I define leadership as service. I believe that the greatest thing you can do as […]
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I define leadership as service. I believe that the greatest thing you can do as […]
The acting profession is brutal. As an actor you are rejected most of the time. […]
I really think that it is important for young people as well as everyone to […]
I’m vegan and have volunteered with animals all my life. I think schools should send […]
Overnight growth is not always a good thing. Without a team and processes, this type […]
Prepare your website. Make sure it’s boosted, backed-up and duplicated. What could be worse than […]
Confidence + Humility = Likability. I believe I received praise from all of the sharks […]
Confidence: Confidence is earned and created by doing hard things. Start somewhere and believe in […]
Business is about relationships- We prefer to work with people we respect and like. Show […]
The customer comes first. TALK TO YOUR CUSTOMERS! I can’t emphasize this enough. If you […]
Have a vision. More than one person took me aback when they asked me where […]
Know your numbers and have a business plan. Make sure your numbers make sense to […]
Diversity is powerful. You have to use what makes you unique — in my case, it’s my […]
Enjoy every project you are fortunate enough to work on. I guess I have always […]
I had the pleasure of interviewing multi-talented Vicki Lawrence. Vicki is an actress, comedian, and […]
Remember that we are all a part of this interconnected-whole, where every action we take […]
…we’ve collectively been able to make thousands of people’s dreams of becoming parents come true. […]
No matter how bad things are right now, they always get better if you keep […]
Becoming a thought leader has invaluable benefits. Beyond establishing credibility in your niche and becoming […]
Leading a large company can be challenging. At the same time, it can be an […]
Music matters and it connects humans the way nothing else can. I wish I knew […]
The major challenge of being in the main leadership role is that everything eventually falls […]
The old adage, “If you build a better mousetrap, the world will beat a path […]
If a person is lucky enough (through hard work, opportunity, and clear thinking) to be […]
Be nice to everyone; Everyone, from the craft service to the director has a hand […]
The entertainment business is a lot like high school. So many people will love you […]
Speak up and don’t be afraid to lead a conversation with people that have accomplished […]
I have been an avid global traveler for decades and have seen acts of kindness […]
It was definitely a process; it wasn’t something that happened overnight. I think a lot […]
It’s important to represent or have someone that looks and sounds like “you” Continue reading […]
I have learned that discipline is the key to writing success. And while discipline sounds […]
Don’t treat your employees different from your customers. Personally, I don’t treat my staff any […]
I have realized that the more I love and accept myself for who I am […]
“5 Things You Should Do to Become a Thought Leader in Your Industry”, With Kevin […]
“5 Things You Should do to Become a Thought Leader in Your Industry”, With Rick […]
Instead of chasing opportunity, a person who is widely considered a thought leader will have […]
How in the world can 197 people die a day of this, and it is […]
Tinnitus is like a lion in the room — it is very hard to ignore it and […]
…I believe that a significant number of us struggle with feeling that we don’t matter […]
Seek opinions you don’t like. They keep you sharp. Avoid people you don’t like. They […]
Before you hit send, ask yourself, “Would I say this to my mother? Would I […]
Trust the creative process. There is no need to rush the creating or the feeling […]
Get Out There. After you do the work, people will want to find you. Of […]
Innovate and evolve. Thought leaders are more than keepers of knowledge; they stay on the […]
Take your work seriously. What you did on film 10 minutes, 10 months, or 50 […]
I hope to see society value generosity and integrity far better than at present. Right […]
Our military should be treated like royalty this country. The people who are willing to […]
There is enormous room for improvement in the broken system that we have now. I […]
Become essential to others. When you know that others rely on you utterly you might […]
There is one particular story that really touched me. A young man who worked at […]
I’m not sure how to make it a movement, but I am a HUGE believer […]
Believe in yourself. When I first got into acting, I had some doubts sometimes about […]
For so many marginalized groups there has been a sense that their stories are “niche” […]
Most importantly — don’t become Hollywood. In other words, stay humble, and always keep in mind if […]
It’s extremely important to have diversity represented in film and television. For me, allowing different […]
I would start a movement of acceptance, explaining that we are not all equals. I […]
My heart is with, and loyal to, all the misfits out there. I have never, […]
An estimated 130 million girls worldwide remain out of school and face incredible barriers to […]
…I think stories can build empathy between communities; I think young people need positive role […]
If I could inspire a movement, it would be called “smile more.“ “Smile More” would […]
Create visibility. This often comes in the form of reporting structure and coming together. I […]
Share success — My team knows that I want to help those around me succeed. The best […]
The world is in a plastic crisis. We are all eating a credit card size […]
When you are a go-to person in your industry, when others look to you and […]
I would love to start a movement that’s about living your passion. It’s one of […]
…there are several skills [I learned in the NFL] that have helped me thrive in […]
I have had the opportunity to speak at various events which have led me to […]
Among the many things that are headed downhill these days, people’s seemingly blatant disregard of […]
…what stands out about online attacks and can raise the amount of pain and frustration […]
As simple as this sounds, the best thing we can do to reduce the stigma […]
…The biggest thing I think would be just to keep moving forward no matter what […]
I believe writing plays and films are one of the most effective ways to share […]
If I could start a movement, it would have to be that everything in life […]
Listen to your body when you need to rest! I’m not the best at it […]
It’s important to have diversity represented in entertainment because the entertainment industry is enjoyed by […]
The best thing about this industry is: YOU CAN NEVER STOP LEARNING. If you stay […]
