Why Are You A Leader...Ann Fudge

"Unless you are yourself and true to those things you believe in...then why are you a leader?" --Ann Fudge, Former CEO of Young and Rubicam

From Leadership Tuesdays' 5/31/11 feature at WOMEN AT LIBERTY.

Remembering Those Who Sacrificed...Nona

Remember those who sacrificed for you.  Always remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. --Nona

Life Lessons...Suzan Johnson Cook

"Do not look at life as a bad story.  But, every lesson in life is a lesson for the rest of your life. ...close some chapters so that new ones can open, so that new things can begin to happen with you."  --Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook, Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, U.S. Department of State; Former Pastor of the Bronx Christian Fellowship in New York City, Author, and Conference Speaker

For more information on Suzan Johnson Cook, see her biography on the U.S. State Department's website or visit http://www.drsujay.com. 

You Have An Obligation...Michelle Obama

"You have an obligation to see each setback as a challenge and as an opportunity to learn and grow.  You have an obligation to face whatever life throws your way with confidence and with hope."  --First Lady Michelle Obama, Spelman College Commencement, May 2011

Source:  Essence.com

For the entire text of the speech, check WOMEN AT LIBERTY's Women History Makers-DC, MD, & VA  Facebook Page or whitehouse.gov.

Fear...Sandra Bullock

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

--Sandra Bullock

Faith vs. Fear...Lena K Sadler

 Faith is the only known cure for fear.  --Lena K. Sadler

Source: http://sundijo.com/2010/12/31/living-truth-weekly-recap-2/ 

Attitude and Effort...Cathy L. Lanier

"Attitude and effort is so important in being a leader."  --Cathy L. Lanier, Chief of Police, Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia

From Leadership Tuesday's 5/24/11 feature at WOMEN AT LIBERTY.

You Have Enemies?...Winston Churchill

“You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life.”  --Winston Churchill

An Impulse To Soar...Helen Keller

One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar.  --Helen Keller

Approach Each Day...Carla Harris

Approach each day believing that you will be triumphant and successful.
--Carla Harris, Morgan Stanley executive, Author, and Singer

http://www.carlaspearl.com

A Lovely Day...Nona

Breathe. The day is yours. Make it meaningful.  Make it lovely.  --Nona

Authenticity...Katie Couric

"I've always tried to stay true to my authentic self."   --Katie Couric, First solo female anchor of a weekday evening news program on any of the three major U.S. TV Networks

Listen To Your Heart

Listen to your heart for guidance. When in doubt go within. 

--Women Working (From Twitter:  @womenworking)

We Make A Difference...Sheila C. Johnson

Women need to depend on each other, stand beside one another and use their skills and voices to let everyone know that we make a difference. --Sheila C. Johnson, from Why Sports Teams Need Women Owners, BLACKVOICES

Good Leaders Lead...Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis

Good leaders lead with motivation not manipulation. -- Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis (From Twitter: @drthema)

For more on Women Leadership, check out Leadership Tuesday's at WOMEN AT LIBERTY.

Peace...Nona

May you know the calmness of peace at some point during your day. --Nona

Fear, Faith, & Victory...Joyce Meyer

Fear tries to get us to give up, but faith takes us all the way through to victory! 

--Joyce Meyer, http://www.joycemeyer.org/

Strong Women In Positions of Leadership...Sheila C. Johnson

"I have found that having strong women in positions of leadership makes all the difference for any organization." --Sheila C. Johnson from,  Why Sports Teams Need Women Owners, BLACKVOICES

Purpose of Integrity...Debbie Ford

Integrity leaves us a trail to follow when we've lost touch with our higher self. 

--Debbie Ford, Author and Speaker, http://www.debbieford.com

 

Noble Aspirations...Anna Quindlen

Rise up and reach down. --Anna Quindlen

Believe In Yourself...Venus Williams

"You have to believe in yourself when no one else does--that makes you a winner right there." --Venus Williams (from America I AM Journal edited by Clarence Reynolds, published by Smiley Books)

Ursula Burns...Embracing Your Diversity As A Leader

"I struggle to stay exactly who I am. If we work hard to normalize everybody toward the corner office stereotype, then I don't understand what the purpose of having women lead versus having men lead is. So have all the men lead". --Ursula Burns, CEO of Xerox

From Leadership Tuesday's 5/10/11 feature at WOMEN AT LIBERTY.

Get Back Up Again

"Fall seven times and stand up eight." --Japanese Proverb

Happy Mother's Day 2011

Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised. Reward her for all she has done. Let her deeds publicly declare her praise.

Life Is Really Precious...Nona

Life is really precious. Take time to enjoy the beauty of the simple things around you.
--Nona Ogunsula

Life Is Precious...Nona

Life is precious. Appreciate it now and work to make each day better for yourself and someone else.  --Nona Ogunsula

I'M A SURVIVOR

"I know that God had me in the ‘hollow of His hands’. My mind was the only thing working and I can remember crying out to God."  

--Paula Upshaw, Heart Attack Survivor

WOMEN AT LIBERTY Special--National Women's Health Week

At the age of 34, Paula had a massive heart attack that was misdiagnosed by Emergency Room doctors. She is a survivor and she wants to share her story so that no one else has to go through what she went through.  To read her story, click here.

Hope...George Iles

Hope is faith holding out its hand in the dark.  --George Iles

Faith...Helen Keller

Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light.  --Helen Keller

A Real Friendship…Alice Walker

"No person is your friend who demands your silence, or denies your right to grow." 

-- Alice Walker

If A Woman Is Strong and Outspoken...Gina M. Stewart

"If a woman is strong and outspoken ... she can be viewed as having stepped out of her place. You have to be willing to be open to hear what people have to say. Over time I've had to learn not to take things personally." 

--Rev. Dr. Gina M. Stewart, Pastor of Christ Missionary Baptist Church, Memphis TN

Source:  "Dynamic pastor Dr. Gina Stewart leads the way as more women shepherd black

Protestant flocks", by Barbara Bradley, The Commercial Appeal of Memphis TN

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2010/jul/18/spreading-the-word/