Ivanka Trump on ambition
Ivanka Trump85 quotes“Traditionally women have been more reticent to acknowledge their ambition and to say it with pride. So I like having people who work for us who are ambitious, engaged, respectful. Mis-hiring is a huge mistake. It’s a tremendous opportunity cost throwing the position to the wrong person.”
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Ivanka TrumpIvanka Trump Be passionate. If you are passionate, you will ultimately succeed.
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Ivanka TrumpIvanka Trump I was in total shock. I work so close [to home] that I figured I’d return to work and the baby nurse would bring the baby to me, and I’d run home periodically, and I’d make it work. But every two hours? That’s a whole other level. I’ll have to make a nursery at the office.
Ivanka TrumpIvanka Trump It’s important to get in the habit of growing as a human being, developing and refining leadership and management skills and entrepreneurial instincts and changing to accommodate the times.
Ivanka TrumpIvanka Trump The issues in America are so big, and the problems are enormously complicated. But I am incredibly confident in Donald Trump to be able to execute on his promise to the people who elected him.
Ivanka TrumpIvanka Trump A scale is only in balance for a brief second. Inevitably the pendulum swings. It’s impossible to maintain.
Ivanka TrumpIvanka Trump Modeling was not an endgame for me. I didn’t particularly enjoy the act of it.
Ivanka TrumpIvanka Trump New media is an amazing form of direct marketing in that you really get a sense of who your customer is, and you also get to know those people who may not be your customers yet but are aspirational and are hoping to be.
Ivanka TrumpIvanka Trump Accessories are crucial. A great bag and a piece of statement jewelry are the fastest way to elevate an otherwise understated look.
Ivanka TrumpIvanka Trump There are enough stories about my family. We have all been in the public eye.
Ivanka TrumpIvanka Trump Fashion is meant to be fun.
Ivanka TrumpIvanka Trump In both business and personal life, I’ve always found that travel inspires me more than anything else I do. Evidence of the languages, cultures, scenery, food, and design sensibilities that I discover all over the world can be found in every piece of my jewelry.
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