WWOY 25 Years

#WWOYretrospect: Words of Wisdom

"You need to trust your instincts about what you're good at and where you want to make a contribution." A quote from Liz Dolan, a 1997 honoree. WWOY 25 a retrospect

"You need a good support network. If you don't have one, it is going to be very, very difficult." A quote from Val Ackerman, a 1998 honoree. WWOY 25 a retrospect

"You need a good support network. If you don't have one, it is going to be very, very difficult." A quote from Christine Drieseen, a 2005 and 2014 honoree. WWOY 25 a retrospect

"Don't be so afraid. Life is not perfect. You are not perfect. The line is not going to be straight." A quote from Wendy Lewis, a 2011 honoree. WWOY 25 a retrospect

"Use your natural style to accomplish your goals and understand which areas would be your strengths." A quote from Danielle Maged, a 2013 honoree. WWOY 25 a retrospect

"Take every opportunity to learn from somebody." A quote from Gail Hunter, a 2012 honoree. WWOY 25 a retrospect

"Instead of talking a lot, I wish people would take pause with themselves and feel the power of just listening." A quote from Sharon Byers, a 2013 honoree. WWOY 25 a retrospect

"There is safety in numbers; keep networking and reaching out to other women." A quote from Lydia Murphy-Stephans, a 1996 honoree. WWOY 25 a retrospect

"Watch. Listen. Learn. Then lead." A quote from Judy Sweet, a 2014 honoree. WWOY 25 a retrospect

"Every day that you're in a job or place where you are making a difference, just have fun. Enjoy yourself." A quote from Sara Levinson, a 1995 honoree. WWOY 25 a retrospect

"When somebody's down, pick them up. Listen to what they have to say. Help them be successful." A quote from Kathy Carter, a 2009 honoree. WWOY 25 a retrospect

"Don't be afraid to take credit for your work. Just belive in yourself and don't give up." A quote from Dockery Clark, a 2003 honoree. WWOY 25 a retrospect

"There is nothing wrong with failure. It is the only way to learn." A quote from Sheila C. Johnson, a 2006 honoree. WWOY 25 a retrospect

"My parents alwasy told me that if I used my mind, there was nothing I couldn't accomplish." A quote from Jean Afterman, a 2010 honoree. WWOY 25 a retrospect

"Your career is 100% your responsibility. Make the most of it." A quote from Stacey Allaster, a 2011 honoree. WWOY 25 a retrospect

"Recognize that you really can't do it alone. You need a great support system. Teamwork is key." A quote from Cindy Alston, a 2007 honoree. WWOY 25 a retrospect

"Ultimately, you have to be true to yourself and your abilities and who you are and how you go to work every day." A quote from Kathy Behrens, a 2016 honoree. WWOY 25 a retrospect

"I will never ever apologize for asking a tough question." A quote from Christine Brennan, a 2005 honoree. WWOY 25 a retrospect

"If the opportunity is there, take it. If you can create the opportunity, do it." A quote from Mary Carillo, a 2007 honoree. WWOY 25 a retrospect

"Never be afraid to be yourself. " A quote from Roxanne Jones, a 2010 honoree. WWOY 25 a retrospect

"Every time that I have encountered real problems in my life, I realized they were a result of my failture to take responsibility." A quote from Billie Jean King, a 2002 honoree. WWOY 25 a retrospect

"I come from a place of gratitude each and every day." A quote from Pam Oliver, a 2008 honoree. WWOY 25 a retrospect

"Always strive to leave things better than you found them." A quote from Bea Perez, a 2006 honoree. WWOY 25 a retrospect

"We have to be creative and find places for ourselves. In most cases, no one is going to come looking for us to offer us our dream job." A quote from Robin Roberts, a 1998 honoree. WWOY 25 a retrospect

"If you leave it all on the track and give 110%, you will be successful, but also proud." A quote from Molly Solomon, a 2008 honoree. WWOY 25 a retrospect

"If you have a chance, do it at full speed. Do it, say it, risk it and then come back to share it with us." A quote from Lesley Visser, a 2002 honoree. WWOY 25 a retrospect

"As I was building my career, I contacted every single person I could. If you make the effort, people will remember you." A quote from Leslie Anne Wade, a 2003 honoree. WWOY 25 a retrospect

"Understand why you want to achieve a particular goal and be sure it is worth the effort." A quote from Deborah Yow, a 2003 honoree. WWOY 25 a retrospect

"Don't allow things to escalate. Try to be one step ahead." A quote from Marla Miller, a 2012 honoree. WWOY 25 a retrospect

"The hardest thing to do is to do the right thing, even when no one is looking. Integrity is critically important." A quote from Kim Williams, a 2012 honoree. WWOY 25 a retrospect

WISE Women of the Year are celebrated not only for their leadership and achievements in the industry, but also for the support they show female colleagues and peers. They champion other women, are happy to offer guidance, and are forthcoming about their experiences, which — thankfully for us — has meant no shortage of inspiring words over the past 25 years.

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