leadership: Leave a trail - 01/20/10 01:04 PM
I have escaped from home for a few days and yes, you've guessed it. I'm staying at a Marriott.  "Leave a trail of genius" is the slogan or motto on Marriott notepads and is featured throughout the hotel on various brochures and paperwork.
This little phrase generated some rather serious reflection today.  I began to wonder about my legacy and if I even had one.  What do I want people to remember about me when I am no longer around? That is to say, when I've moved on, either from this mortal coil, or relocated to Costa Rica as per my … (5 comments)

leadership: Brenda Ballard:This Blog is 4 U and for WCR! - 04/22/09 12:22 AM
I am very grateful and yes, honored to have had this blog written with the focus on Women's Council and me!  We had a super meeting.  Valuable networking took place; I heard some referrals being made!
BB

I arrived in Raleigh today to be the guest speaker to the Women's Council of REALTORS General membership meeting. As I entered the Sheraton I felt like I was entering a great convention for REALTORS as I saw tons of great billboards and professional agents proudly wearing NAR badges... Before the presentation we were all asked to introduce who we were and where … (3 comments)

leadership: Insanity - 11/19/08 04:44 AM
Was just elected as Pres.elect of the Carteret County Assoc. of REALTORS!  I was president a million years ago in 1995!  This year, no one would step up and serve.  How sad!  So, I was convinced that even with everything else I'm doing, I could and should do this!  Volunteerism at it's best(worst).  You all need to keep this old gal in your hearts and prayers.  Who would have thought that at this stage of my life and career that there would still be a place at the table for a dinosaur.


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