Margolis also has a positive energy and outlook. He said that being positive is the most important attitude we can have. If we keep searching, learning, and growing we will love our work. Margolis loves his work. He acts, thinks, and feels younger than he is because he is constantly changing. Being open to new ideas and updating yourself is the most important thing in the fashion industry. Fashion equals change, according to Margolis. We should also ways be curious about the world, about ourselves, and about each other. This might mean that we need to change our image. Changing our image can change our outlook on life. People will react to us differently, causing us to meet different people that we would have otherwise. The more we are willing to change, the more experiences we will attract that will help us grow.

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We have to recognize the strengths and weaknesses in ourselves and others. Leading means communicating a vision, being positive, and being open to new ideas. Margolis said that we cannot underestimate the importance of social networking in business communications and leadership. Without communications, a business cannot survive. A CEO cannot survive without good communication and networking skills. We can use social networking to our advantage, by connecting with a diverse group of people. You never know which connections are going to become important. Even people whose jobs are not related to our current work might be people who become important to us or the organization later on. The Margolis lecture was very inspiring, because it gave us many practical tips about good communication in business.