I don't think you lead by pessimism and cynicism. I think you lead by optimism and enthusiasm and energy.
Patricia IrelandMy answer to those who oppose my appointment as CEO is that this is really a decision of the YWCA. They want to strengthen their grassroots to advocate on behalf of women's and children's empowerment and ending racism.
Patricia IrelandSome of those men in power, we just have to change their faces because we're not going to change their minds.
Patricia Ireland