“I happen to disagree with the well-entrenched theory that the art of conversation is merely the art of being a good listener. Such advice invites people to be cynical with one another and full of fake; when a conversation becomes a monologue, poked along with tiny cattle-prod questions, it isn't a conversation any more.” PeopleWellsArtHappensWomenAdviceTheoryConversationTinyFakeDisagreeInvitesCynicalListenersCattleMonologuesGood ListenerArt Of Conversation Author:Barbara Walters
“Success can make you go one of two ways. It can make you a prima donna - or it can smooth the edges, take away the insecurities, let the nice things come out.” WayTwoSuccessWomenNiceEdgesMemorableInsecuritySmoothTwo WaysNice ThingsFamous InspirationalPrima Donnas Author:Barbara Walters
“Don't confuse being stimulating with being blunt.” WomenConversationBluntBrainstormingLateral Thinking Author:Barbara Walters
“To feel valued, to know, even if only once in a while, that you can do a job well is an absolutely marvelous feeling.” IfsKnowsFeelsWellsFeelingsJobsLiteratureWomenCan DoMarvelous Author:Barbara Walters
“Most of us have trouble juggling. The woman who says she doesn't is someone whom I admire but have never met.” InspirationalLiteratureWomenTroubleAcceptanceMetsEmpowermentAdmireEmpoweringWomen EmpowermentEmpowering WomenEmpowered WomenJuggling Author:Barbara Walters
“If it's a woman, it's caustic; if it's a man, it's authoritative.” IfsMenWomenCaustic Author:Barbara Walters