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This year has forced some changes. Change can be good if you get in front of change and lead the change. There are basically three ways to react to change, be excited and look for the opportunity, just accept it and go with it, or resist. I would encourage you as business leader to look for the o...

This is my second gratitude post in response to Jeff Dowler, CRS 's November challenge.  I am thankful for Active Rain for many reasons but would like to point out five that come to mind.  This is a unique blogging platform but what really makes it unique is the people.First – I was invited and s...

Do you think that the word sustainability simply means green?  Think again. Staying in business is a big topic right now. We can call this sustainability.Sustainability means different things to different different people.  I am struck today by Barbara Todaro 's post on Teams and Exit Strategy.  ...

I am happy to participate in Jeff Dowler, CRS ’s November 2020 challenge.  I am grateful for my clients.  I love what I do, and I build relationships with each client.  Thinking back over the year I am reminded of at least 5 things that I have learned from my clients as I help them create more su...

Now is the time to find new team members for your Westchester County NY business .  People have been laid off and this usually the time people buy franchises, start business, or decide to sell.  Even if you won't be paying a salary wouldn't you want to find the most qualified? Maybe you will rece...

Westchester employers are working on plans for rebuilding business after the pandemic. This will require the best and most productive employees on their team. You then need to develop your employees so that they can produce better results. Your employees really want opportunities to grow and deve...

It is now the height of fall here in Armonk New York.  This is a shot from our front yard.The green leaves are still on the Canadian Maple tree but the bright yellow leaves are now covering the lawn.  Our area always has bright fall colors.Fall is a very colorful time of year.  Soon the trees wil...

Would you agree that the retention of knowledge is essential to your organization’s growth and success? Working a at peak performance levels is dependent on the application of knowledge which requires people to retain ever more information. At the same time financial constraints makes it very imp...

This is my third post for the October challenge hosted by Anna Banana Kruchten CRB, CRS, Broker, Instructor and Carol Williams .  My first post related to what I was doing professionally in my personal business because of the pandemic.  Then my second post was about changes I had made in my perso...

George S. Patton said, “Don't tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results.”As a broker or a team leader how to you communicate what needs to be done? Do you delegate with confidence or are you a micro manager?Once you hire employees your job bec...