'HOW TO BE LIKE WOMEN OF INFLUENCE' BY PAT AND RUTH WILLIAMS WITH MICHAEL MINK
1.How to be like Eleanor Roosevelt
(l884-l962): Compasion
I was not a gifted
person but I was always deeply interested in manifestation of life, good or
bad. I never let slip an opportunity to increase my knowledge of people and
conditions-Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt
changed the traditional role of First Lady. Rather than limiting herself to
strictly ceremonial duties, she immersed herself in the great issues of the
day.
-Strive to keep your
social conscience awake vibrant at all times.
-Blaze new paths and
don’t allow yourself to be restricted by outdated traditions.
-See things for
yourself, wherever you have to go and do so.
-Don’t shy away from
making your opinions known.
-Pay attention to the
details.
-Communicate with
everyone you need to.
-When you feel
something is wrong, take a stand.
-Stay mentally strong.
-Realize you are never
too old to contribute to society.
-Make use of all the
hours in the day.
-Live your life with
passion and boldness.
-Do what your heart
tells you and don’t ever worry about what the critics say.
-Make the most of
everyday of your life.
-Know your strengths
2.How
to be like Mother Theresa(l9l0-l997):Love
Life is not worth
living unless it is lived for others –Mother Theresa.
Mother Theresa was the
embodiment of compassion and love. She recognized no limitations-not even
church policy-in her devotion to the world’s poor and her desire to serve them.
-Do what you love.
-Read constantly.
-Accept no limitations
for your life.
-Don’t be afraid to ask
for what you need.
-Clearly define what
you want to accomplish.
-Set an example.
-Be cheerful even if
you don’t feel like it.
-Care about those in
need.
-Learn by experience.
-Write letters
especially thank you notes.
-Don’t let age slow you
down.
-Speak from your heart.
-Stay humble.
3.How to be like Anne Frank(l929-l945):Courage
We must be brave and
strong, bear discomfort without complaint, do whatever is in our power and
trust in God.One day this terrible war will be over-Anne Frank.
Anne Frank wrote ‘The
Diary of Anne Frank’. She died in a Nazi concentration camp just a few weeks
before its liberation by Allied forces.
-Follow your heart.
-Develop your social
conscientiousness to its fullest.
-Don’t let fear
paralyze you into inaction
-Don’t be fooled by the
easy way out.
-Know what you want
from life
-Be serious about what
is important to you.
-Never lose your faith.
-Be Honest with
yourself.
-Be brave and
courageous
4.How
to be like Margaret Thatcher(l926-2013):Resolve
Every leader has to
have a certain amount of stel in them, so iam not that put out about being
called the Iron Lady-Margaret Thatcher
Margraret Thatcher was
England’s first female prime minister and served the second longest tenure in
England’s history.
-Know
yourself and decide what you stand for
-Learn from the past
- Follow your heart
-Combine your career
and family life.
-Be responsible
-Be patient
5.How to be like Sandra Day O’ Connor :Values
Each one of us will be
a leader at some time in our lives. Whether we lead a family, a group of
friends, a larger group, or a major segment of society, each of us will act in
ways to influence others-Sandra Day O’Connor.
Sandra Day O’ Connor is
the first woman Supreme Court Justice of the United States, and one of the most
influential Justices in history.
-Never take no for an answer
-Keep working to
improve yourself
-Look for ways to
contribute to society
-Always be prepared
-Be a role model
6.How to be like Oprah Winfrey: Sincerity
Don’t complain about
what you don’t have. Use what you’ve got . To do less than your best is a sin-Oprah
Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey has
distinguished herself as the host of ‘oprah Winfrey Show’ and as a prominent
business woman and philanthropist . She has also been a strong voice for the
rights and protection of children.
-Don’t let others
define you or tell you what you can’t do.
-Take responsibility
for your life.
-Embrace God
-Have compassion for
others.
-Just be yourself
-pursue quality in your
work first-money will follow.
-Strive to be the best
at what you do.
7.How to be like Golda Meir l898-l978:Wisdom
Anybody who believes in
something without reservation , believes that this thing is right and should
be, has the stamina to meet obstacles and overcome them-Golda Meir
Golda Meir helped found the state of Israel
-Determine exactly what
you want out of life.
-Take action.
-Get involved
-Don’t expect others to
do what you won’t.
-Be aware and be
willing to learn.
-Talk to
anyone-anywhere-who can help your cause.
-Live your life with
character and decency
8. How to be like Rosa Parks: Strength
I would like to be
known as a person who is concerned about freedom and equality and justice and
prosperity for all people.-Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks helped
ignite the civil rights movement and change the United States when she refused
to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, in l955.
-Stand up for what you
believe in.
-Surround yourself with
people who bring out your best.
-Be part of the
solution
-Have faith in God.
9.How to be like Helen Keller(l880-l968): Vision
Self-pity is our worst
enemy and if we yield to it, we can never do anything wise in the world.-Helen
Keller.
