Bonnie Marcus > Quotes

“Self-promotion is a leadership and political skill that is critical to master in order to navigate the realities of the workplace and position you for success.”
― Bonnie Marcus, The Politics of Promotion: How High-Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead

“Observe the behavior of your environment carefully for clues as to what is acceptable and rewarded.”
― Bonnie Marcus, The Politics of Promotion: How High-Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead

“Controlling your mindset is one of the most powerful badass things you can do.”
― Bonnie Marcus, Not Done Yet!: How Women Over 50 Regain Their Confidence and Claim Workplace Power

“Don’t be stingy with your praise and support of other women. What goes around comes around. It’s great karma.”
― Bonnie Marcus, Not Done Yet!: How Women Over 50 Regain Their Confidence and Claim Workplace Power

“Ambition doesn’t end on a particular birthday. Own it and live it.”
― Bonnie Marcus, Not Done Yet!: How Women Over 50 Regain Their Confidence and Claim Workplace Power

“I don’t care how old you are—fifty, sixty, or seventy. Your value doesn’t diminish with each birthday.”
― Bonnie Marcus, Not Done Yet!: How Women Over 50 Regain Their Confidence and Claim Workplace Power

“Our hesitancy to take credit for our accomplishments results in a loss of power, influence, and political capital in the workplace.”
― Bonnie Marcus, The Politics of Promotion: How High-Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead

“Make it your mission to finish your career on your terms with a bang, not a whimper.”
― Bonnie Marcus, Not Done Yet!: How Women Over 50 Regain Their Confidence and Claim Workplace Power

“Political skills are essential career competencies to get ahead and stay ahead.”
― Bonnie Marcus, The Politics of Promotion: How High-Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead

“What a waste of time it is to be anxious and worried about aging instead of living.”
― Bonnie Marcus, Not Done Yet!: How Women Over 50 Regain Their Confidence and Claim Workplace Power

“When did wrinkles become shameful and when did we start buying into all this bullshit?”
― Bonnie Marcus, Not Done Yet!: How Women Over 50 Regain Their Confidence and Claim Workplace Power

“We believe that we don’t have what it takes to compete, therefore we don’t compete.”
― Bonnie Marcus, Not Done Yet!: How Women Over 50 Regain Their Confidence and Claim Workplace Power

“You now have more experience and wisdom than ever before. Age enhances your value.”
― Bonnie Marcus, Not Done Yet!: How Women Over 50 Regain Their Confidence and Claim Workplace Power

“Be proud of how you show up every day, feeling comfortable in your own skin, being your magnificent you.”
― Bonnie Marcus, Not Done Yet!: How Women Over 50 Regain Their Confidence and Claim Workplace Power

“Understanding who you are is critical for your career advancement. Self-awareness helps you get ahead.”
― Bonnie Marcus, The Politics of Promotion: How High-Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead

“It’s your time and you have to claim it.”
― Bonnie Marcus, Not Done Yet!: How Women Over 50 Regain Their Confidence and Claim Workplace Power

“Loving yourself is badass, about as badass as you can get.”
― Bonnie Marcus, Not Done Yet!: How Women Over 50 Regain Their Confidence and Claim Workplace Power

“You can’t sit on your ass and wait for things to miraculously happen for you.”
― Bonnie Marcus, Not Done Yet!: How Women Over 50 Regain Their Confidence and Claim Workplace Power

“When you feel good about the value you offer the organization, communicating and demonstrating your value to others is much easier.”
― Bonnie Marcus, The Politics of Promotion: How High-Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead

“Say it out loud: “I’m not done yet!” Own it. Live it.”
― Bonnie Marcus, Not Done Yet!: How Women Over 50 Regain Their Confidence and Claim Workplace Power

“Successful leaders know how to line up support for their initiatives and create the right environment for change and innovation.”
― Bonnie Marcus, The Politics of Promotion: How High-Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead

“As a leader, it’s critical to take the time to reflect in order to create a powerful vision for the company.”
― Bonnie Marcus, The Politics of Promotion: How High-Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead

“Being a badass means owning who you are, owning your experience, your wisdom, your talent, your age.”
― Bonnie Marcus, Not Done Yet!: How Women Over 50 Regain Their Confidence and Claim Workplace Power

“The bottom line is that gendered ageism is a factor in our careers. There’s no denying it.”
― Bonnie Marcus, Not Done Yet!: How Women Over 50 Regain Their Confidence and Claim Workplace Power

“It’s time for women fifty and beyond to claim their workplace power.”
― Bonnie Marcus, Not Done Yet!: How Women Over 50 Regain Their Confidence and Claim Workplace Power

“Our age works against us, as does our gender, and we can’t take this shit lying down.”
― Bonnie Marcus, Not Done Yet!: How Women Over 50 Regain Their Confidence and Claim Workplace Power

“When you're fearful of aging, you don't step into your full power and potential.”
― Bonnie Marcus, Not Done Yet!: How Women Over 50 Regain Their Confidence and Claim Workplace Power