I recently met with someone to go over a challenge in an attempt to help them come up with a solution. I offered a suggestion which was met with, “That will never work.” When I suggested an alternative solution, their response was, “That will just open up a huge can of worms.” Yet a third … Continue reading Fighting Negativity
When my now adult children were very little, they used to tell their friends; “My dad is a Fireman and he BBQ’s for a living.” When I first heard of this, I asked them about it. “Why do you think your dad is a Fireman and that he BBQ’s for a living?” Their answer; “Well, … Continue reading Be like the Wolf
Recently, I was teaching a class in which I discussed budgeting and business planning for 2019. In that class, I stressed the importance of acknowledging your own successes and achievements. Do you find it’s easier to notice other people’s successes than it is to acknowledge your own? Do you even acknowledge your accomplishments before you … Continue reading Celebrate You!
Have you ever given yourself a timeout? Do you know when to give yourself a time out? As adults we intuitively know when to tell our children to “Go sit in timeout”. We see them slowly start to unravel and then all hell breaks loose. What do we do though, when we’re pushed to our … Continue reading Time Out
What game are you playing? Your “A” game? Your “B” game? or… Dude, I’m not even in the game. My guess is many of you are B-gaming it. I know, I B-game it as often as anyone. There’s a good chance you might be B-gaming it and you may not even be fully aware of it. Me? … Continue reading Your “A” Game
Respect is an essential part of human life. What we do when we respect someone is that we recognize their value. When you disrespect someone you are really saying to them, “you are not valuable.” “You are not worthy of my respect.” Respecting others is a silent way to express our feelings for them. It’s … Continue reading Respect
Dear Alzheimer’s disease, I hate you. I’ve always been taught not to hate things because it is so powerful, but you are the lone thing I truly despise. You’re ugly, relentless and my biggest fear. You’re welcomed by no one and 44 million people have been affected by you worldwide. You’ve damaged over 5.4 million … Continue reading Dear Alzheimer’s…
Twitter. Facebook. LinkedIn. Do those words excite and energize you? Or do they confuse and scare you? A recent study by NAR suggests that your comfort level with these new media channels could have a huge impact on your work performance as a salesperson and an even larger impact on your ability to remain relevant … Continue reading Staying Relevant
Picture yourself standing in the middle of a crowded stadium. You’re in the heat of competition in front of 100,000 screaming fans, and at least half of them aren’t cheering for you. Some of that 50 percent even hate you. They don’t just hate you, they are letting you know why and precisely how much they despise … Continue reading Haters
I think most who know me know that I am in the real estate business. As a REALTOR, you are business owner. As a business owner, you always need to have your eye on the big picture. It’s up to you to be aware of potential opportunities and threats and to determine the direction that … Continue reading Details
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