Toni Garrn Quotes

I need to learn to be more assertive.

I started to fight with the men. I raised my voice, and they started listening to me.

I do think that, as an advocate for myself on set, I'm very direct.

Years and years of therapy taught me to speak up because speaking up is what gets things done and gets your story and your voice heard.

It's become easier to speak up for myself.

At Accenture, we are visibile, and I feel when you are visible - when people are watching you - you need to speak up.

Not being heard is no reason for silence.

Saying 'no' or even 'stop' is the hallmark of the professional you want on your team.

Never let anyone silence your voice.

There is a fine line between assertiveness and being relaxed.

I feel like I have to have a voice.

So it's mix and match. Hold your line when you really feel something you're saying is wonderful and you really want to get this point across and prove it to your partner by just throwing it into the tape and letting it speak for itself.

My advice to women in general: Even if you're doing a nine-to-five job, treat yourself like a boss. Not arrogant, but be sure of what you want - and don't allow people to run anything for you without your knowledge.

I have a talent for dealing with difficult men.

I mean, I didn't - I should have demanded attention of the boss maybe, or something like that that might have backfired. This I would just take as it came.

I bring values, resiliency, a thick skin, and I'm not afraid to be confrontational. I don't remember anyone before bringing that to the table.

I am the least intimidating person. I think I would have done better in my career if I were a little more intimidating. Even the maid who comes to work for me once a week has found out that she can just trample over me... I'm a Cancer! We are not ferocious people.

Women are often meeker in meetings and afraid to ask for raises and promotions. I've told countless female colleagues to stop apologizing when they ask for more. It's not personal, it's business.

In civil business; what first? Boldness; what second and third? boldness.

I'm really good at telling people 'no.'

I'm not terribly confrontational, but I've gotten better at holding my ground.

When I got somethin' to say, I'll say it.

I will continue to be good but if people think I don't have a voice and that I don't take stand for myself, that's what I will do. I will show that I have another side to me.

Knowing who I am as a player and working on my deficiencies, communication is something I try to pride myself on.

Girls need to learn that they're allowed to say no and to speak up.