How Pauli Murray Inspired Me Essay

One of the women in these chapters who inspired me was Pauli Murray. Murray was an extraordinary student. She consistently fought for everything in her life. “Murray, like some other talented black Americans forced to prove themselves over and over, was an almost compulsive academic overachiever” (Collins 74). Murray is extremely inspiring because she broke down so many barriers. She was so successful in graduate school, she was the only women in her class and got a job at a law firm where she was the only women. As a student, I really aspire to be like Murray. She gave up everything just to have an education. Education is something I take for granted on a daily basis. Seeing how hard Murray worked for her success makes me want to be a better student. The second women who inspired me was Senator Margaret Chase Smith. I love her story, it reminds me of an underdog story. I love that she shocked everyone by running for Senate. “This little lady has simply stepped out of her class,’ said a state politician” (Collins 80). It is so inspiring how much effort and work she put into her campaign. How she had to travel …show more content…
Humility is the ability to accept that you can make mistakes. As a leader I think it is important for them to recognize that they are not always right. To be a leader you need to listen to the ideas of the people you are leading, as well as having your own ideas. The opposite of humility is pride. I think too much pride is something a lot of men struggle with. Very rarely have a seen a man consult others before making a decision. As a leader you have to be willing to listen to others and not just make decisions based on what you think is best. I think humility is a skill a lot of women posses. As women, we can be strong and assertive, but still have humility. I think that is key, to be able to listen to others, but when it comes down to make a decision you are confident enough to make