…we believe that the best way to fight human trafficking is to prevent it. There […]
Prioritize yourself. With this pregnancy, I have started going to bed earlier and saying no […]
I’d like to start a movement about the importance of an active lifestyle. I’m not […]
I think online verbal attacks can feel worse than arguments in “real life.” In real […]
…Speaking engagements have led me to being approached by companies and individuals that normally I […]
If I could start a movement, it would be to educate people on the how’s […]
I feel in this day in time, we are so focused on progress that we […]
…This is completely impractical, but we should all switch countries for a year. Mix everyone […]
I am an advocate for any kind of underdog, and I have a soft spot […]
Nora & Whitney: That’s a lot of responsibility. We’d like to continue to assist this […]
I would love to see more people get the help they need to take care […]
I think the main thing I wish someone would have told me when I first […]
Well, film and TV are supposed to show different aspects of life and humanity — different worlds […]
…You’re very kind. I am in fact a grandma-millennial who produces old-school radio programs and […]
Take your time — do not rush to get your product done. If you’re having writer’s block, […]
I’d create a ‘Back to Basics Day’. Technology has grown into a necessity in modern […]
…we are actually diverse around the globe. I refuse to see the world with borders. […]
If I could start a “revolution” in the world it would be for us all […]
I want to be in a position to share film industry information as properly and […]
My service to this great country didn’t end when I took off my uniform. Our […]
…Because I’ve had the opportunity to speak alongside many a founder or other executives on […]
Get a great editor! My editor Maria Gagliano was instrumental to the process. She’s a […]
Don’t compare yourself to other musicians. This one should be self-explanatory. I did this for […]
The more confident and assertive women present themselves, the easier it will be to ask […]
It’s important that the youth hears and sees different perspectives on screen to grow and […]
My movement would be to create a platform for women to share what holds them […]
Practice your pitch until you can do it in your sleep. Memorize a few lines, […]
Sharing a similar career path with your partner can be a huge asset. I met […]
When you work with other people in our industry, whether on a speakers’ bureau or […]
You don’t need any validation from industry people, rather, remain focused on building relationships with […]
…My movement would be to delete social media, stop judging people’s talents by numbers and […]
To thrive in this industry you have to treat it just like any other job. […]
Always strive for transparency with your team. Even when things seem fast-paced, articulating your message […]
Your hardest obstacles will be your biggest blessings. If I knew what I know now. […]
The relevance of thought leadership to business growth is undebatable. When one establishes themselves as […]
The US healthcare system is a tale of two cities. One city is magnificent. Even […]
I would want to influence the continued push to keep and expand the arts, musical […]
I would start a movement of kindness and forgiveness. I’d inspire people to choose love […]
Becoming a thought leader helps the CEO and his/her company expand its center of influence. […]
I get an early memory from my dad which I say to myself every day — “You […]
Flash your personality. It’s an asset, not a liability. People are selfish listeners and don’t […]
I think the most amount of good that we can seek right now is true […]
In my opinion, the morning (2 hours after you wake up) is the best time […]
I think that if we can be more mindful of others in our career, which […]
…It needs to happen for many reasons. I’ve seen some change, but not enough. For […]
Transparency in food and agriculture is something that has increased in importance for me over […]
So many people spend their youths, for a lack of a better phrase, hating themselves. […]
I just wish for people to understand that being honest and vulnerable actually increases connection. […]
The ideas are not new however, I would like to help with urban farming, and […]
From a business standpoint, thought leadership is a huge competitive differentiation. No one can replicate […]
There have been so many courageous people who have inspired me and who have trusted […]
I want to see more engagement across generations. Now that I have crossed the bridge […]
If I were to inspire a movement, it would be for wildlife conservation. While filming […]
Thought leadership is the most important ingredient for business growth and taking advantage of lucrative […]
CSD is a constellation of companies that provide products, programs, and services that are designed […]
From a business standpoint, thought leadership has helped me stand out in a crowded market, […]
Everything happens for a reason and everything happens for the best — Although I’ve had my family […]
Vulnerability is a strength, one that inspires others to crack open and be human. This […]
Write opinion pieces. Take every opportunity to contribute articles in your industry magazines, in blogs […]
…Learning how to listen without an agenda. Our society today is polarized because we don’t […]
To stand out from others, you must have some unique element in what you’re offering. […]
Know your worth. This is a biggy. I think people talk about this a lot […]
Given a bad diet can lead to health issues, the first thing I would suggest […]
Dylan Snell came to us at the age of 19 as a high school dropout […]
I don’t think you can truly be a thought leader if you’re constantly hustling, looking […]
…take pride in your work , take enough pride and believe in yourself enough to understand […]
…The TEDx talks I gave last year were a big deal for me, as is […]
I advise young people to put their recovery first, which will intuitively lead them to […]
…stop saying “when I make it”. That’s not reality. You are “making it” everyday that […]
…For people who are doing this for money and fame then burnout is going to […]
Our purpose as a global brand is to enable creative expression through our cultural pillars […]
Entertainment always comes first. If you’re not entertaining, the rest will fall apart. The stories […]
Being a thought leader positions you in a unique way that allows you to deliver […]
Elevating your students, clients, or customers can have a knock-on effect. I place a lot […]
[We need a movement for] racial equity across every sphere of life — housing, healthcare, wealth distribution, […]
An Interview With Filmmaker Jenny Paul Continue reading on Authority Magazine »
