“Remember: If you don't schmooze, you lose. Used wisely, a bit of chitc...” — Chris Gardner Quote

Remember: If you don't schmooze, you lose. Used wisely, a bit of chitchat helps create a personal connection with your boss and colleagues.

I have one of those old-fashioned mothers who told me every single day, 'Son, you can do or be anything that you want to do or be.' And I believed it. I bought into it 100%.

I am very, very conscious of time. I always wear two watches. People ask me, 'Why do you do that?' Because I was late once,and it cost me a huge opportunity.

I've said that if you're not doing something that you're passionate about, you're compromising yourself every single day.

As long as you have a plan for how you'll live, don't let jealous people turn their insecurities into yours.

Be open and honest, but perceptive to your boss's situation. That's my advice to graduates worried about working with a new boss.

I told my boss, 'Thank you - but I'm not going to be here tomorrow. I'm going to pursue my career as a boxer.' I remember the woman actually laughed at me. She giggled and said, 'Boxing? Well, good luck.'

I have not been following 'Bigg Boss' that much but after being on the show and being on the other side I am sure I would want to watch it and know all about the contestants.

One of Didier's great qualities is the way he controls his squad. He's the boss.

People and organizations don't grow much without delegation and completed staff work because they are confined to the capacities of the boss and reflect both personal strengths and weaknesses.