On failing upward:
“I want [to hire] people who have failed. I want people who know how to stage a comeback.” – Heidi Heikenfeld, CFA, Portfolio Manager, OppenheimerFunds
“You make mistakes, you might make wrong decisions. But the courage of conviction is the only integrity that you need to have.” – Priyanka Chopra, Actress
“Once you fail publicly, in a weird way, it frees you to be even better and bolder.” – Julie Wainwright, Founder and CEO, The RealReal
On defying convention:
“I was aware that people would have preconceptions—I was a Spice Girl, married to a footballer—but I didn’t focus on that, and the clothes spoke for themselves.” – Victoria Beckham, Creative Director, Victoria Beckham
“As a black woman, I found that when I did get an audition, it was for a very stereotypical role—and I knew I was more than that. The Internet gave me a place to create characters I felt spoke to me and aligned with my values.” – Franchesca Ramsey, Actress
“I’m starting a movement called #repeat, #stylerepeat. I proudly wear the same dress again, and again, and again.” – Arianna Huffington, Thrive Global CEO
On supporting women:
“If you only focus on your own advancement, you run out of fuel quickly. But if you focus on something bigger than yourself, that power…ultimately helps you endure.” – U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao
“Giving [employees] the chance to recharge makes a huge difference in [their] capacity to be resilient.” – Huffington
“Be a champion for another woman.” – Jeri Ward, SVP and Chief Communications Officer, Audi of America
“Find a professional tribe. Find a group of 3-5 people you can go to when you’ve hit a wall at work…or just need to vent.” – Laura Weidman Powers, Cofounder, Code2040
On claiming your career:
“We have a saying at Deloitte—’less wishbone, more backbone.’ Rather than keeping your head down, doing a good job, and hoping you get noticed, actually have the backbone to ask for what you want—and be strategic in those asks.” – Dr. Terri Cooper, Chief Inclusion Officer, Deloitte Consulting LLP
“At the age of 54, I was unemployed. I figured out…I’m not going to get my dream job, I’ve got to make my dream job. You’re never too old to find your best, bold self.” – Wainwright
“I decided after a while I was never going to win the looks battle. I focused on the brains part. I focused on doing the job better than anyone else could do it.” Indra Nooyi, PepsiCo CEO
On life balance:
“The world has changed. For me, this is the big issue of our time—ending the delusion that to succeed you have to burn out.” – Huffington
