Empathy for the people you’re working with and being aware of their needs…that’s the “big kahuna” in managing people.
BARBARA CORCORANI’ve seen innovation come from something as simple as a resourceful multibillionaire who wanted to make even more money.
More Barbara Corcoran Quotes
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Leaders come in two flavors, expanders and containers. The best leadership teams have a mix of both.
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So many people are good at starts and not so good at finishing.
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Home staging is no longer optional in this real estate market, it is a must!
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Home staging used to be optional. Today, it’s a necessity in selling a house.
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I have a theory and I really believe it. I think your worst weakness can become your greatest single strength.
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Become better at firing than hiring – it’s crucial for building a business.
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I have found, whether you have a tiny business or a big business, if you don’t jump on something right away, it’s like a bird flying by-it flies off.
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Money is not the only thing that motivates employees. It’s about making them happy.
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When you’re in business, if you have some sort of gimmick it’s a huge advantage.
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I don’t invest anymore in entrepreneurs who don’t have charisma.
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People imitate their leader. Lead by example.
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In business, you’re the Chief Salesman. Create a sense of demand, rather than waiting to have demand.
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The worst that could happen is I lose my company and go back to being a waitress. I don’t think money’s a great aspiration for a lot of people that succeed. They they have other motivations that turn them on. And money was not one of mine.
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Good salesmanship is nothing more than maximizing the positive and minimizing the negative.
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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.
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