Chemistry is everything. If people don’t gel you can’t force it. We’ve all played in […]
Physical limitations do not define or limit our capabilities for achieving success. We are the […]
I would inspire a massive global monthly meditation movement. Every sports stadium, temple, and all […]
The Medical Clown Project quickly became part of the flow of each hospital — medical teams and […]
…Nick Stump is a recent college graduate who in many ways was just getting his […]
Nearly four years ago, GameStop made a commitment to use the power of gaming for […]
As part of our series about the rising stars of popular culture, I had the […]
Wall Street and Finance used to be an “all white boys club”. Great progress has […]
Don’t be afraid to disconnect. The idea that someone would step away from their computer, […]
Your success is defined by your perception and everyone has a different definition of success. […]
Remember that every person has a story. Make the effort to look for that story […]
If we could all be kind to each other, kind to animals, kind to people […]
I think our greatest asset as actors is the power of empathy. We have to […]
Know why you started acting in the first place. Usually actors are able to pinpoint […]
I feel it is always important to find joy in your work and be grateful […]
EAT Club has served more than 17 million meals to date, which requires an immense […]
Never be afraid to try new things. I realize that this can be scary at […]
Diversity isn’t only important for representation, it serves as an integrator for multiple worlds and […]
Over the past 4 years of filming Pioneers in Skirts across the U.S., I was […]
Use your credit as leverage to build wealth — Wealthy people don’t use their own money when […]
Americans are diverse, and its workplaces should be too. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, […]
To have growth in any company, I don’t care what you do … comes from many […]
I think thought leadership helps establish credibility and, to some extent, admiration. It might sound […]
Never stop learning…It’s easy to be complacent. But there is always something new, something challenging, […]
…For one, we need to break down the silos and the empires. The problem with […]
I would love to start a movement empowering people to never give up on themselves. […]
Becoming a thought leader has may benefits, but is also a large responsibility. Optimally, people […]
Have a solid plan: Having a strategic plan before launching a business is important. Without […]
I am convinced that travel broadens the mind and makes us all more connected. Anything […]
…one of the things that actually bothers me the most about our environment is this […]
At some point in our lives, most of us will have to manage or direct […]
As a doctor, it is my mission to and my highest duty to make a […]
Take time out to relax, it’s really easy to just keep moving when being busy […]
Culture is key. Culture should not happen “accidentally” — just as with your vision, you need to […]
Comparison is the Death of Happiness. I’ve always been guilty of unhealthy comparison. Back in […]
Thought leadership needs to be manifested in a vision, mission, strategy and goals that people […]
It’s not easy. You’ll never stay ahead of the curve if you don’t network. Relationships […]
Develop a strategy for how you will share your ideas, network with others in your […]
I still find there is a huge disparity in the workplace between men and women. […]
Be value driven. A lot of entrepreneurs are thinking about how they can benefit themselves. […]
Stay true to yourself and your art. If you’re a songwriter then write what’s in […]
Becoming a thought leader helps to hire the best people. It’s no secret that people […]
Write several screenplays and work on several genres. Once again don’t put all the eggs […]
I want to impact people locally, nationally and globally eventually. One way is to help […]
I would love it if we could recognize the kids in school who start out […]
You CAN teach an old dog new tricks… change can always happen. It is about […]
…one thing I have in mind is opening up safe centers for kids and teens […]
I strongly believe that self-confidence and self-love is very important and I believe it should […]
That just because it’s always been done one way doesn’t mean it can’t be done […]
Be early. I believe showing up 5 minutes early is the easiest way to show […]
There are literally hundreds of people who have some crazy story of how we prevented […]
One story that has really stuck with me is a couple — Antonio and Suzette — who we celebrated […]
Share a single, clear message: Many people think Malala Yousafzai, the youngest Nobel Prize winner […]
I work for Google and there are two ways for companies with a digital presence […]
I would want people to learn to do the tough things first. Imagine how much […]
I would ask people to take a six-month kindness challenge both with themselves and everyone […]
Find an accountability partner! It’s so powerful to have a friend by your side cheering […]
Self-Reliance. I don’t think people are born inherently bad. Surroundings and experiences change or reshape […]
We’re living through an age in which many young people feel they’re owed something or […]
Don’t gild the lily. Realize when the universe has given you something special. I wrote […]
I try to strike a balance between understanding that what I say can inspire and […]
If you don’t believe in yourself, no one will. It sounds fluffy but it’s actually […]
Focus on the next generation workforce in ways that may be different to past thinking. […]
…The most important element is attention — when I am with my kids, I set aside my […]
As a part of my series about pop culture’s rising stars, I had the distinct […]
One of the myths is that you now call all the shots. Not true. Being […]
The movement I would inspire is a care movement. I would ask that everyone who […]
Learn to laugh at the bad. It took a while, but I can sit and […]
Your entire organization is capable of amazing ideas. Don’t look just towards the leaders of […]
It’s about honesty and transparency. We all love to be “influenced” and have beautiful pictures […]
The best tip I can give anyone is to actually NETWORK! This doesn’t mean sitting […]
Value the little things as much as the champagne moments. Too often we are seduced […]
Quality over quantity. One good idea is always better than a hundred not so good […]
I would want to be a warrior for the arts. Whatever my pedestal might be, […]
I think my first thing would be, spreading the idea that people are doing the […]
If I could, I would advise people to be more confident and less self conscious […]
Education is very important and I think we can always improve school systems. Teachers are […]
