Present The Best You Possible...Angela Bassett

"Don't settle for average. Bring your best to the moment. Then, whether it fails or succeeds, at least you know you gave all you had. We need to live the best that's in us."

--Angela Bassett, Actress

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Choose The Best Everyday...Phillippa Gregory

“You have to choose the best, every day, without compromise...guided by your own virtue and highest ambition.”

--Philippa Gregory

 

Be The Best Man You Can Be...Denzel Washington

"Put your slippers way under your bed so when you get up in the morning, you have to get on your knees to find them. And while you're down there, start your day with prayer. Ask for wisdom. Ask for understanding. I'm not telling you what religion to be, but work on your spirit. You know, mind, body, and spirit. Imagine—work the brain muscle. Keep the body in tune—it's your temple. All things in moderation. Continue to search. That's the best part of life for me—continue to try to be the best man." 

--Denzel H. Washington, Academy and Golden Globe Award-winning Actor, Director, and Philanthropist

Denzel and Pauletta Washington and children--
(l-r) Olivia (twin), Katia, Malcolm (twin) and John David

Who's On Your Dream Team?...@vnona

Everybody should have a chance to become and be their "best selves"!  For that to happen a team of coaches and supporters who genuinely care are needed.

--Nona

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

Remember, You're Upfront For A Reason...Ethel Merman

I can never remember being afraid of an audience. If the audience could do better, they'd be up here on stage and I'd be out there watching them.

--Ethel Merman

Now go ahead and do your best!

You Are Better Than That!...Nona

Don't dishonor the sacrifices of your ancestors and those who paved the path for you by committing shameful acts. You are better than that!  --Nona

Leadership Tuesdays: Grow Up To Be The Best You Can Be...Laurel Richie

I think that you should grow up to be whoever you are. Don't try to follow the crowd. Don't try to be somebody else. Find the wherewithal to be yourself. I really believe that if you do what you love and do what makes you happy, you'll be sitting in chairs bigger than this one (i.e., WNBA President).

--Laurel J. Richie, President, Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)

Twice a month on Tuesdays, WOMEN AT LIBERTY provides a platform for a variety of voices and resources to develop, encourage, and strengthen women leaders. This week, Leadership Tuesdays is featuring Laurel J. Richie, the first African American president of the WNBA and the first African American to head a U.S. professional sports league. She was named to her current position in April 2011.

On Friday, May 18, 2012, the WNBA will kick-off its 16th season as Ms. Richie nears her first anniversary. With play as competitive as ever, teams filled with the nation's top female basketball players, and some of the most passionate fans around, Richie is building upon the league's current success. And although she has no previous connection to the sport, this seasoned business executive brings a wealth of marketing experience in consumer marketing, corporate branding, public relations, and corporate management. 

In a video from the NBA TV Network, Ms. Richie talks about the current state of the WNBA and what she hopes to accomplish in moving the league forward. To learn more about Laurel Richie and view the  Leadership Tuesdays' feature, click here. For more information on Leadership Tuesdays, see here.

Make The Full Effort To Do The Best...John Wooden

"You always win when you make the full effort to do the best of which you're capable."

--John Wooden