12 Girls Run the World Tips We Can Learn From Beyoncé

Here, the lessons she has taught us for being a boss.

Bow Down - In honor of Queen Bey’s birthday, we’re reflecting on all that she has given us. Here, the lessons she has taught us for being bosses in our own right. By Kenrya Rankin Naasel  (Photo: NCP/Star Max/Getty Images) 

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Bow Down - In honor of Queen Bey’s birthday, we’re reflecting on all that she has given us. Here, the lessons she has taught us for being bosses in our own right. By Kenrya Rankin Naasel  (Photo: NCP/Star Max/Getty Images) 

Hard Work Matters - Talent is fab, but it’s nothing without serious work. From the early days of performing with Girls Tyme to hitting the national stage as Destiny's Child to last year’s grueling tour schedule, Beyoncé knows more than a little bit about putting in work. If you want to run the world, you’ll have to go hard.  (Photo: Scott Gries/ImageDirect/Getty Images)

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Hard Work Matters - Talent is fab, but it’s nothing without serious work. From the early days of performing with Girls Tyme to hitting the national stage as Destiny's Child to last year’s grueling tour schedule, Beyoncé knows more than a little bit about putting in work. If you want to run the world, you’ll have to go hard.  (Photo: Scott Gries/ImageDirect/Getty Images)

'Irreplaceable' (2006) - This is the break-up song to end all break-up songs. When Beyoncé discovers her dude is “driving her around in the car that I bought you,” she tells dude that his replacement is on the way and that all the stuff he came with fits in a single box. To the left. That’s cold blooded...and empowering! Key lyric:  You must not know 'bout me
 / You must not know 'bout me
 / I can have another you by tomorrow
 / So don't you ever for a second get to thinking you're irreplaceable (Photo: Sony BMG Music Entertainment)

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You Are Irreplaceable - That man might be easily swapped out for a new one, but you, my dear, are one of a kind. Walk the halls at your job (and at home, and a school, and…) like no one else can do what you do, because no one can. (Photo: Sony BMG Music Entertainment)

Feminism Is Not a Bad Word - Long before Bey stood on the VMAs stage last year in front of the word “Feminist,” she was walking the walk (and singing the songs). Running things starts with knowing that you can do everything men can do, and that you are always worthy of the same treatment. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

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Feminism Is Not a Bad Word - Long before Bey stood on the VMAs stage last year in front of the word “Feminist,” she was walking the walk (and singing the songs). Running things starts with knowing that you can do everything men can do, and that you are always worthy of the same treatment. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

Take What You’re Worth - Beyoncé is never afraid to tell folks “F you, pay me” and you shouldn't be either. Negotiate, negotiate, negotiate. (Photo: Columbia Records)

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Take What You’re Worth - Beyoncé is never afraid to tell folks “F you, pay me” and you shouldn't be either. Negotiate, negotiate, negotiate. (Photo: Columbia Records)

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It’s Awesome to Be a Boss - Don’t shy away from, or be apologetic about, being the boss. It’s your birthright. Claim it.  (Photo: Lean In via YouTube)

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It’s Awesome to Be a Boss - Don’t shy away from, or be apologetic about, being the boss. It’s your birthright. Claim it.  (Photo: Lean In via YouTube)

It's Key to Give Back - From donating money to the Black Lives Matter movement to visiting Haiti on humanitarian missions, the birthday lady uses her wealth and her time and her name to help others. You should, too. (Photo: Beyonce via Instagram)

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It's Key to Give Back - From donating money to the Black Lives Matter movement to visiting Haiti on humanitarian missions, the birthday lady uses her wealth and her time and her name to help others. You should, too. (Photo: Beyonce via Instagram)

Don’t Let Family Hold You Back - Family is wonderful and necessary. But just like Bey fired her daddy when he betrayed her trust, sometimes you have to drop dead weight to maintain your forward momentum. (Photo: Dave M. Benett/Getty Images)

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Don’t Let Family Hold You Back - Family is wonderful and necessary. But just like Bey fired her daddy when he betrayed her trust, sometimes you have to drop dead weight to maintain your forward momentum. (Photo: Dave M. Benett/Getty Images)

Manage Yourself - Once she let her daddy go, did Bey replace him with another manager? Nope. She took control of her own career, and still runs it to this day. No one will look out for your interests the way you will — make your own power moves.  (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Giuseppe Zanotti)

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Manage Yourself - Once she let her daddy go, did Bey replace him with another manager? Nope. She took control of her own career, and still runs it to this day. No one will look out for your interests the way you will — make your own power moves.  (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Giuseppe Zanotti)

Bring Your Girls Along - Reaching back and pulling forward never gets old, so use your resources to put your girls on. Besides, it’s lonely at the top. (Photo: Columbia Records)

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Bring Your Girls Along - Reaching back and pulling forward never gets old, so use your resources to put your girls on. Besides, it’s lonely at the top. (Photo: Columbia Records)

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The Right Partner Can Help Make the Movement Happen - Working side by side with an equally yoked partner can make the hard days a hell of a lot easier. Figuring out early how you best complement each other will help you extend your joint reach. (Photo: Columbia Records)

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The Right Partner Can Help Make the Movement Happen - Working side by side with an equally yoked partner can make the hard days a hell of a lot easier. Figuring out early how you best complement each other will help you extend your joint reach. (Photo: Columbia Records)

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'Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)' by Beyonce - (Photo: Columbia Records)

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But Being Single Doesn't Stop the Show - Enough said. (Photo: Columbia Records)

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Keep Your Business to Yourself - She may say a lot in her music, but Bey is typically mum when it comes to her real life. Keeping your secrets to yourself will help you rise above drama and rumors when they try to drag you down.  (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Roc Nation)

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Keep Your Business to Yourself - She may say a lot in her music, but Bey is typically mum when it comes to her real life. Keeping your secrets to yourself will help you rise above drama and rumors when they try to drag you down.  (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Roc Nation)