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In New York City, the meek don't inherit the earth. The big mouth does.
Barbara Corcoran
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Barbara Corcoran
Age: 75
Born: 1949
Born: March 10
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Edgewater
New Jersey
Barbara Ann Corcoran
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Money is not the only thing that motivates employees. It's about making them happy.
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Your business is a part of yourself. Should it be? Who knows, but it sure feels that way. You can never really leave it.
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Don't get cocky just because you've had a good run. You can lose your business as fast as you've earned it.
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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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Don't be afraid to go for positions, jobs or take on clients just outside of your knowledge base. It's when you're uncomfortable that you learn and grow the most.
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I've never had a really creative idea sitting at my desk. All the big ideas that made a difference happened when I was playing outside.
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If you stand back and analyze the best way to do something, you'll be standing there forever. Follow your gut and jump right in!
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If you have an idea, immediately move on it. To start that fire and get it burning immediately...it's everything.
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