Well as I came to the end of the book I was sad to see it ending but I also felt extremely empowered. My favorite part of the entire book were the quotes she collected about the biggest obstacle these women leaders had faced and what advice they have for other women leaders. I highlighted a couple of the quotes that grabbed my attention. The first one that I read that really hit me was
"A true leader is one who leads with enthusiasm, courage, and faith. Integrity is key. We need people who lead from not only their heads but from their hearts." Helene Lerner
I think that quote is very powerful because as discussed about earlier in the book woman often feel that they have to compensate and try to be less emotional in order to be looked at as a leader. I completely disagree. If you learn how to lead both with your heart and mind you are a much better leader because you are considering all parts of a situation.
My other favorite quote from the chapter was "Don't ever agree to take on a leadership role for the money, power, title, or prestige; take on the role because you have a passion for the cause". Colleen Barrett
I especially liked this quote because I feel like it is difficult to not ger caught up in the superficial things but the truth is unless you care about the cause you work for then you will not be happy for very long. As money, power, and prestige all fade when you look back on your life you will not be fulfilled unless you helped someone or changed something for the better. This quote is a great reminder for both women and men about what really matters.
What were some of everyone else's favorite quotes? How did you feel at the closing of the book? Lisa
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