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1 " Being better or different from competitors is not enough anymore. Being a mission-focused organization will attract, engage, and retain well-aligned customers, colleagues, and collaborators. "
― Suzanne F. Stevens , Make your contribution count for you, me, we: An evolutionary journey inspired by the wisdom of pioneering African women
2 " Each of us has the power to take responsibility and to live and leave a legacy. "
3 " Generally, in the West, we talk about leaving a legacy as if is something to do at a point later in our lives, rather than a way to live our lives. "
4 " As a professional-contributor™ consider 'Do I always need my voice to be heard or my way to be had, or can I move past some issues to move forward on others? "
5 " Survival' often conjures up images of a violent struggle rather than a helping hand; and fittest often is perceived as winning a competition, rather than being resilient. How about redefining the “survival of the fittest? "
6 " When we consciously contribute, we are converting an immediate emotional response to rational implementation. "
7 " We have a business plan, a life plan, and a financial plan, how about a contribution plan. "
8 " We can get caught up in living a life of doing good. Doing good without doing well, is not doing good for long. "
9 " A mission leader recognizes that while she can progress independently, momentum only occurs when people align with, act on, and amplify a message. The amplification makes a messenger’s mission multiply and eventually creates a movement worth following. "
10 " The motivation isn’t fame or fortune, but rather freedom: the liberty to mold a society rich with tradition and culture that will adhere to human rights and capitalize on opportunities. "
11 " When doing for others, your authentic self shines through. "
12 " Giving is handing something over that you may or may not want. Contributing is helping to achieve the desired outcome for the betterment of another. "
13 " On the other side of comfort is optimized potential. If we don’t explore this place, we limit our limitless possibilities. "
14 " Until we ingratiate this most valuable resource that society has—feminine energy—we will not be able to turn the tide from violence to reconciliation or from dishonesty to integrity. "
15 " Few things can provide more motivation than one’s pride. "
16 " The goal is not to occupy more positions than men, but to have access to the position to occupy. "
17 " Passion helps you stay the course when obstacles seem insurmountable. It will carve through any shame people attempt to bestow on you. "
18 " It is the passion for your purpose that will imbue you with courage. It will make you feel supported, even if you are alone. "
19 " We need some fear to optimize our performance. We need some stress, or we become apathetic. We need some apprehension to keep us humble. We need to question our confidence to drive our determination. Lastly, we need our ego, or we won’t dare to try. "
20 " To make any vision a reality, a mission leader needs the confidence in herself to persist regardless of the naysayers. She needs the will to persevere when obstacles seem insurmountable. "
