I am a person of action. If I see I can bring a positive change, I will go for it, never mind that something might be hard to achieve. Dalia Grybauskaite More Quotes by Dalia Grybauskaite More Quotes From Dalia Grybauskaite Any work you do, do it the best you can and achieve the maximum result. Dalia Grybauskaite maximum achieve results Concrete examples of successful women and their stories of achievement are the best inspiration and [means of] empowerment for other women to seek the heights in their professional career and take a leading role in society. Dalia Grybauskaite inspiration successful mean People trust those leaders who show real results of their work, rather than those who just talk about the results. Dalia Grybauskaite leader real people I am happy and proud that during one year of presidency, my initiatives have been strongly supported by the people and society and we have launched the process of vitally important state reforms. Dalia Grybauskaite important people years I have led the way for moving women from traditional roles to strategic positions and inspired girls and women throughout Africa to seek leadership positions. Dalia Grybauskaite roles girl moving I want to use my position of influence to change the laws of the land to the benefit of the women of Trinidad and Tobago, divide the economic pie more evenly and appoint more women to positions within the government. Dalia Grybauskaite government land law From day one, my mantra has been - and will continue to be - that as a government we were there to serve the people, not the other way around. Dalia Grybauskaite government people way As a woman, I think my style defines my leadership in that it's a gentler, more compassionate approach. Rather than tell people what's good for them, I consult, I listen and I compromise where it's in the best interest of the citizens. Dalia Grybauskaite style people thinking It was my mother, despite the limitations placed on women of her time by society, who insisted I be allowed to go abroad to study, in sturdy defiance of the male elders of the family, who protested and decided that I should be married off instead. Dalia Grybauskaite males study mother My climb to political success was no elevator ride, and it has not always been pretty, but I persevered as one of a handful of women in the male-dominated world of politics. Dalia Grybauskaite males political world If you need to pursue your interests, do not expect anyone else to do it for you. Dalia Grybauskaite pursue interest needs If we take into account that women have had the right to vote only for some 100 years - in some countries even less - and that we have already won seats in governments or presidential offices, I understand that men look at this rise with some anxiety. Dalia Grybauskaite men country years The precondition of success and entry to the top politics is primarily one's will - that is, making one's own decisions, because it means having to leave your home or move your family, quit social networking and build new contacts, [since] central governments are seated in capitals. Dalia Grybauskaite home mean moving In professions where the criteria of professionalism, expertise, good manners and ethics apply, the gender aspect, i.e., whether a person is a man or woman, is not relevant at all. What is important is that citizens' confidence in politicians and the politics is strong enough to make politicians proud of their profession. Dalia Grybauskaite good-man strong men I believe that the world has become more democratic and open. Women have become more outspoken, more active and competitive. They have achieved great accomplishments in many fields that were previously dominated by men. Dalia Grybauskaite men believe world Women have more inner power for creation, starting from family and home and ending with professional activity and politics. Dalia Grybauskaite starting creation home Women always look for a peaceful solution to a conflict. They are more sensible when they go for compromise or when they stand by their position. They are ready to listen to different views, to hear all the voices in society. Dalia Grybauskaite peaceful voice views Female leaders are more oriented toward real and long-lasting results of their policies. Dalia Grybauskaite leader real long During conflicts and tense situations, women often work in a more collaborative way, include a larger variety of viewpoints, and function more frequently outside traditional hierarchical means. Women leaders often take a consolidated and reconciliatory position in the society. Dalia Grybauskaite viewpoints leader mean Lithuania is a small country, so our contribution would not be that large. We are not afraid of our responsibility. We receive 25 percent of our national budget from the European Union. We understand the value of solidarity. Dalia Grybauskaite unions responsibility country
