Mary Kay Ash

Entrepreneur, Organization leader

1918 – 2001

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Who was Mary Kay Ash?

Mary Kay Ash was an American businesswoman and founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics, Inc.

Famous Quotes:

  • When you come to a roadblock, take a detour.
  • Aerodynamically the bumblebee shouldn't be able to fly, but the bumblebee doesn't know that so it goes on flying anyway.
  • Most people live and die with their music still unplayed. They never dare to try.
  • Honesty is the cornerstone of all success, without which confidence and ability to perform shall cease to exist.
  • We treat our people like royalty. If you honor and serve the people who work for you, they will honor and serve you.
  • Give yourself something to work toward -- constantly.
  • We fall forward to succeed.
  • Pretend that every single person you meet has a sign around his or her neck that says, Make me feel important. Not only will you succeed in sales, you will succeed in life.
  • There are two things people want more than sex and money... recognition and praise.
  • No matter how busy you are, you must take time to make the other person feel important.

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Born
May 12, 1918
Cypress
Also known as
  • Mary Kathlyn Wagner
Parents
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • John H. Reagan High School
  • University of Houston
Employment
  • Mary Kay
    (1963 - 1996)
  • National Training Director, World Gift Co.
    (1952 - 1963)
  • Stanley Home Products
    (1939 - 1952)
Lived in
  • Dallas
Died
Nov 22, 2001
Dallas

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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