Do not underestimate me. I believe that as a woman, a progressive, and a Minnesotan, I have a lot to contribute and I am so ready to do that work.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes self-confidence and the readiness to contribute to societal progress, particularly as a woman.
Tina Smith's quote highlights the importance of recognizing one's own potential and the valuable contributions that individuals, especially women, can make to society. By asserting her identity as a woman, progressive, and Minnesotan, she expresses a sense of empowerment and readiness to engage in meaningful work that drives change and promotes inclusivity.
In practice
In a women's leadership conference to inspire participation.
I don't have a horror story to share like the ones we have heard from so many women in the #MeToo movement... But when you really listen to women, you begin to understand the million little ways in which all women are made less and denied the opportunity to contribute to their communities and their country.
We cannot enter into alliance with neighbouring princes until we are acquainted with their designs. We are not fit to lead an army on the march unless we are familiar with the face of the country - its mountains and forests, its pitfalls and precipices, its marshes and swamps. We shall be unable to turn natural advantages to account unless we make use of local guides.
One of the things it's so important for any city government is to have the trust of the public.
Be a role model not a critic. Don't tell your children, your peers, or your subordinates what to do - show them. And when the lesson is over, keep showing them by demonstrating that your actions are part of your character, not part of their curriculum.
If we knew how often the obedience of others is affected by our own, and how often our stepping forth soon brings forth a whole platton of helpers, and how often our speaking forth soon creates a chorus - we would be even more ashamed of our slackess and our silence.
I hate to speak about individuals. Players don't win you trophies, teams win trophies, squads win trophies.
Leadership is not taken, it is given. People give leadership to those that they trust. They allow people that they trust to have influence over their lives.
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