motivation: Sleep Tight Friends. You Will Need It. - 03/11/12 12:33 PM
Well, I don't know about you but. This weekend sure went by fast. 
This is your friendly reminder to hit the sack. 
We have a busy week ahead of us. 
You have one week to turn your business around. 
See you in the am. 
Ness 
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motivation: Devise a Rockin’ Realtor Team Part 5: Motivate Your Unmotivated Team - 01/11/11 03:55 AM
A while ago I wrote a blog post "5 Killer Steps to Motivate your Unmotivated Real Estate Team". I wanted to include part of this blog post in this series because I think motivation is a huge necessity.
It might be difficult to keep yourself motivated. Never mind the thought of trying to do the same for a group of people that are looking to you for direction. Talk about accountability eh?
Motivation is a Driving Force for Your Team
In the beginning stages you might find it extremely easy to motivate yourself and your team. Your team is new, you're … (0 comments)

motivation: A Mouse Teaches Us a Lesson…Never Give Up! - 12/09/10 04:45 AM
Don’t Give Up!
I recently attended the Buffini and Company Turning Point Seminar in Toronto. While there, Brian showed us this awesome video. I just had to share it with you.
It will certainly make you laugh.
But more importantly, it is a little reminder to never give up. Follow your heart. Achieve your dreams.
I believe in you.
 
 
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motivation: 3 Fundamental Business Lessons Taught by My 4 Year Old Nephew - 11/22/10 03:46 AM
Today's Business Lesson is Brought to You by My Four Year Old Nephew...
My nephew has been staying at my house for the last little while.  He is four.  He has an inquisitive mind and full of life.
In the time I have spent with him, I have realized some fundamental elements about life through his eyes and how it relates to running my own business.
What Can We Learn From My Four Year Old Nephew?
1.       Each Day is Anew. Everyone is Unique. 
Every morning life is an adventure for this child. He treats people uniquely and doesn't get overwhelmed … (2 comments)

motivation: 5 Killer Steps to Motivate Your Unmotivated Real Estate Team - 10/31/10 03:09 PM
I recently performed an assessment on a real estate team. I was hired to interview the team members, explore their daily activities and discuss their views on the team's performance as a whole.
I spent the majority of the day with each team member. I asked questions, I observed, but mostly, I listened. It was easy for me to take on this role as I had no prior connection to the team. I went in with an open mind and listened impartially as each member openly discussed their trials and tribulations.
I uncovered two factors that severely affected the team's performance
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motivation: INSTANT GRATIFICATION! You have to check out this video - 08/19/10 04:54 PM
You know, it never ceases to amaze me how often or how easy it is to forget the true blessing we share in life everyday. How grateful we should be and thankful for all of the little things we all too often take for granted. Think you're having a bad day? Feeling stressed? Feeling like you need a break? I urge you to take that break right this very moment. Watch this short clip about a very incredible and inspiration man. I will tell you - it put everything back into perspective for me today. Life doesn't seem so difficult or … (6 comments)

motivation: The 7 Keys to Effective Leadership - 11/11/09 03:59 AM
Every morning I receive an email from the awesome people over at www.Motivationinaminute.com. I recently received an email that was entitled: The 7 Keys to Effective Leadership.
Everyone wants to be a leader. Everyone wants to make a difference in one area or another. I enjoyed the simplicity of these 7 steps and thought I would share them with you. 
This is what I received in the email:
WHAT GIVES A MAN OR WOMAN THE RIGHT TO LEAD?
It certainly isn't gained by election or appointment. Having position, title, rank, or degrees doesn't qualify anyone to lead other people. And the … (6 comments)

motivation: What Motivates You? - 12/17/08 04:00 AM
I remember many years ago, I was searching for my first apartment. I wanted something special that I could call my own.  While I was out apartment searching, I was shown this one particular apartment that although I didn't rent, it has stayed with me.
At the time, I thought the person who had lived there was extremely weird.  On almost every surface in the apartment, there was a stickly note with a comment written on it. For example; On the mirror in the bathroom the note said "You're beautiful!", on one kitchen cupboard, the note read "You deserve it!".  There must … (0 comments)