Helen Keller became the
most famous disabled person of her time-and in history. Her life serves as an
inspiration, and the wisdom she left behind remains a treasure to all people
-Sets goals
-Don’t let obstacles
stop you
-pursue an education
-Make your own
decisions
- Dare to do the
impossible
10.How to be like Marie Curie(l867-l934);Persistence
Marie Curie was the
first prominent female scientist, and the only woman to win two Nobel Prizes.
-Decide what you want
from life
-Devise a plan to make
your dreams happen
-Mentally prepare
yourself for obstacles
-Stay humble
–regardless of your accomplishment
-Consider the public
good before thinking of yourself
11.How to be like Babe Didrikson Zaharias(l911-l956):Competitiveness
Babe Didrikson Zaharias
is considered the greatest female athlete in history. Her achievements helped
open the door and create more opportunities for women athletes.
-Develop clear goals
-Be willing to pay the
price to improve
-Guard against
bitterness
-Stay mentally tough
-Seek out experts and
learn from them
-Keep doing what you
love
12. How to be like Amelia Earhart(l897-l97):
Daring
The most difficult
thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper
tigers. You can do anything you decide to do.-Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart was the
most famous woman aviator of the l920s and l9B0s
-Do what you love.
-Don’t take things for
granted
-prepare for worst case
scenario
-Keep challenging
yourself
-Accept responsibility
for your decisions and actions
-Don’t worry about
failing –just try.
13.How to be like Florence Nightingale(l820-l9l0):Steadfastness
Every woman, or at
least almost every woman, in England has, at one time or another of her life,
(been in) charge of the personal health of somebody, whether child or
invalid-in other words, every woman is a nurse.-Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale’s
name is synonymous with nursing and compassion. Her heroic efforts during and
after the Crimean War ushered in the era of modern nursing and encouraged army
medical reforms.
-Decide how you will
impact the world
-Follow your heart and
religious faith
-ignore society’s
stereotypes.-Stand up for yourself
-Learn to write well
- Be courageous
-Defend those who can’t
defend themselves
14. How to be like Harriet Beecher Stowe
(l8ll-l896)-Empathy
Harriet Beecher Stowe
wrote ‘Uncle Tom’s cabin’, one of the most historically important novels ever
written.
-Read
-Choose a partner who
brings out the best in you
-Set goals
-Work with passion;
strive to make a difference
-Create time to follow
your dreams
15.How to be like Harriet Tubman(l820-l913)-Righteousness
Harriet Tubman was a
former slave who became known as the ‘Moses of her people’. As a young woman in
the mid-l800s, Tubman made a dangerous and momentous decision: she was going to
escape the chains of slavery and be free-one way or another.
-Be committed to your
cause
-Give back to society
-Pay attention to
details
-Strategize
-Look for new ways to
make a difference.
16. How to be like Sojourner Truth( l797-l883):Faith
For thirty years,
starting in the late l840s, former slave Sojourner Truth was an intinerant
preacher who spoke out against the evils of slavery. She is remembered as the
first prominent black woman orator in the United States who expanded her causes
to civil rights, women’s right, suffrage and temperature.
-Develop a deep faith
-develop courage
-Speak from your heart
-Know your strenghths
17.How to be like Clara Barton(l82l-l9l2):Determination
Dare to do—Clara Barton
Clara Barton
distinguish herself during the civil war by personally bringing supplies to
battlefield hospitals, and as the founder of the American Red cross.
-Be useful and serve
society
-Take the initiative
-Be courageous
-Rise early
-Face your fears
18. How to be like Susan B.
Anthony(l820-l906):Relentlessness
Remember that the only
fear you need have is the fear of not standing by the things you believe to be
right. Take your stand and hold it: then let come what will, and receive the blows like a good soldier –Susan B.
Anthony
Susan B. Anthony was
one of the primary leaders in the women’s suffrage movement of the nineteenth
and twentieth centuries. She was its most visible symbol and voice. Her efforts
and those of her associates rsulted in women gaining the right to vote.
-Be bold
-Decide what you are
fighting for
-confront your fears to
advance your cause
-Stand up for the less
fortunate
19.How to be like Elizabeth Cady Stanton(l8l5-l902):Focus
Elizabeth Candy Stanton
was the driving force behind the early women’s rights movement in the united
states. She was also one of the primary leaders in the women’s suffrage
movement in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. In many ways she was she
was its heart.
-Develop a social
conscience
-learn from others
-practice what you
preach
-When inspired, act
-Be persistent and work
hard
- Accept no limitations
-Take advantage of
every opportunity
20. How to be like Mary Kay
Ash(l9l5-200l):Intergrity
I put a lot of emphasis
on how to treat people. The reason for this is simple. The real success of our
personal lives and careers can best be measured by the relationships we have
with the people most dear to us-our family, friends and co-workers. If we fail
in this aspect of our lives, no matter how vast our worldly possessions or how
high on the corporate ladder we climb, we will have achieved very little.-May
Kay Ash
Mary Kay Ash was the
founder of Mary Kay Inc., a l.6 Billion-dollar-a-year company (b.2 billion at
retail) in the field of women’s cosmetics. Millions of women have sold Mary
Kay’s products and had their lives changed as a result.
-Live by the golden
rule
-Make everyone feel
important
-be enthusiastic
- Be generous in
praising people
-Practice discipline
and time management
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