47 Karren Brady Quotes for You to Enjoy

Karren Brady

British Public Servant

Born: Apr 4, 1969

Business Life People Think Women You

The brain aneurysm I had in 2006 put things into perspective. It made me understand what was really important - to enjoy life, take more risks and stop putting things off. Karren Brady

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I remember when I was young, I used to love hockey - I was selected to play for my county - and my dad said: 'Well, there's no money to be made in hockey,' and it put me off for ever. Karren Brady

Any board executive can forget just how many people helped them get where they are. Those women who have got to the top need actively to ensure there is a pipeline of younger women, whether by networking or mentoring, who in turn are encouraging those below them. Karren Brady

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For clubs, free movement plays a big role in transfers and players' contracts. Players from the E.U. can sign for U.K. clubs without needing a visa or special work permit, making it quicker and easier to secure top talent from across Europe to come and play in our leagues. Karren Brady

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I have always had an entrepreneurial spirit. When I was seven, I remember sticking a sign on my bedroom window that read, 'Manicures and massage, come on in.' My mother rushed in, saying, 'All these weirdos are knocking on the door.' Karren Brady

When you're starting your own business it's really important to think through your plan: what's the idea, why is it relevant to the market, how much money you are going to invest, how are you going to tell people about it. Karren Brady

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To any man currently thinking it's not safe to say anything to women these days, allow me to offer you a rule of thumb. If you're in any doubt about something you're going to say to a woman, just ask yourself if you'd say the same thing to a man. Karren Brady

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In 'The Apprentice,' they don't re-do shots, it's all one-take. We literally follow the decisions that the candidates make. Karren Brady

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I've met some very difficult people and I've had some very difficult conversations and had lots of criticism, especially from away supporters who sing songs that aren't very pleasant. So I think part and parcel of life is accepting that not everyone likes you. Karren Brady

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People who see successful young women think that there must be an angle there. It's too good to be true that woman from a good upbringing can walk into a good job and be director. Karren Brady

My greatest mistake? I once took a three-day maternity leave. I had my daughter on a Wednesday, and then went back to the office on the Monday to sack a manager. Karren Brady

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If I can encourage other women to think about setting up their own businesses and being entrepreneurs and making a contribution then I think that's a good thing. Karren Brady

I love and embrace change. Karren Brady

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