14 quotes for women’s leadership and growth in 2024

Seek opportunities that are right for you, and knock persistently until those doors open.”

Women often talk themselves out of opportunities when they should be doing the opposite.”

Just because you are young or early in your career doesn’t mean that you can’t add value. Speak up! Be confident, curious, and persistent.”

Chart your map with multiple routes, and build in the time and resources to meander, stretch, and explore. Let your curiosity lead you; chance encounters and experiences enrich our professional and personal lives.”

Others don’t control your career — you do.”

One piece of advice I would offer to my younger self would be to resist being a people pleaser. With experience, I now recognize that validation needs to come from within, and the ability to honor and acknowledge your own strengths, contributions, and achievements is more important and gratifying than the external validation from others.”

The energy I could be spending trying to push back against everyone’s projections is energy that I would rather spend improving, growing, and learning.”

Do not expect a direct correlation between your positive impact and immediate career progression.”

Women need to embrace self-promotion and self-advocacy. ... It’s crucial for women to recognize the value they bring to the table and to be vocal about their accomplishments.”

Lean in to vulnerability and authenticity. Build relationships. Be yourself. Be a great human and helpful colleague.”

Great leaders are people who don’t seek power but take responsibility because they have the capability and empathy to help others.”

When you are trying to motivate people — within a company or out in the world — expressing clear and simple ideas that make sense and create progress toward your goal is critical.”

Showing that we care about the business and that we care about the people making a business great: These two things need to come together.”

I wish more people would lead with their heart. ... If everyone could start by assessing their experiences using questions like ‘What’s this bringing up in me?’ and ‘How would the person I want to be communicate about it?’ we’d be off to a great start.”