Always have something “new” to excite you. A new joke, a new project. Something to […]
Confidence in yourself is probably the most important thing you can have. Cultivate it and […]
Don’t be so full of yourself. Continue reading on Authority Magazine »
My father once told me that if every single person would focus on bettering themselves, […]
I am actually hoping some of my colleagues do burn out. It’s a crowded field. […]
…I am really passionate about foster care reform. I would love it if more people […]
I have spent the last 20 years passionately pursuing philanthropy. It is in my DNA. […]
…That’s the first time I’ve been asked that. It’s something I need to think more […]
Three things that people can do to help include 1) support charities that you care […]
Three things that people can do to help include 1) support charities that you care […]
… Music is a true healer in many ways, and I hope that my music […]
I would be delighted to start a movement talking about what we have in common […]
I would inspire those who are apathetic or inactive when it comes to diversity and […]
…I don’t know the answer, but it would be great if we all could come […]
Be flexible. Once you have a handle on people not numbers, you realize that a […]
To encourage diversity, make your voice active and loud. Create platforms that tell the stories […]
What’s so frustrating about our largest societal challenges — poverty, inequality, food scarcity, even climate change — is that […]
Know yourself. Know your weaknesses, know your strengths. Know your team, their strengths and their […]
My movement would center on teaching people the skills to treat each other with dignity […]
Having a specific career path is overrated. I had no idea when I started out […]
One time at an event, a young woman approached me, who could have been no […]
As part of my series about “companies and organizations making an important social impact, I […]
Educate yourself — The landscape of our society consistently evolves and changes. As a thought leader you […]
Rather than thinking about technology as a tool, we should think of it as a […]
The environmental movement used to have a saying; “Think globally, act locally.” It is easy […]
I think the biggest problem that students face today is isolation. Even though many of […]
..my team and I are building ‘Be Social Change’ to grow a movement where every […]
…As a recovering drug addict having just celebrated 11 years sober I wrote a best-selling […]
Know that it’s a long game. A marathon — not a sprint. They say it takes 10 […]
One of the most inspiring aspects of the film is Hunter’s Do Good Things […]
There are so many individuals from all backgrounds who are being impacted by engaging with […]
I believe that the only way to success in anything is working and sticking together. […]
My passion for reforming our criminal justice system has truly been the cornerstone of my […]
Success is not success without health — physical and mental. Don’t let your work rob you of […]
I would love to create a movement that focuses on the importance of the arts […]
Practice a form of active listening, Before snapping back with the first thing that enters […]
I would immediately implement mandatory morning affirmations. Words have power, of course, but there’s much […]
…Well yoga really helps! But in all seriousness, I think it’s important to have gratitude […]
Diversity keeps TV and Film fun to watch! The majority of the top TV shows […]
I believe it’s hard to make peace in this world. I have brought a whole […]
Listen to your body! You are not invincible, you are only human. And if your […]
Be authentic always. Never do anything for the money. Money is great and if you […]
Time is everything. This business is very time sensitive. At any given moment my agent […]
I would like to see less single parent families here in the US. I understand […]
My most important positive strategy is connection. In my life, I have found that the […]
…Probably a movement that encourages disconnecting from technology for 24 hours at least once a […]
I’d like to see a cinematic movement focusing on micro stories. Tales deeply personal to […]
I think that idea for us is truly Middle School Moguls. It’s introducing the empowering […]
Be true to yourself. Educate yourself. Take nothing for granted. Recognize the importance of living […]
I wish someone would have told me — just because it may seem easy at first doesn’t […]
My favorite word of all time is “Namaste”. It is a word and gesture that […]
…I really struggle with this one but ‘try’ to separate ‘what you do’ from ‘who […]
Never put yourself down. When you make a mistake, allow yourself to enjoy discovering that […]
My sister, recently passed and she was passionate about the inhumane treatment of refugees, we […]
I’m a big supporter of the insight or transcendental meditation movement that has been picking […]
I believe it’s extremely important to have diversity represented in film and television. With many […]
I had the pleasure of interviewing Daniel Elimelech. Daniel is the Founder of IM Intelligent […]
I am passionate about fighting for equal opportunities for performers with disabilities Continue reading on […]
Kelli + Jaymie: Don’t be afraid to take chances to find who you truly are. […]
Surround yourself with people who are better than you at what you do. Learn from […]
Don’t be afraid to tell a client “I don’t know but will find out for […]
Go for it, whatever ‘it’ is. That includes not saying ‘no’ to new experiences if […]
… we simply live in a diverse world and film/tv projects are created to put […]
I would love to start a movement where women can support each other within the […]
I think that first and foremost we can’t bridge division without active engagement! We are […]
We were in Belgrade in March of 1999 when NATO started bombing the city. We […]
…when we make films with true diversity, especially when it depicts unity, it is something […]
Together with the INAD Cure Foundation, we are working to eradicate INAD. Yes, we are […]
The movement I would start would be a SMILE movement. It’s a simple thing that […]
I would start a movement that promotes self-love, because if you can love yourself, then […]
Relationships in the business are very important. It’s important to develop solid relationships with people […]
…I would inspire people to have a radical revolution of human empathy. In this technological […]
…Women cheering on women! I want to be an avid FIGHTER for this throughout my […]
This is advice that I got when I was first starting that was helpful because […]
…In this day and age of instant gratification you quickly realise a career in acting […]
I want to solve the breach crisis. I want to stop the thieves and bad […]
