Posted on March 24, 2025

 

"Women must become revolutionary. This cannot be evolution but revolution." — Shirley Chisholm

 

In honor of Women’s History Month, I want to dedicate this week’s message to the fearless women leaders who continue to inspire change, break barriers, and redefine leadership.

Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress and a trailblazer in every sense of the word, reminds us that progress for women cannot be a slow, passive process. It must be a revolution. Her words challenge us to move beyond waiting for change to happen—to be the driving force that makes it happen.

Revolutionary Leadership

As women in leadership, we are not just stepping into roles—we are reshaping them. We are making space where there was none before. We are challenging outdated norms, breaking ceilings, and proving that leadership is not defined by gender but by vision, resilience, and action.

Chisholm’s words remind us that true leadership requires boldness. It requires us to:

• Challenge limitations—not just for ourselves but for those who follow.
• Speak up and stand firm, even when our voices shake.
• Create opportunities for others, ensuring that leadership pathways are more inclusive for future generations.

The Women Who Paved the Way

Women’s History Month is a celebration of the trailblazers who refused to accept the status quo—women like Sojourner Truth, Eleanor Roosevelt, Malala Yousafzai, Kamala Harris, and countless others. These women didn’t settle for slow, incremental change. They ignited movements, changed policies, and redefined what was possible.

Now, it’s our turn.

A Call to Action

To all the women leaders reading this: Be bold. Be revolutionary. Lead in a way that not only elevates yourself but also uplifts those around you. Change doesn’t happen by waiting—it happens by leading.

Let’s continue to make history, not just in March, but every day.

If this message resonated with you, I encourage you to share it with other women leaders in your network. Let’s build a community of inspiration and action.

Here’s to leading boldly, today and always.

I am rooting for your success!