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We fall forward to succeed.

Mary Kay Ash

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Mary Kay Ash
Age: 83 †
Born: 1918
Born: May 12
Died: 2001
Died: November 22
Businessperson
Entrepreneur
Mary Kathlyn Wagner
Forward
Succeed
Success
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It is far better to be exhausted from success than to be rested from failure.
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Everyone wants to be appreciated, so if you appreciate someone, don't keep it a secret.
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Left unattended, problems only intensify.
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There are two things people want more than sex and money - recognition and praise.
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Everyone has an invisible sign hanging from their neck saying, 'Make me feel important.' Never forget this message when working with people.
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I have learned to imagine an invisible sign around each person's neck that says 'Make me feel important.
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Sandwich every bit of criticism between two heavy layers of praise.
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I believe that in order to be a good leader you must understand the value of praising people to success.
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Dare to risk public criticism.
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We treat our people like royalty. If you honor and serve the people who work for you, they will honor and serve you.
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