Aggressive Quote by Elizabeth Lesser
“If family and society tell you its unfeminine, not really womanly, to be aggressive, to speak up, to have strong opinions, to take up space, then women won't trust their own voice, because to be heard and to be influential, you've got to have a way to sing out with passion and love and self-trust - to sing out your song for everyone to hear.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Women’s Leadership Conference, 2015
Societal expectations suppress women's voices; reclaiming confidence requires passion and self‑trust.
In simple terms: Women must trust their voice despite stereotypes.
Key Takeaway
Speak boldly and own your space.
Themes
gender
confidence
leadership
Mood
motivational
empowering
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- workplace meetings
- public speaking
- team leadership
- personal development
Key Concepts
empowerment
self‑trust
assertiveness
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “sing out your song” mean to you?
- How can you support other women’s voices?
A Different Perspective
External pressures may still undermine confidence.
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