I was a hot-dog stand lady, I was an orphan housemother, I was a waitress 3 or 4 times. All of those jobs did not have good bosses. They basically told you what to do, when to do and when to hop. And I just didn’t like that very much.
BARBARA CORCORANSex appeal is in the workplace every day of the week. I’m not saying that’s the only calling card, but it’s a whole crayon box.
More Barbara Corcoran Quotes
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When you’re a big money earner and your husband isn’t, it makes you question how feminine you are. I felt I was less feminine than if I was a supporting wife, or a second fiddle, or ‘Mrs. Higgins.
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The wheels of justice – they’re square wheels.
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Empathy for the people you’re working with and being aware of their needs…that’s the “big kahuna” in managing people.
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I don’t invest anymore in entrepreneurs who don’t have charisma.
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Home staging is no longer optional in this real estate market, it is a must!
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I like to wake up and just feel gratitude. Gratitude for waking up, for my health, for my kids, for my family. A lot of times in the evening, I’ll write down what my goals are for the next day; When I wake up, I look at that list again. I meditate.
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If you want to have a creative culture, you can’t get it by reading books. You get it by example.
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I wanted to be a 150% entrepreneur and a 150% mom, and I found that I was having a very hard time doing both. I was about 75% and 75% – still better than 100%, but not what I was accustomed to at work.
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Confidence is overrated. It’s when we’re uncomfortable and looking for answers that we learn and grow the most.
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Become better at firing than hiring – it’s crucial for building a business.
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Take some time to sit down and figure out how your big rival is promoting their brand and plan something smarter and more creative for yours!
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No loan is free. The costs are in your loan somewhere, maybe rolled into the amount to be refinanced or even coming at a higher interest rate.
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When you’re building a business, you’re either all in, or you’re not.
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In New York City, the meek don’t inherit the earth. The big mouth does.
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When you have chemistry with a potential hire, they will most likely become a great employee.
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