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Famous Boss Lady Quotes
I am lucky that whatever fear I have inside me, my desire to win is always stronger. — Serena Williams, Professional Tennis Player
Whether you work for yourself or others, there will be moments when you feel unhappy or stuck. You can’t control everything around you, but in those moments, remind yourself that you are powerful, and that even small, strategic moves can create big shifts for the better. — Trae Bodge, Lifestyle Journalist and TV Commentator
If you’re not where you want to be in life, don’t get discouraged. Remember where you are is not your destiny. — Sharita Humphrey, Financial Educator
We need to understand that there is no formula for how women should lead their lives. That is why we must respect the choices that each woman makes for herself and her family. Every woman deserves the chance to realize her God-given potential. — politician Hillary Clinton, to the UN 4th World Conference in 1995.
Often we dont even realize who were meant to be because were so busy trying to live out someone elses ideas. But other people and their opinions hold no power in defining our destiny. — Oprah Winfrey, talk show host, producer, philanthropist, and icon.
Do not be afraid! Do not worry about fear of failure and fear of what others think. — Bola Sokunbi, Clever Girl Finance
There is no innovation and creativity without failure. Period. — Brené Brown, Research Professor
You can do anything you want, just not everything. Pick what you want, work harder than most to get it, and believe in yourself. — Daina Trout, Co-founder of Health-Ade Kombucha
A wise girl knows her limits, a smart girl knows she has none. — Marilyn Monroe
I think success needs to be defined on your own terms. If you look to outside sources (friends, media, the internet) for constant validation, you will never feel fulfilled. — Jaclyn Johnson, Author and CEO of Create and Cultivate
She was not fragile like a flower. She was fragile like a bomb. — Unknown
I dont follow trends or try to compete with anyone. Everything I do stems from following my passion and my love for design. — Guo Pei, fashion designer.
There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to rise. — Unknown
I learned to push the envelope when it comes to asking questions or making requests. And if you hear ‘that’s not possible,’ then to ask ‘what is possible,’ instead of just saying thank you and leaving. — Emily Weiss, Founder of Glossier
When you exude confidence, others will naturally follow you. Once you have built that self-confidence, make it your priority to lead by example. — Kendra Scott, Fashion and Accessories Designer
A big part of financial freedom is having your heart and mind free from worry about the what-ifs of life. — Suze Orman, Author and Financial Advisor
Starve your distractions and feed your focus. — Unknown
Failing is a crucial part of success. Every time you fail and get back up, you practice perseverance, which is the key to life. Your strength comes in your ability to recover. — Michelle Obama, Former FLOTUS
When you take risks you learn that there will be times when you succeed and there will be times when you fail and both are equally important. — Ellen DeGeneres, Comedian and TV Host
Blossoming into a badass woman with more faith than fear. — Unknown
Rarely is happiness about the materialistic items. Those are awesome to have and money is something you need to sustain yourself, but for me Ive realized money doesnt make someone happy. — Ellen Bennett, Chef and Founder of Hedley & Bennett
Its hard to juggle being a businessperson with being a creative person. You have to organize yourself. — Vera Wang, Fashion Designer
When I was younger, I was a bit of an achievement addict, viewing success like a ladder. I loved the high of climbing to the next rung to get a new title or raise. Today, I look at it more like a mountain with lots of beautiful peaks and valleys that are all totally worthy of my time. — Michelle Lee, Editor-in-Chief, Allure Magazine
Dont cut off your career branches too early. Dont step away from your career based on what ‘might happen. — Mary Barra, chairman and CEO, General Motors.
You can find me somewhere in between inspiring others, working on myself, dodging negativity, and slaying my goals. — Unknown
Its really hard to start a business if you dont care about it. At the margin, when its 2am, it has to be that passion that pushes you forward. — Katrina Lake, Founder of Stitch Fix
Dont let anyone rob you of your imagination, your creativity, or your curiosity. Its your place in the world; its your life. Go on and do all you can with it, and make it the life you want to live. — Mae Jemison, Engineer and NASA Astronaut
If youre too comfortable, its time to move on. Terrified of whats next? Youre on the right track. — Susan Fales Hill
Financial independence is about more than dollars in the bank…its about you living your best life now and replacing the ‘have to dos with the ‘get to dos.. — Naseema McElroy, Financially Intentional
You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think. — A.A. Milne
The most important aspect of keeping your money is being aware of how much of it you are spending. — Tiffany Aliche, The Budgetnista
Whatever the problem, be part of the solution. Dont just sit around raising questions and pointing out obstacles. — Tina Fey, Actress, Comedian, and Writer
Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence. — Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO.
