Our Gift To God...Eleanor Powell

"What we are is God's gift to us. What we become is our gift to God."

--Eleanor Powell, Dancer and Actress, 1912 -- 1982

Leadership Tuesdays: Women Taking The Lead To Effect Change...Barack Obama

Women are poised to shape not only their own destiny but the destiny of this century. 

--President Barack Obama, Barnard College, 5/14/12

Every other Tuesday, WOMEN AT LIBERTY presents Leadership Tuesdays, a platform for a variety of voices and resources to develop, encourage, and strengthen women leaders. Today we present Ms. Cheryl Boone Isaacs, the President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organization responsible for the OSCARS. She is the first African American and third woman to lead this prestigious organization that has been around since 1927.

Ms. Isaacs has more than 30 years experience in the film business. She has been a governor representing the public-relations branch for 21 years. With her election last July (2013) as President, she has set as one of her goals to add more diversity to The Academy's membership.  It has been widely reported that current membership consists of over 6100 members, most of whom are white males. To hear a recent NPR Code Switch interview, click here.

Last week, Leadership Tuesdays featured Ms. Ann Fudge, former Young & Rubicam CEO, in a video where she gave advice to women who want to lead in today's business environment. "Be authentic" was one of Ann Fudge's core messages. In fact, she directed this advice to both men and women. To view this video, click here. For more information on Leadership Tuesdays and our recent features please visit our website, womenatliberty.com.

Move Closer To Your Goals...Natalie Ledwell

Find a quiet spot and sit comfortably and close your eyes, and ask: 'What do I need to do to move closer to my goals? What is my next step? What action should I take?'" 

--Natalie Ledwell, Co-founder of the San Diego-based personal development company Mind Movies

You Can't Scare Me...Hoda Kotb

"Five years ago I was diagnosed and had breast cancer surgery and I was scared.  I was in the weeds like a lot of people. I thought about curling up in a fetal position. You don't know any way out. But, I think if you come through anything...divorce or something bad...if you are still standing, even if you are teetering, you get four words:  'You Can't Scare Me'"!

--Hoda Kotb, Journalist and Author

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Leadership Tuesdays: Integrity...Eudora Welty

“Integrity can be neither lost nor concealed nor faked nor quenched nor artificially come by nor outlived, nor, I believe, in the long run, denied”

--Eudora Welty

Golden Rule Revisited...Princess Diana

"Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you."

— Princess Diana of Wales, wife of Prince Charles

You Are Always Preparing Yourself...Marcelite Harris

Always know that you are always preparing yourself.  You’re living your future and preparing for the future yet to come. 

--Marcelite J. Harris, Major General, U.S. Airforce-Retired

Source: Ronda Rancha Penrice, "5 Standout Quotes From The Black Enterprise Women of Legacy Awards" http://rollingout.com/business/entrepreneurs-business-leaders/5-standout-quotes-from-the-black-enterprise-women-of-legacy-awards/4/

How To Make Life Work: Be Present...Cindy Crawford

“My goal in life is not be happy everyday cause to me, that’s fake. My goal in life is just to be present.”  

--Cindy Crawford, Model and Actress

Source: Good Morning America, Supermodel sits down with Oprah Winfrey for an episode of "Oprah's Master Class." http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/cindy-crawford-oprah-interview-discusses-gere-marriage-loss-18700576 Original footage from Oprah's Master Class on Oprah.com

This May Be The Day!

This may be the day that all your dreams come true. Are you ready?

--Unknown

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The Size of Your Dreams...Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

“The size of your dreams must always exceed your current capacity to achieve them. If your dreams do not scare you, they are not big enough.” 

--Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, 24th President of Liberia

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Have No Fear!...@TraceyEEdmonds

Have NO FEAR & be steadfast in a life of honesty & integrity. Enemies of our TRUTH will cower & TRUTH will reign supreme.

--Tracey Edmonds, Entrepreneur

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You Can't Do It All, Prioritize...Barbara Dale

Think of the life of the working woman as the decathlon. If you even finish it's a miracle.

--Barbara Dale

Stand And Speak Your Mind...Maggie Kuhn

"Stand before the people you fear and speak your mind; even if your voice shakes."

--Maggie Kuhn, Founder of the Gray Panthers

Make No Judgments Where...Anne McCaffrey

Make no judgments where you have no compassion. --Anne McCaffrey

No One Has The Right...Marian Wright Edelman

No person has the right to rain on your dreams.

--Marian Wright Edelman

Women Have Taught Us...President Barack Obama

"With passion and courage, women have taught us that when we band together to advocate for our highest ideals, we can advance our common well-being and strengthen the fabric of our nation." 

--President Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States of America

President Barack Obama, Vice President Joseph Biden, &
the full Presidential Cabinet* (9/09)

White House Proclamation on Women's History Month 2012

*For the names and titles of the Presidential Cabinet members, click here.

Fear...Sandra Bullock

Why is it that when we get older, we get more fearful?

--Sandra Bullock

Integrity Takes Courage...Margie Warrell

Integrity takes courage, because the path of integrity is often not the easiest nor the most convenient one to travel.  

--Margie Warrell, Life Coach, Speaker, and Author (Quote from the book, "Find Your Courage".)

On Tuesdays, womenatliberty.com presents #LeadershipTuesdays, a platform for a variety of voices and resources to develop, encourage and strengthen women leaders. On this last day of Asian American and Pacific Islander History Month, we celebrate Asian Americans who have overcome great odds and continue to lead and achieve, and most of all, lead the way for others. 

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Sandra Bullock...On Love

"Everyone does things for love." --Sandra Bullock, Actress

Change It...Marian Wright Edelman

"If you don't like the way the world is, you change it. You have an obligation to change it. You just do it one step at a time." --Marian Wright Edelman, Founder and President of the Children's Defense Fund