Karren Brady
"Behind every successful man is a surprised mother-in-law."
This week has been eventful, and tonight's highlight is the empowering and inspiring speech by Karren Brady, or as I call her Mrs. Sugar (since she is on the UK's Apprentice as Lord Sugar's right hand). Although she is way more than that. Her success is amazing. Karren Brady is surly a role model for Business women and entrepreneurs of all genders. Read more about her here. I am dying to read her book now more than ever!
We were very luck to have her tonight at Middlesex University for one of the PG Connect events.
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| Karren Brady is even more beautiful in person |
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| She was presented by Katie Bell |
Some Highlights from the evening:
Leadership is managing the minds and the hearts.
In life there are three kinds of people:
- People who make it happen
- People who watch it happen
- People who wonder what happened
The most important thing any business mind is define their core values.
Live life with courage
When you are starting a business ask yourself the following questions:
- What are my core values?
- What kind of company do I want to start?
- What kind of environment do I want to create/ or work for?
- Who are the people you want to work?
Opportunities will come to you if you are open to them.
Five things you need to keep in mind to achieve a successful business:
1- Leadership
It is different from mangement.
A true leader can get people together to achieve a goal you can't do alone
2- Ambition
Your fire, drive and it what sets you apart.
3- Determination
Keep going. How you react at tough situations shows your true determination.
4- Attitude
Ask yourself "what's the worst that could happen?"
5- Direction
Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work.
Toughest thing about being successful is staying successful
Good is the barrier of being great
Three things Karren Brady looks for when she is hiring:
1- Determination
Do your research and show your desire
2- Communication
Don't be nervous and take the chance to sell yourself. Practice.
3- Enthusiasm (that's the most important one of them all)
Be energetic, and have a "I will" attitude
In life there are three boxes:
1- Work
2- Family
3- Yourself
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| Everyone wanted an autograph and pix afterwards, wish she had more time |
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| Food Stand! |
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| My little plate. Don't be fooled I had two more after that! |
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| Students Networking |
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| With Mary from Hop Interior and Katie Bell. As Karren Brady said: "Without diversity you cannot receive success." |
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