Mary Kay Ash

Many of the problems I hear don’t require me to offer solutions. I solve most of them by just listening and letting the involved party do the talking.

Those who are blessed with the most talent don't necessarily outperform everyone else. It's the people with follow-through who excel.

A mediocre idea that generates enthusiasm will go further than a great idea that inspires no one.

Don't limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go as far as your mind lets you. What you believe, remember, you can achieve.

There are two things people want more than sex and money... recognition and praise.

For every failure, there's an alternative course of action. You just have to find it. When you come to a roadblock, take a detour.

We treat our people like royalty. If you honor and serve the people who work for you, they will honor and serve you.

Aerodynamically, the bumble bee shouldn't be able to fly, but the bumble bee doesn't know it so it goes on flying anyway.

The speed of the leader is the speed of the gang.

Everyone has an invisible sign hanging from their neck saying, 'Make me feel important.' Never forget this message when working with people.

No matter how busy you are, you must take time to make the other person feel important.