“A challenged world is an alert world, and from challenge comes change.” For years, women all over the world have been battling against inequality in the social, economic, political and business sectors. Today, as we celebrate International Women’s day, let us continue to #ChooseToChallenge gender biases, specifically in the business community.
We celebrate women’s leadership in all its forms and differences as we strive to create an inclusive and empowering environment not just for us, but for the generation of women after us. Let us build a culture where women are involved in decision-making and girls are given the platform to express their opinions. When you have the courage to speak up and go where no woman has gone before, you are creating a history that many young girls can follow. As Arianna Huffington says, “Women don’t just want to be on top of the world – we want to change the world.”
As we build back better from the COVID-19 crisis and adjust to “the new normal,” we must also continue progressing in gender parity. A representation that reflects the diversity and abilities of women is needed in societal change that benefits us all in the long run. It is time to shatter barriers and rally in unity for Generation Equality. It is time to harness the full power of women’s leadership for a more sustainable future.
Let us take this time today, to recognize, encourage, support and empower a woman in our work environment.
Here are some quotes we love and want to share with you!
“If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then, you are an excellent leader.” – Dolly Parton
“Leadership is a series of behaviors rather than a role for heroes.” – Margaret Wheatley
“You manage things; you lead people.” – Grace Murray Hopper
“Surround yourself with a trusted and loyal team. It makes all the difference.” – Alison Pincus
“The way to overcome people’s biases is typically by delivering results. No one can really refute the results you deliver.” – Lisa Borders
“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
“The success of every woman should be the inspiration to another. We should raise each other up. Make sure you’re very courageous: be strong, be extremely kind, and above all be humble.” – Serena Williams
“It is our choices, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” – J.K Rowling