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The Luxury of Empathy & Compassion

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Real Estate Agent with John L Scott Market Center 700512026

This is vitally important for all ages and anyone with a presence on the internet. Very well-written by two of my dearest friends and life coaches! Please remember to comment on Ron & Alexandra Seigel's original post.

Original content by Ron and Alexandra Seigel DRE00893924

 

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More often than not, when you a sell a home, it represents a life-changing event for the buyer and the seller.  It could be a death in the family, or relocation due to a career change, or a divorce, or perhaps a downsizing of empty nesters. Changes bring out heightened emotions. For this reason, as a luxury real estate marketing professional, being empathetic and compassionate when dealing with your clients can set you apart from the pact and make you feel good at the same time.

In a world that is so closely connected it is more important now than ever to practice empathy and compassion. One place that you can start practicing is within a cyber community or an online professional network. In particular, stay clear of snarky comments on blog posts, as they are the precursors of cyber-bullying. And, bullying affects us all! 

Even those who insist on being snarky need empathy and compassion. At the source of all snarky remarks is a soul in pain.  They do not need you to add fuel to their fire.  Their remarks, like traps, seek your agreement and intend to ensnare you.  If they succeed in luring you in you inevitably become co-conspirators in a deadly game that results in a dwindling spiral of low self-esteem.

Monica Lewinsky lived in our LA zip code when the tsunami of public shunning and chastisement pummeled her nearly to death (by suicide). During this time, we actually sat next to her in our favorite breakfast spot where we remember feeling her pain.

Sure she made a mistake. She fell in love with her boss who happened to be the President of the United States. But, the source of the bombardment of criticism was not just from her local community as it would have been decades before.  It flooded in from all corners of the earth and not just from broadcast media, i.e., from TV, newspaper or radio commentators profiting (through advertisement) or comedians looking for laughs to fortify their fame.  It also came thundering in from bloggers and ordinary snarky people, who were complete strangers, commenting on the Internet.

Talk about being branded, personally! Yet, through all this we are happy to say that Monica Lewinsky absolutely triumphed over her adversity.  This post was actually inspired by her 2015 Ted Talk called, “The Price of Shame” (which we highly recommend) where she speaks out against cyber-bullying. 

Monica stated that she would never have survived such an ordeal had it not been for the support of family, friends and some professional help. But, the most poignant moment of her talk was saying that it was the empathy and compassion of complete strangers that finally got her through.

We encourage you to join us in practicing empathy and compassion at every possible opportunity.  Let's use the same media to spread the good word about the "new" Monica and also this very important topic, because cyber-bullying affects us all. It is a luxury for you because it makes you feel good and these are qualities that exemplify the best in the business of marketing luxury real estate. 

Written by Ron & Alexandra Seigel-

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Comments (9)

Broker Patty Da Silva Da Silva
Green Realty Properties® - 954-667-7253 - Cooper City, FL
Top Listing Broker

Love the power couple. They always have the best advice in marketing and branding. Thanks for the reblog Gayle.

Mar 27, 2015 01:10 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Gayle,

Thanks for the reblog, and we appreciate your kind comments.  A

Mar 27, 2015 01:22 AM
Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert
Zion Realty - Gilbert, AZ
Broker/Owner of Zion Realty ZionRealtyAZ.com

I had missed this post so thank you for the re-blog Gayle. I stopped by the original and left my comments there as well!

Mar 27, 2015 01:53 AM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Gayle, Empathy and compassion are both so important and many folks need qa lot of both.   I agree with their blog. Snarky remarks do not belong on any post.

Thank you for your comment plus story on my Throwback post. I was sorry to hear about the man dying but it was wonderful his dog got a good home with your efforts. 

Mar 27, 2015 06:26 AM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Gayle,

 Great re-blog, I will stop by there blog and leave them a comment. I will listen to the video now!

Mar 27, 2015 07:01 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

I am so glad to view the video...Monica is a great speaker and brings a great message to us all.

Mar 27, 2015 07:32 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hi Gayle. I loved this. Now off to tell Alexandra and Ron.

Mar 27, 2015 10:16 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

I'd missed this - off to their blog post. And, isn't this the truth? Folks who need to beat somebody else up over a mistake must have some dirty laundry in their own closets. 

Mar 28, 2015 01:30 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

I think that Monica overcame a monumental obstacle. Not sure I could be this strong. 

Mar 29, 2015 03:56 AM