BARBARA CORCORAN

Being able to make decisions when you know you have imperfect data is so critical. I was always taught that “A good decision now is better than a perfect decision in two days.” Many people I know in business recoil at that statement. Many colleagues in graduate school had come from places where t...

Being average should not be looked down upon. There are a lot of successful people, who are good at what they do and are average at best.

Being consistent and reliable is more important than being exceptional. We should know our strengths and weaknesses, and move smartly towards succ...

• It is hard to tell whether passionate people are passionate because they are successful or they are successful because they are passionate.
• Passion sounds more accessible. If you’re dumb, there’s not much you can do about it, but passion is somethi...