Reflection 8

What advice do you have for young women leaders?


One of my favorite quotes is, "The best revenge to have on someone, is to prove them wrong." I'm not sure who said it, but once I heard it, I always remembered.

I think that all young women leaders should know that quote. In life people in general go through great lengths to achieve success. But, I feel that women take on much more, because in the past we were seen as sensitive and needed to be taken care of. Now in days, women are seen more as independent and capable of taking on any task, just as a man can handle. But, there is that gray area where some people still feel that a woman should take care of family and home, and their concentration should be set on just that. Contrastingly, many women have proven that it is possible to take care of family and home while having a career. I feel that women have the ability to multitask very well. In my opinion, men need to concentrate on ONE thing at a time. For example, most men work and pay the bills, but women work, take care of their kids (and all of their activities), pay bills, and may find time for leisure. Do not let it go unsaid that there are men that are great single parents, and can multitask well.

Young women leaders should know whatever they aspire to take on they should never get discouraged, because there have been plenty of other women that have gone through it, also. So, as long as they have determination and keep there eye on the prize, they can achieve anything.