‘Shark Tank’ star Kevin O’Leary says being liked has nothing to do with success—Steve Jobs taught him: ‘You can’t worry about whose feelings you bruise’

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Multimillionaire Shark Tank investor Kevin O’Leary goes by the nickname “Mr. Wonderful,” but he doesn’t feel the need to play nice—he says being liked has nothing to do with success. In actuality, being a respected and effective business partner is most important, in order to tap into…

This story appeared on fortune.com, 2025-08-10 13:00:00.
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