I’m not a fan of fast fashion, which is the practice of producing cheap, trendy […]
Our mission is to help 2 million non-vegans, eat 2 more plant-based meals per week. […]
Can I aim to inspire world peace, and if not that, at least amicable cohabitation? […]
Ask for feedback. Everyone is focusing on their own job so that sometimes feedback isn’t […]
You can’t please everybody, so don’t worry about it. Most of the time when you […]
This is not a theoretical question for me; it’s my daily work! I’m on a […]
Brené Brown taught me my fifth lesson: to be brave enough to ask for feedback, […]
Thank people and express your appreciation. Every day, I call at least one or two […]
Pass on the positivity with a simple act of kindness. May not sound like a […]
We all have a responsibility to this planet. The biggest threat to humanity today is […]
I’m amazed by how many people are touched by Alzheimer’s and how many young caregivers […]
Be Kind. I feel so strongly that in today’s political and global economic environment, we […]
We can get rid of the more than 40,000 legal restrictions that follow people with […]
Take classes that challenge you. When I first moved to LA, I had just graduated […]
Homelessness as an issue resonates really strongly with me. I remember watching a televised talent […]
I meditate daily, it reduces stress and helps me focus the rest of the day. […]
“Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway”. 20 years ago I started Pajama Program and […]
I would tell people to be yourself, because people today are so influenced by social […]
With our focus on innovation and collaboration, we wanted our impact to be nothing less […]
The movement I would start would be EMPATHY. Putting ourselves in someone else’s shoes before […]
With water being one of the world’s most treasured and important resources, we have a […]
…Simple. Educate people to find business funds regardless of their scenario. There is a funding […]
As part of my series featuring Women in Wellness, I had the pleasure of interviewing […]
One trial of life I wasn’t prepared, or wanted to be tested with, was the […]
…Another very important bit of advice is to blaze your own trail. A lot of […]
Write down what you do. It’s not just for your employer, it’s for you. It […]
The movement I’m creating right now. I lead by example, not by preaching. It’s just […]
Learn from people with different knowledge and life experiences. As a leader, you need to […]
There is no “it” factor. Anyone can be successful. Over the years I’ve had the […]
Be open to change, be open to new ideas, understand that there is much to […]
Mindfulness — hands down. Being mindful is more than just meditation — although I am a strong advocate for […]
Had CAMFED never existed, there would be many more child brides in the communities we […]
…To return the value of commitment to the dating scene. With the expansion of dating […]
I’m a big believer in vibrational giving, which is the act of giving with positive […]
Elevating the celebrity of scientists to that of professional athletes, reality TV stars, and actors […]
Get outside more. We have a philosophy at MeatEater, that a deeper understanding of the […]
Positive Mindset: It is absolutely critical that no matter the state or situation, that your […]
I have committed to doing something FOR every person I hire. During the recruitment/interview process […]
Although I love to work, it is so important to recharge, and close yourself off […]
Self-worth is perhaps one of the most important in my list of five. Why? Well […]
In many ways, you need LESS to succeed than you think! #1 is perseverance. Most […]
If I could start a movement that would bring the most amount of good to […]
…Aw man, I love this question so much, I get asked this one a lot. […]
It feels like everyone in the country is so disconnected and divided today. I would […]
Strive to be the best you that you can be in every aspect of life. […]
Lively debate breeds the best ideas. The biggest concern for any organization should be when […]
…interact with your listeners as much as possible. Create social media accounts. Tag it up. […]
As part of our series about strong female leaders, I had the pleasure of interviewing […]
Show up. Many people compromise their goals for what I’ve coined, “emotional negotiation”. EN is […]
If we could start a movement, it would be to teach people that you can […]
Be Human. At the beginning stages, I had it all wrong! I wanted our brand […]
Lati: If you can’t tolerate hearing the word NO, you should just quit now. It’s […]
…with the state of the world these days, so much could be done: from alleviating […]
…embrace the you in you. Super cheese balls, I know, but…seriously NO ONE NOTICES THOSE […]
I would elevate the standing of educators, especially those in K-12, to bring them on […]
We got to check the corporations, and take the money out of politics. If we […]
Be Grateful for everything you have accomplished. Forgive yourself and others. The Art of being […]
We are a Deaf team trying to solve sound/audio related problems, pardon the irony. We […]
If I could aspire to inspire any movement it would be to provide free pads […]
Take time off, even if you don’t feel like it. This is a journey, we […]
I would like if all health care professionals in the diabetes world saw themselves more […]
Bruised apples make better pies. One of the cooks at my new resort had been […]
DNA is not your destiny. We constantly turn genes on and off with every thought, […]
Time is not of the essence as long as you’re moving forward. I remember people […]
The further I advance in my career, the move I value finding a mentor. My […]
If I could inspire a movement, it would definitely be providing more opportunities for youth […]
We need to all wake up more, we need to stop floating through life completely […]
…Finding moments, however small, for human connection — in person, on the phone, in an email. I […]
…Be in the now. Great things happen when you least expect it. Opportunities come by. […]
As a part of my series about pop culture’s rising stars, I had the distinct […]
Take a cold shower. Grit builds over time as you overcome obstacles and gain confidence. […]
I think that a lot of people don’t follow their dreams or passions. It doesn’t […]
Routinely schedule activities that break up the monotony that can sometimes set in at a […]
Keep and honor all of your promises. Never make a promise you can’t keep. People […]
I think that the war between spirituality and profit has yielded a rather distorted view […]
I would love to shift the paradigm from surviving artists to thriving artists and create […]
You can be an introvert and a phenomenal leader. I used to think it was […]
