National Women’s History Month recognizes the accomplishments of women. But, it is an opportunity for each of us to acknowledge their tenacity and leadership.
With all of the ways that women have excelled as leaders, there are always opportunities to further understand how they can be a resource even after their contributions. Like most leaders, I find solace and encouragement from the words of women leaders. Their insight inspires me, their wisdom reinforces my understanding, and their courage to thrive motivates me. Here are just a few favorite quotes with an overlay from key principles from Leadership Building Blocks.
VISION
“The only thing worst than being blind is having sight but no vision.”
– Helen Keller
BALANCE
“Never be afraid to sit awhile and think.”
– Lorraine Hansberry, playwright, and painter
COURAGE
“I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning how to sail my ship.”
– Louisa May Alcott, author of Little Women
DYNAMIC CREATIVITY
“Sometimes questions are more important than answers.”
– Nancy Willard, poet, and author
EVERYTHING GLOBAL
“No matter what accomplishments you make, somebody helped you.”
– Althea Gibson, sports pioneer in amateur tennis and professional golf
FORTITUDE
“If you cannot feed a hundred people, then feed just one.”
– Mother Teresa
LEGACY
“It is only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up, that we will begin to live each day to the fullest; as if it was the only one we had.”
– Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, Psychiatrist, and author
Dawn McCoy
author of Leadership Building Blocks: An Insider’s Guide to Success
