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.
Barbara CorcoranRead
Whatever you got you have to accentuate. I ran my female card up and down the ladder my whole career, because I was in a man's world. It was worked by women but owned by men. I was the only female owner in my field at that time.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Emphasizing one's strengths is crucial, especially in a male-dominated field, as demonstrated by Barbara Corcoran's experiences.
In this quote, Barbara Corcoran reflects on her journey as a female entrepreneur navigating through a male-dominated real estate industry. She highlights the importance of embracing and accentuating one's unique qualities and strengths to rise against prevailing gender biases, illustrating her determination and the challenges she faced as a pioneering female owner in her field. Corcoran's words emphasize resilience and the power of self-advocacy in the pursuit of success.
Themes
SuccessEmpowermentGenderLeadershipResilience
In practice
Example use cases
In a conference on women's leadership, this quote can inspire attendees to embrace their strengths.
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My husband had a very strong identity and was successful in his life. Thank God for that. There's no way I can control him. I wouldn't stay married to him if I felt I could. I can readily take my business personality into the home. But he forces me to be a partner rather than the boss.
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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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