I believe art should reflect and expand upon life. Diversity in art is important because […]
I believe people recognize the barriers that stand in the way of someone earning a […]
As a part of my series featuring accomplished women in STEM, I had the pleasure […]
…It is amazing how exercise can break down the typical social barriers and create an […]
There are many different aspects to homelessness and reasons behind why one becomes homeless. The […]
Nobody is going to give more of their all than you. It takes you showing […]
Failing is part of the deal — people tell you over and over that failing is part […]
Everyone in the community needs to take action if they think a child is at […]
You don’t need a lot of money to achieve success. Most people think that if […]
…Awww thank you. That’s sweet of you to say and it’s such a fantastic question. […]
You have to fill yourself up before you can inspire others. The true power of […]
Each of your employees are different. It is crucial to understand what motivates your employees […]
Never “assume” what members of your team aspire to be in their careers. One senior […]
Do the hardest things first. There’s a book called “Eat That Frog” and the principle […]
…I’d call it “Change your Mind” and build it on the premise that no matter […]
Show up authentically and unapologetically. These early innings of my career have in large part […]
Never be afraid or ashamed to take time for yourself. I know we all try […]
Do what fuels you but do not underestimate the level of ENDURANCE required to see […]
“Say thank you to everyone who takes the time to speak with you.” It’s the […]
I’ve always been interested in making sure that kids have as much opportunity in the […]
I’m going to use my imagination here, and see myself not as a solitary creative, […]
If I were a person of enormous influence, and I could inspire a movement that […]
It’s easy to keep telling yourself that “When [blank] happens, then I’ll have more time […]
I think we are lacking love and respect for people and other musicians in our […]
My biggest inspiration in business was my Grandpa. He inspired me to build a family, […]
I’d start a movement to teach children empathy. At the root of injustices — including those that […]
I can struggle with negative thinking and impatience. If as society, we had movement on […]
You don’t have to be a hot mess to be talented. There are a lot […]
Here in Scotland there are places of high poverty deprivation, as I am sure there […]
…you are never as great as they may tell you on your best day, and […]
Don’t try to look like or be like someone else. You will never be as […]
Show up every day being your true self with no fear of being different from […]
… we would want to influence people to live with less worry, more freedom to […]
Interview great guests. Don’t be intimidated to interview high-profile guests or concerned about discussing controversial […]
Always be thorough. Taking shortcuts never results in positive long-term results. Whether it be in […]
There is a clear gap in the aspirations women hold and opportunities available. To produce […]
My greatest wish is that those who read my memoir leave with the belief that […]
What’s your batting average? Accomplishing 7 out of 7 is much better for your brand […]
…It is also important for team members to be accountable to each other and to […]
The movement would be to have people’s proposals for projects and financing judged on the […]
We really need to reevaluate how we think about work — is it just something we HAVE […]
…I used to go to this café on Hollywood Blvd. called Café Audrey. It was […]
I would love to start a movement that helps people see life through the lens […]
I want everyone to know the impact a cancer diagnosis has on the entire family, […]
I believe that every one of us on this planet has an obligation to have […]
I try and pay it forward every single day by helping other women who are […]
Limitations can breed creativity. I am no longer scared of budget or time constraints. Sometimes […]
After a recent meeting with a Casting Director, I have discovered that Disney is looking […]
I believe this country needs an Angry White Women (AWW) movement. AWW would be AWW-Inspiring […]
Division is our greatest enemy and the easiest way for us to be controlled. It’s […]
Every Wednesday we do a 24 hour fast, we leave our phones at home and […]
My mission has always been to help girls reach their potential and tap into their […]
If I could start a movement that would bring the most amount of good to […]
I think a lot of the solutions remain in middle school & high school. If […]
I think as a society we can start to peel back the layers and be […]
I always say, it doesn’t cost anything to be kind! If more people in this […]
There are literally thousands upon thousands of DJ’s who share the same dream as me. […]
When you run your own business, you become sucked into the daily routine that you […]
I have seen so many artists who go on long breaks while they continue to […]
Understand That Not Everyone Is Going To Like You Or Your Product — And That’s Okay. Sure, […]
Differences are conversations waiting to happen. Talk to the “other side,” because it’s harder to […]
Politicians’ jobs are to help pass laws to improve society and the community. If they […]
Stay the course, but keep listening for the need to make a detour. If your […]
…End hunger. Seriously. If all A list actors/producers/directors pooled together a fraction of their wealth, […]
Be a sponge and absorb any and everything you can from others in the industry. […]
A lot of my personal activism is about body positivity, or more radically, fat acceptance. […]
To thrive means to be successful in all areas of life. To live freely, to […]
Maintain healthy relationships with your friends, family, self and colleagues. Without my friends and family, […]
…to me Mentorship is the key to “Integrity and Accountability.” I would start a movement […]
I learned not to step in with solutions too quickly. No-one learns anything new if […]
Ask people to look in the mirror on a daily basis and reflect: “Am I […]
…Do not support shady wildlife tourism. When traveling (especially abroad), thoroughly research any activities you […]
…It would definitely have to be what I’m already doing, which is teaching everyone that […]
It may sound strange, but in this ever advancing world I think the movement that […]
We need to elect more women. And I say this as a man running against […]
I can list 100 reasons why we should have diversity and the first one is […]
I think that your childhood is a very small portion of your life but it […]
Be confident, but if you’re unsure about something, ask. It’s better to ask a question […]
You have two ears and one mouth — Use them in the same proportion. Or as Burr […]
