Quotes About Empowerment

Illiteracy causes violence. If you don't have enough words in your vocabulary, you can't even seek your way out of a situation.

Words like 'bossy,' 'shrill,' and 'moody' are used to describe women who speak up at work and give voice to their passion - but I believe this negative commentary is meant to keep critical thinkers quiet.

In this culture, the phrase 'black woman' is not synonymous with 'tender,' or 'gentle.' It's as if those words couldn't possibly speak to the reality of black females.

People get really scared when women reclaim words, talk about themselves honestly and also make jokes because it's a really unstoppable combination.

I had no words for these feelings. And then people started using the word Ms. Suddenly, there was this handle with which I could identify myself and understand why I felt so out of whack with the culture around me.

Words are like untying a corset - you can move into this great space with them.

Quality is everyone's responsibility.

Management is nothing more than motivating other people.

No self-respecting woman should wish or work for the success of a party who ignores her sex.

A manager is not a person who can do the work better than his men; he is a person who can get his men to do the work better than he can.

To make democracy work, we must be a nation of participants, not simply observers. One who does not vote has no right to complain.

So much of what we call management consists in making it difficult for people to work.

Good management consists in showing average people how to do the work of superior people.

If you ever think about me, and you ain't gonna do no revolutionary act, forget about me. I don't want myself on your mind if you're not going to work for the people.

I motivate others by making sure that they understand to go after their dreams and don't let anyone tell you you can't. If you are motivated enough and put the work in that you can achieve anything in life that you set your mind to.

Where I think the most work needs to be done is behind the camera, not in front of it.

I think there are many things that we can do today to make it a better work environment that is more supportive and encouraging of diversity.

I don't know what other people think about me being the boss, but I really like a collaborative work environment, and I don't have a problem being at the head of that.

Racial discrimination of any kind is unacceptable, and we must strive to eradicate all forms, including those instances which are not overt. For example, when a person of color has a job interview or simply goes to work, they should never be judged based on anything other than skills, work product, commitment, dedication, and work ethic.

I hope that my work ethic has been a model for those who do not believe in themselves or have lingering doubts about their own abilities.

Autonomy leads to empowerment. We work hard to maintain a balance between collaboration and cooperation and independence.

If you work hard and you work for somebody who empowers you and challenges you, you'll be successful.

I want to be a role model. I want to be able to know that I inspired girls to work hard and go for their dreams and to never give up.

My parents both came to the United States from the Dominican Republic, and they were deeply grateful for the opportunities this country provided. They raised my siblings and me to want to make a difference and give back. They taught us to work hard and aim high, but to also make sure the ladder was down to help others climb up.