, or the suppression of things that are true. Harriet Martineau. Truth, Suppression, Diffusion.
- Women, like men, must be educated with a view to action, or their studies cannot be called education. Harriet Martineau. Education, Men, Views.
- Readers are plentiful; thinkers are rare. Harriet Martineau. Funny Inspirational, Reading, Knowledge.
- You had better live your best and act your best and think your best today; for today is the sure preparation for tomorrow and all the other tomorrows that follow.
- Preach, sir! Preach! “Men of quality support gender equality.”
- It’s a simple rule, fellas. “I think the golden rule for men should be: If you’re a man, don’t say anything to a woman on the street that you wouldn’t want a man saying to you in prison.”
- That time Ryan Gosling got real about misogyny in films. “It’s misogynistic in nature to try and control a woman’s sexual presentation of self. I consider this an issue that is bigger than [one] film.”
- I repeat, feminism is for everybody. “I believe in gender equality. Being a feminist is for both women and men. I am a feminist.” - Matt McGorry.
- Famous Quotes. “Strong women don’t have ‘attitudes’, we have standards.” — Marilyn Monroe. “I do not wish women to have power over men; but over themselves.”
- Inspirational Quotes. “Just don’t give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don’t think you can go wrong.”
- Strong, Confident Women Quotes. “Be confident, not certain.” — Eleanor Roosevelt. “We need women who are so strong they can be gentle, so educated they can be humble, so fierce they can be compassionate, so passionate they can be rational and so disciplined they can be free.”
- Stand Up For Yourself Quotes. “Each time a woman stands up for herself, she stands up for all women.” — Maya Angelou. “I’m not going anywhere. I’m not shutting up.
- Kamala Harris
- Melinda Gates
- Indra Nooyi
- Mary Barra
- Susan Wojcicki
- Jacinda Ardern
- Jessica Tan
- Amal Clooney
- Sara Blakely
- Lisa Su
Known as the first woman and first woman of color to serve as the Vice President of the United States.
Influential in her role as a philanthropist, businessperson and global advocate for women and girls.
Known as the first woman of color and first immigrant to take the helm of a Fortune 50 company. PepsiCo benefited from her 12-year tenure as the company’s CEO, both in terms of profitability and environmental sustainability.
Influential as the first woman to lead General Motors – one of the big three automakers – in the United States.
Known as one of Google’s first employees, she provided the garage space in which the company was founded in 1998. She recently stepped down from her role as YouTube’s CEO.
Influential for her compassionate leadership during her tenure as New Zealand’s Prime Ministerand navigating the nation through unprecedented times.
Recognized as one of the most powerful women in business with her vision of ‘technology plus finance’.
Renowned for her work as a human rights barrister, activist and author, as well as her sense of style.
Known as a fax machine salesperson turned high-net-worth business mogul and the inventor of Spanx, a female underwear manufacturer.
Known as the first woman to lead global tech company Advanced Micro Devices and one of the few women to run a Fortune 500 company.
Oct 12, 2021 · Coco Chanel. Gained notoriety for: redefining and influencing women’s clothing after World War I by pioneering women’s trousers along with innovating the women’s suit and the little black dress, ultimately changing the course of fashion. “The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.”.
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It is strength to laugh and to abandon oneself, to be light.”. – Frida Kahlo. “You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.”. – Indira Gandhi, first female Prime Minister of India. “I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.”.
