Business Quote by Billie Jean King
“When they take surveys of women in business, of the Fortune 500, the successful women, 80% of them, say they were in sports as a young woman.”
About This Quote
Source Survey: Women in Fortune 500 Business, 2020
Many top female executives credit early sports participation for their confidence and leadership skills.
In simple terms: Sports builds confidence for business success.
Key Takeaway
Encourage girls to play sports.
Themes
leadership
confidence
gender equality
Mood
inspirational
empowering
Type
motivational
career advice
When to use this quote
- career development
- team building
- mentoring
- public speaking
Key Concepts
sports participation
skill transfer
networking
Questions to Reflect On
- What skills from sports translate to business?
- How can non‑athletes gain similar confidence?
A Different Perspective
Not all successful women played sports; other factors matter.
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