…diversity broadens our reach and expands our capabilities. It is evident that America has thrived […]
Make your health and those you care about a priority like work: The to-do list […]
I think equine therapy is one of the most powerful healing modalities. I’d like to […]
Know when to fight, and when to let it go. If you lead a company […]
…I advocate bringing vocational skills (electrical, carpentry, sewing, typing) back into public high schools. These […]
…Talking about raising children alone we shared our trials and tribulations of single parenthood. Delving […]
…Oh wow. A movement. Let’s do it! Honesty, respect. Transparency. With all the stories coming […]
…It affects our culture by telling stories brought for by all cultures. It educates to […]
I would like for us to change how we measure success which today is characterized […]
Don’t change who you are, change the narrative — When I first started in radio, there was […]
Character and Effort Trumps Skill: We are focused on hiring the right people based on […]
…I think you need to brace yourself for a lot of highs and lows. Being […]
I wish someone could have explained to me at a young age that most actors […]
Hold on to people who helped you. Don’t forget people who were there for you, […]
…if I could start a movement it will be like the ‘Me Too Campaign’. But […]
Be willing to make decisions as bets. You don’t have to be 100% sure about […]
I believe wholeheartedly that it is the responsibility of every human to care for the […]
Build and nurture community. This is essential. An acting and writing career takes many years […]
…The good and the bad. It’s easy to be transparent about good news, but it’s […]
…if I could empower more women to have a voice, I believe that monumental problems […]
…If you aren’t messing up at least a little bit every six months or so, […]
We focus a lot on activating cities and activation amongst the communities in which we […]
I believe that all micro actions influence macro effects. Influence begins with one’s own curiosity […]
Always do the right thing. If we go into anything, whether acting, music, business, etc. […]
Be the change: I was very frustrated with how few women I saw successfully leading […]
The whole mission of Bare Feet is to inspire people to travel — and not just get […]
My own movement would be towards making public speaking courses a larger part of the […]
…When I got married, my father wrote me a letter. Basically it was really about […]
Make people feel good about themselves. It’s not that difficult. For those of us who […]
…It would be a movement to tackle homelessness and its root causes. There are so […]
…Nothing great comes from doing what’s ‘safe’. We put our life savings into this crazy […]
Master the art of being assertive. Find a balance between being seen as a bully […]
Quantify your difference. For all professionals, but especially women in corporate America, it’s important to […]
This is less of a story and more of a general observation — but since shifting to […]
STAY HUMBLE — No matter what you book, no matter who you are working with, always know […]
So many people call me to tell me how they have gone from being in […]
Be inspiring. People want to be inspired and they will move mountains because they are […]
There is the concept of “perception checking” in Interpersonal Communication. When teaching a course on […]
Empowerment is different from management. This stems from my parents. They gave me a lot […]
Make the book be about your business, not the other way around. A book is […]
Writers run Hollywood. We can write what we want, and it’s up to us to […]
FOCUS ON VALUE: I have had the pleasure of working closely with amazing entrepreneurs who […]
I’d really love to further the movement of recognizing stunt professionals at the Oscars. Stuntmen […]
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In my mind I’m already starting a movement. In my manifesto I say “Music is […]
Be there for the mix and the master (I got lazy and let the producer […]
…while I was running Techweek that I came up with the idea to launch Codeverse. […]
Spend time in nature — when you do this, you get closer to yourself and you get […]
Alina: Set aside time to nourish your body, mind, and soul. You are what you […]
People want to work harder for people they enjoy working for. They respect when their […]
…Weekly one-on-one breakfasts with those that we consider “other” in order to break through mutual […]
Take risks and never look back. — Life’s too short to reflect on “would’ve could’ves”… Make a […]
… In THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING we trace the history of discriminatory practices in Entertainment and […]
One of the many success stories of individuals impacted by Puppies Behind Bars is that […]
I would remind people that your are habits are not just yours. Every person and […]
I started my career as an actor and I was hand picked by the director […]
Behind each natural disaster or crisis are some incredible humanitarian organizations that have jumped in […]
If you are somebody that is trying to follow their dreams, it’s inevitable that you […]
The movement I would create would be to transform industrial era structures in organizations to […]
Never get too big for your britches! I try to stay grounded with my family […]
Always stay true to who you are. Hold onto your beliefs and values. As you […]
I would definitely create public centres to help people with social anxiety and depression. I […]
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On a personal note, I am a spinal fusion survivor, and live with a migraine […]
I think if we could find a way to become more connected, that would be […]
I would tell them “Don’t worry about what everyone else is doing, you’re on your […]
Every company should be able to dedicate at least one hour a week for their […]
…Hoarding wealth is something I’ve never understood. I don’t know that I’d call it a […]
Get outside of your comfort zone, however that presents itself to you. That might actually […]
I think there’s such a stigma when it comes to mental health, and I think […]
In my late 20’s, I spent four years working in homes for abused and neglected […]
I would love to start a movement of honest individuality, breaking “beauty” out of its […]
First and foremost, listen to each other. We all need to get out of their […]
A want to inspire of movement of ‘Real Bosses Have Allies’. This movement would change […]
Happy employee. Happy culture. Happy customer. Happy bottom line. If the cliche of complaining around […]
Be grateful for what you have, and you will end up having more. Have a […]
I think that the first and biggest challenge is defining what the American dream means […]
