How to Lead Powerful, Cohesive Teams & Do Away With Discordant Groups
Recently I was approached by a very talented young man who was growing a strong business in the real estate industry. He said he has observed others having difficulty in retaining both employees and agents on their teams and is determined to avoid the pitfalls of high...
Why Ignoring the Pareto Principle is Harmful to Your Business and Health
We all know the 80/20 rule, right? The Pareto Principle: Roughly 20% of what we focus on brings us 80% of our results. Is it easy to stay in the top 20%? No it is not. Without a plan and constant vigilance, people and events will constantly consume your time pulling...
How to Make a Lasting, Philanthropic Impact on Worthy Causes
Volunteer work, it’s a passion of mine. My belief is that we can ALL do something to help others. Some have time; others have money and no time. But, every one of us can and should contribute something. If everyone would focus on giving back in their local...
How to Help Your Employees Do Their Best Work
There are innumerable things one can do to encourage one’s team to greater success. Each employee is unique and needs different things from his/her boss, but these four action points can really make a massive difference for all of them no matter who they are. 1) Be...
We Can Change Lives – and That’s What Matters
Typically I am not prone to rants. However, today I feel an exception coming on... It is about changing lives. Why? Because that is what really matters. When people look at you as a leader they want to know 3 things: Do you care about me? Can I trust you?...
Ignoring These 4 Things? You Might as Well Say Goodbye to Your Employees
Is your company like a library? Libraries have books flying off the shelves into different eager readers’ hands daily when successful. Companies can be exactly like that with employees, except it is a sign of failure. These companies have new hires leave in a hurry...
How to Use Implicit Biases to Get What You Want, Including a Higher Pay Rate
Do you know what an implicit bias is? An implicit bias is a judgement you, yes you, hold against other people without even thinking about or knowing it. People ruthlessly judge each other all the time with these implicit biases. It comes quite naturally to human...
Follow This Timeline Starting the Week Before Your Interview & You’ll Knock it Out of the Park!
Congratulations! You got the interview. After the initial excitement has worn off, you will probably end up feeling nervous or anxious. There is no need for that, however. Tell yourself out loud, yes actually do this, “If I prepare beforehand, I will be prepared and...
Women & Presentation: How Your Looks Affect Your Pay
Women don’t have it easy in today’s world. Sexism is rampant and it shows in countless ways. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, sexism is defined as, “behavior, conditions, or attitudes that foster stereotypes of social roles based on sex.” Women have been...
Women, Rid Your Vocabulary of These Words If You Want Confidence
Being direct is difficult when confidence is lacking. Before we go on talking about confidence, let’s get on the same page about its definitions. Confidence means: the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust. the state of feeling...