Barbara Corcoran, a real estate mogul and Shark Tank investor, almost didn't hire her business partner.
Corcoran said Esther Kaplan was too introverted in an interview and she had "no intention of calling her."
It was only when Corcoran took a peek inside Kaplan's purse that she decided to hire her on the spot.
AdvertisementAdvertisementShark Tank investor Barbara Corcoran opened up about how she almost passed over her best employee and future business partner because she felt they were too quiet for a sales position at her company.
Corcoran went on to explain that it was when Kaplan opened a small purse to put away the business card that she decided to hire her.
Persons:
Barbara Corcoran, Corcoran, Esther Kaplan, —, Esther my, Kaplan, Introverts, Susan Cain, Cain
Organizations:
Shark, Service, Corcoran, The Corcoran Group