Every two years, the Olympic Games remind us of something we sometimes forget in business. Individual talent is impressive. Teamwork is unstoppable. This year, both the U.S. Men’s and Women’s Olympic Hockey teams did something remarkable. They defeated heavily favored Canadian teams to win gold. On paper, Canada had the pedigree. The history. The star … Continue reading The Power of the Team
We’ve entered the final 60 days of the year. A stretch that always seems to arrive faster than expected. It’s a natural time to reflect on how far we’ve come and to look ahead at how we want to finish. This is the season where reflection meets action. It’s the time to pause long enough … Continue reading Joy in the Journey
Life is rarely without obstacles. Failure is an inevitable part of the journey toward achieving your goals, both personally and professionally. What truly defines us is how we respond to those failures. Resilience allows us to learn from disappointment, adjust our strategies, and turn setbacks into steppingstones toward growth and success. When you encounter an … Continue reading Turning Setbacks into Steppingstones
Every year, as we enter the final stretch of the calendar, I bring out a personal checklist I call my List of 20 Things. It’s a reminder to focus on small, intentional actions that add up to big results, in business, in health, and in life. These are the habits and mindsets that finish the … Continue reading 20 Things to Focus on in the Final 90 Days
Friendship is one of life’s greatest treasures. It is more valuable than wealth or status, because without true friends, life feels empty and unbalanced. Friends bring us connection, perspective, and joy, and they remind us that success means very little if it is lived in isolation. Think about it: in a world of billions of … Continue reading The Treasure of Friendship
Most who know me know that I am committed to the details. It’s in my DNA, something instilled in me early on by my father. As a business operator, you always need to keep your eye on the big picture. You must be alert to opportunities, aware of potential threats, and able to set a … Continue reading The Power of Details
What does it mean to take pride in your work?It’s not about showing off or proving something to others. It’s that subtle balance between humility and confidence. It’s the kind of work you do when no one’s looking. It’s striving for quality, not because your customer, manager, or colleagues will notice, but because it’s simply … Continue reading Taking Pride in Your Work
Over the past few months, we’ve come together in our regional meetings, not just to talk about market updates or sales strategies, but to talk about who we are and who we want to be as a company. These conversations have reminded me of something important: a great organization isn’t built solely on contracts, closings, or commission checks. It’s … Continue reading Living the Four Pillars
We’ve all heard the phrase, “I don’t work harder, I work smarter.” And while there’s merit in efficiency and leveraging tools or delegation, I’ll be honest—I think we’re starting to misuse that mantra. Working smart has its place. It helps streamline tasks, manage time, and avoid burnout. But let’s be clear: there is no substitute for hard work. … Continue reading The Power of a Hard Day’s Work
One of the most important mindset shifts a high-performing organization can make is replacing the word they with we. “They should fix this.”“They didn’t tell me.”“They need to be better.” Who exactly is they? At Intero, there is no they. There is only we. We are the culture.We are the standard.We are the solution. This mindset has been front and center … Continue reading There is No They – Only We
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