Madeleine Albright made history as the first female Secretary of State. However; like many of us, she has struggled with speaking up. Plagued by insecurity, Albright says, she would often refrain from making a point she felt important for fear of it sounding “stupid” — only to have a man say what she wanted to say, to be seen as “brilliant”.
Her advice to all of us on how to overcome this fear: think of how you look when you don’t speak up.
Take the time to watch the short video below, she is an amazing and inspiring woman. I LOVE the story about her granddaughter, how being the Secretary of State isn’t such a big deal because she has only ever known women to hold that position.
I don't usually post two Savage Daughter articles in a single month, but the loss of this inspirational woman has me reflecting a lot today. She has always been outspoken on human rights issues, the value of women in politics, and the importance of international diplomacy with grace and confidence. Throughout the years, she remained a highly respected figure, whose story will continue to inspire women around the world for generations to come.
Madeleine Albright passed away on Wednesday, in Washington at the age of 84.
Take the time to watch the short video below, she is an amazing and inspiring woman. I LOVE the story about her granddaughter, how being the Secretary of State isn't such a big deal because she has only ever known women to hold that position.
