Each of these leaders has found fame down different paths, or created their own.  Here are some of their inspiring words we can all benefit from.
“Don’t be intimidated by what you don’t know. That can be your greatest strength and ensure that you do things differently from everyone else.”
Sara Blakely, founder of Spanx
 
“Society needs heroes to rejuvenate, re-energize and renew itself with visions of the possible. That’s what heroes do.”
Dr. Roberta Bondar, Astronaut

“Option A is not available. So let’s kick the sh** out of option B.”
Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook

“Dear optimist, pessimist, and realist — while you guys were busy arguing about the glass of wine, I drank it! Sincerely, the opportunist!”
Lori Greiner, inventor, QVC host and ‘Shark Tank’ investor

“If we can learn to deal with our discomfort and just relax into it we’ll have a better life.”
Mellody Hobson, of Ariel Investments

“The difference between successful people and others is how long they spend time feeling sorry for themselves.” 
Barbara Corcoran, real estate magnate and ‘Shark Tank’ investor

 

“Life-fulfilling work is never about the money — when you feel true passion for something, you instinctively find ways to nurture it.”
Eileen Fisher, fashion designer