This Is Why Everyone Should Listen When A Woman Speaks

In some cultures, women still do not even dare to open their mouths to speak in public in the presence of men. However, everyone needs to listen to women speak some more, and we women need to speak up some more too. Why? Because women are very smart and most times speak with a lot of insight. And it's usually straight from the heart too. You still don't believe me? Read what some of these prominent women had to say.

1. “The difference between successful people and others is how long they spend time feeling sorry for themselves.” – Barbara Corcoran

2. “Leadership is not about men in suits. It is a way of life for those who know who they are and are willing to be their best to create the life they want to live.” – Kathleen Schafer

3. “Do not wait on a leader…look in the mirror, it’s you!” – Katherine Miracle

4. “Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence.”– Sheryl Sandberg

5. “The question isn’t who’s going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.” – Ayn Rand

6. “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

7. “Take criticism seriously, but not personally. If there is truth or merit in the criticism, try to learn from it. Otherwise, let it roll right off you.” – Hillary Clinton

8. “Expect the unexpected, and whenever possible, be the unexpected.” – Lynda Barry

9. “Nothing will work unless you do.” – Maya Angelou

10. “So often people are working hard at the wrong thing. Working on the right thing is probably more important than working hard.” – Caterina Fake

11. “We treat our people like royalty. If you honor and serve the people who work for you, they will honor and serve you.” – Mary Kay Ash

 

12. “When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.” – Helen Keller

13. “We’re here for a reason. I believe a bit of the reason is to throw little torches out to lead people through the dark.” – Whoopi Goldberg

14. “I learned to always take on things I’d never done before. Growth and comfort do not coexist.” – Virginia Rometty

15. “I always did something I was a little not ready to do. I think that’s how you grow. When there’s that moment of ‘Wow, I’m not really sure I can do this,’ and you push through those moments, that’s when you have a breakthrough.” – Marissa Mayer

All that wisdom, from the minds of women..., are you still wondering why women should be listened to? Shout out to every wise and great woman out there. You are a gift to the World!