Anythings possible if youve got enough nerve. — J.K. Rowling
Never apologize for being a powerful fucking woman. — Unknown
When you learn how much youre worth, youll stop giving people discounts. — Helen Keller
Know that you can start late, look different, be uncertain and still succeed. — Unknown
There is no competition because nobody can be me. — Unknown
Its easy to kill an idea with a no, but the smartest people in the room learn how to say yes and make it work. — Lisa Gersh, CEO of Goop
Be the game changer. — Unknown
We need to get women to the point where they arent apologizing. Its time to take ownership in our success. — Tory Burch, Fashion Designer and Businesswoman
People respond well to those that are sure of what they want. What people hate most is indecision. Even if I’m completely unsure, I’ll pretend I know exactly what I’m talking about and make a decision. — Anna Wintour, Editor-in-Chief of Vogue
A true diva is graceful, and talented, and strong, and fearless and brave and someone with humility. — Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Singer and Songwriter
Im building a brand, Im always busy. — Unknown
I never dreamed about success, I worked for it. — Estée Lauder, American businesswoman and co-founder of renowned cosmetics company.
I think it’s great to be flawed. I am hugely flawed, and I like it this way. That’s the fun of life. You fall, get up, make mistakes, learn from them, be human and be you. — Priyanka Chopra, Actress, Singer, and Film Producer
If they say ‘Its impossible remember that its impossible for them; not for you. — Unknown
One day or day one. You decide. — Unknown
Sometimes you gotta be a beauty and a beast. — Nicki Minaj
Well behaved women rarely make history. — Unknown
Be creative, not perfect. Id rather an entry-level employee suggest a disruptive idea…than try and be organized in a boring spreadsheet. — Whitney Wolfe, Founder and CEO of Bumble
You wont know until you try. Create without fear. If you mess up, who cares? You learn and move on. — Michelle McHargue, Talent Partner of Cowboy Ventures
Even if your dream seems unattainable, you can achieve it if you stay focused, driven, and diligent. — Rebecca Minkoff, Fashion Designer
I talk a lot about taking risks, and then I follow that up very quickly by saying, ‘Take prudent risks. — Irene Rosenfeld, former chairwoman and CEO of Mondelez International.
Be so good they cant ignore you. — Steve Martin
Money follows art. Money wants what it cant buy: class and talent. And remember, while theres a talent for making money, it takes real talent to know how to spend it. — Candace Bushnell, Author and TV producer
Remember that your time is your most valuable asset, so think about if what you’re doing is really what you want to spend your time on, think about if it’s getting you to a place that you want to go in the long run. If it’s not, go do something else. — Shan-Lyn Ma, Co-founder of Zola
I am not what happened to me. I am what I choose to become. — Unknown
Most of the reason we don’t do things is because we’re afraid to fail. I just made a decision one day that I was not going to do things in my life because of fear. — Sara Blakely, CEO of SPANX
Be humble. Be hungry. And always be the hardest worker in the room. — DwayneThe Rock Johnson
Spoil me with loyalty, I can finance myself. — Unknown
Life-fulfilling work is never about the money—when you feel true passion for something, you instinctively find ways to nurture it. — Eileen Fisher, Clothing Designer
When they go low, we go high. — Michelle Obama, lawyer, writer, and former First Lady, in her 2016 Democratic National Convention speech.
Be stronger than your excuses. — Unknown
My best successes came on the heels of failure. — Barbara Corcoran, American businesswoman, investor, speaker, and television personality.
You need to have unbound enthusiasm for what youre building. Energy is contagious, so your team and everyone you interact with feels it. — Tyler Haney, Founder of Outdoor Voices
It is okay for me to have everything I want. — Unknown
You cant have a million dollar dream with a minimum wage work ethic. — Stephen C. Hogan
I learned to always take on things I’d never done before. Growth and comfort do not coexist. — Ginni Rometty, CEO of IBM
I never lose. I either win or learn. — Unknown
Just because you are CEO, don’t think you have landed. You must continually increase your learning, the way you think, and the way you approach the organization. — Indra Nooyi, CEO of PepsiCo
Goal: To make an income while making an impact. — Unknown
Actually, I can. — Unknown
Confidence has no competition. — Unknown
