“Working hard for something we don’t care about is called stress: Working hard for something we love is called passion.”

We’d achieve more if we chase the dream instead of the competition.

A leader must be inspired by the people before a leader can inspire the people.

we are here to give

Happy employees ensure happy customers. And happy customers ensure happy shareholders – in that order.

It is not the genius at the top giving directions that makes people great. It is great people that make the guy at the top look like a genius.

The ability of a group of people to do remarkable things hinges on how well those people pull together as a team.

We very often confuse personality with leadership.

Leadership is about integrity, honesty and accountability. All components of trust.

Value is not determined by those who set the price. Value is determined by those who choose to pay it.

A boss who micromanages is like a coach who wants to get in the game. Leaders guide and support and then sit back to cheer from the sidelines.

If you want to achieve anything in this world, you have to get used to the idea that not everyone will like you.

Life is messy because people are messy.

Dream big. Start small. But most of all, start.

Integrity is when our words and deeds are consistent with our intentions.

Hearing is listening to what is said. Listening is hearing what isn’t said.

Offer your strengths to others and you’ll be amazed how many people offer their strengths to you.

The whole point of being in this business and being blessed and being successful is that you’re able to do things for your friends or your family, which means that they can have something special in their lives, too.

Minding your business is how you call your power back.

Not everybody is comfortable with my ethnicity. When I first came along in the business, they didnt really like the idea of my name being Raquel.

The things that are important to me – being a mother, a businesswoman, an activist – are all things that were borne out of great passion.

An entrepreneur isn’t someone who owns a business, it’s someone who makes things happen.

Never react emotionally to criticism. Analyze yourself to determine whether it is justified. If it is, correct yourself. Otherwise, go on about your business.

I think it’s really important to have a life outside of this [movie] business and just be the best person you can be.

The business of business is relationships; the business of life is human connection.