Distinguished Panels Stink! And Maybe You Too! - 12/23/11 11:51 AM
 
Ever go to a real estate convention or association luncheon where they have a session or luncheon with a "panel of experts?"
Along with the "distinguished" panelists will be a moderator that asks timely questions. The panelists are clearly important and knowledgeable people. You may have been one of these panelist. The questions are usually about a specific topic, often related to a specific industry, market or region of the country.
What a waste. The problem is not really the main topic or theme. These are usually timely and important. I’ve seen recent panels about the local economy, new laws, the … (3 comments)

Did You Think I Was Listening? - 12/21/11 03:10 PM
 
I recently saw a young man wearing a t-shirt that said, “It’s funny how you think I’m listening.”
There are times I believe we all deserve such a t-shirt. Not because it is funny but because of how often we poorly communicate. We are all guilty of not listening at times. We're thinking of what to say to clients instead of hearing their concerns. We daydream or think about our problems or the upcoming weekend. We pretend to listen while checking Facebook and texting.
I believe one of the reasons that video telephones have yet to become mainstream is that … (32 comments)

The Danger of Ad Hoc - 12/15/11 10:06 AM
We've all seen the real estate agent, broker or lender that ran their deals by the "seat of their pants." They often think they are a hero. But don't you usually think they are a mess and a time-waster? Really, admit it.
The ability to think is important. At times, the ability to think under pressure and adapt to change is even more important. However, just because someone important to a deal makes ad hoc decisions, does not always mean they get them right. And it does not mean their authority makes them beyond question.
For instance, I was at a recent large … (0 comments)