Capitalizing on Kindness

Chapter 4

THE POWER OF PERSONALITY

Likeability may well be the deciding factor in every competition you’ll ever enter.

—Tim Sanders, author, Yahoo! leadership coach

 

Oprah Winfrey’s personal story is a lesson in many things: surviving, teaching, mentoring, and perseverance against odds. From poverty, abuse, and teen pregnancy, Oprah faced many obstacles. But more than anything else, her personal story is a lesson in the power of a positive outlook and a likeable personality. Oprah never backed down or allowed her negative circumstances to get in her way. Through it all, she chose to stay upbeat and believe in her ability to succeed.

Having made ...