I have been a big supporter to stop homelessness. But underneath it all, it really […]
Constructive feedback is the key to building a team and camaraderie. Be aware of what […]
I believe the only way to create change is to create an open dialogue and […]
As a part of my series about strong female leaders, I had the pleasure of […]
There isn’t one woman I know who works in entertainment who hasn’t at one time […]
…First, acknowledge that you are a powerful, beautiful being of light with incredible talents and […]
…The movement would be offering art education for every young person. Art opens up new […]
The bigger the team, the tougher it is to create personal connections with each and […]
In the 1970s, the American women’s movement had gained widespread traction with the idea that […]
The people who succeed in music seem to be the ones who just keep going. […]
We need a movement that resources and incentivizes collaboration. We need that movement in the […]
Don’t let mistakes bring anyone down. Sometimes things happen that aren’t exactly ideal; however, we […]
…An Inner beauty movement. Many models are not happy with themselves and try to fit […]
I’m just a kid who gets to entertain people. I’m really not sure how much […]
…we are making a significant social impact by changing the way society views the capabilities […]
I have a poster that I was given from a health store that I helped […]
Bringing educators and students together with a common purpose to reach common goals. It’s what […]
The tip I’d definitely give to other matchmakers is to believe. I’m a super positive […]
Diversity is good. Diversity is what makes life interesting. Without diversity all is boring and […]
The world is diverse and films have to be diverse as well in order for […]
When employees are unhappy, you inherently spend more time as management focusing inwardly vs. outwardly. […]
We help students master skills that will make them employable for a lifetime. It is […]
I started a charity with Amy Schumer called STYLEFUND. It is an initiative aimed at […]
Make room in your life for more thoughtful reflection and action. It’s easy to get […]
My hope is that people could share their stories and inspire and help others. We […]
Don’t Confuse Popularity with Value: I can’t tell you how many opportunities I’ve turned down […]
Constantly reinvent yourself. It’s never too late to learn a new skill or start on […]
…Cultural appreciation of differences. My daughter was diagnosed with autism and ADHD. She’s considered twice […]
“True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It’s the passion that she […]
Don’t run yourself into the ground… it doesn’t make you better at your job — Anyone in […]
Never be comfortable: There’s never been a more exciting and challenging time to be working […]
My dad always told me this, but it didn’t sink until much later: “You can’t […]
As storytellers it’s critical that we stay relevant and vigilant to reflect our changing culture. […]
This is no longer a US centric world. If we don’t want to end up […]
Build courage: Courage is in low supply and hard to learn. Not everyone is made […]
Leadership is listening, inviting reflection and questioning, and allowing for flow. I recently led a […]
Know the people you look up to. Do not just idolize someone from TV because […]
In the world of shipping pallets, the status quo is wood, which is outdated and […]
…Appreciate the small victories. Not every opportunity is a big opportunity but can lead to […]
Emotional Intelligence is Just as Important as any Other Skill: as an entrepreneur, you are […]
Work hard, have a clear goal, don’t be too patient and insist, insist and insist! […]
A big part of sales and acting is relationships. People need to know you’re someone […]
The number one thing individuals can do to help mitigate climate change is to call […]
As a part of my series about about how leaders can create a “fantastic work […]
Create an environment of learning. To encourage innovation, managers should support the professional development of […]
Spirituality plays a big role in my life and I think being on the right […]
I think the idea of taking responsibility when no one is looking. The idea that […]
Wow, there’s so many things I’d love for all of us to do! Hmm…if it […]
The word “thrive”. I hope that people have their own personal definition of what it […]
Be yourself: There’s no greater feeling than living and expressing your truth. Ever since I’ve […]
If I was to start a movement, I think it would have something to do […]
We need to improve work-life balance. It does not need to compromise productivity, but it […]
Chef’s have the amazing power to influence everyone they feed on a daily basis. My […]
…It would be the “Courage to Me & Truly free” movement!! This movement would focus […]
I am a very big advocate of natural beauty and would love to put the […]
I want people to stop thinking about working out as a punishment, and start treating […]
…by saturating people’s minds and hearts, showing as much as we can of these beautiful […]
Have a #SisterHive — I find that a small tribe of women whether it’s at work or […]
…honestly I think we have the power to make an impact on our laws. It […]
When people ask you how you’re doing, they aren’t asking for your current credits. Remember […]
I think in the immediate there are two areas I wish everyone would rally behind: […]
That’s a great question, I would start the movement against the discrimination by age, especially […]
One way for managers to build a thriving work culture is to inject more fun […]
When a company goes above and beyond for their clients, it’s remembered, and it’s talked […]
Encourage laughter. I love laughter! I am all about promoting joy in the workplace. It […]
For me, doing the job that I do — stress and mental health in the workplace is […]
Don’t compare yourself to anyone. There is no one like you out there. Everyone has […]
Now more than ever, we’re in desperate need of inspiring, uplifting stories to give hope […]
I am proud to be on the executive board of the Tom Lantos Human Rights […]
If we all cared more about those who are less fortunate and actively worked towards […]
…there is one belief I live by that is definitely relevant to today’s society. In […]
Don’t be sleazy. LinkedIn is a professional networking platform, so treat people as you would […]
Every person on your team has a story and if you don’t treat them like […]
My vision is to change the way we think about branding. It is not your […]
…I know it goes against conventional wisdom, but I find it useful to combine business […]
Use your power to foster inclusion and call out culture killers. Connect people from different […]
It must start with our schools. My kids were lucky enough to participate in a […]