The 7 Key Traits of Successful Real Estate Executives
As the real estate industry continues to evolve and grow, the role of executives within the field becomes increasingly important. Successful real estate executives possess a variety of skills and traits that allow them to lead their teams and drive success. In this blog post, we will explore the seven key traits of successful real […]
How to Maintain Open Communication in the Workplace
Good communication is a cornerstone of successful businesses. Team members collaborate with one another, and departments act in harmony working toward common goals. If members of your organization are not communicating openly, your business is not running as efficiently as it could be. Open communication is about much more than a harmonious office. Yes, constructive […]
What Do Millennials Want in a Job?
Many stereotypes exist about millennials, particularly when it comes to how they work. Some employers fall into the trap of thinking they can woo millennials with a dog-friendly office building stocked with fair trade coffee and craft beer. Sure, those little perks are nice; however, research from Harvard Business Review finds millennials seek much more […]
How to Help Employees Find Meaning in Their Work
If you ask people on the verge of retirement about themselves, the first thing they’ll probably tell you is what they do for a living. “Oh, me? I’m a lawyer.” If you ask the youngest people in the workforce about themselves, they tend to give you a more detailed response. “Oh, me? I scuba dive, […]
10 Easy Ways to Recognize Employees
Recognition is a critical component to job satisfaction. People can only pat themselves on the back for so long before they need someone else to do it for them. Employee recognition needs to be tailored to an organization’s culture, but more importantly, it needs to be customized to the recognized employee. You may hear bashful, […]
How to Give Employees Autonomy
How to Give Employees Autonomy When you hire an employee, you bring aboard that person’s passion, enthusiasm, and creativity. Your job as a manager is to unleash it on the tasks and projects your organization needs done. All too often, managers neglect the unique attributes each person brings to a job and resort to telling […]
How to Incentivize Your Employees without Money
People like to think that if the boss gave them a huge raise they’d work harder and be more productive. Probably not. In reality, money is a poor motivator. Financial rewards need to be substantial to actually influence an employee’s motivation. The raises and bonuses most employers give simply don’t meet the 5% to 7% […]
5 Tips for Managing a Remote Team
The workforce is changing. Over 70% of white-collar professionals work remote at least once a week. Despite the upsides of having remote teams, managing them and maintaining the same level of collaboration as you see with a traditional office can be a job in and of itself. Sometimes you need to walk to a colleague’s […]
6 Ways to Build a Dynamite Team
You need people to get things done. If a task requires more than one person to complete, it demands teamwork. Lack of cooperation kills productivity, so it is important for employers to know how to build a team. Following these six ways to build a dynamite team will set your organization on the right path […]
Do You Micromanage?
Stop Micromanaging When you micromanage your team, you’re essentially saying, “I don’t trust you enough to do your job.” Micromanaging is a morale killer and will put your employees on the fast track to another job. Here are 3 tips to ensure you’re not micromanaging: Over articulate instructions and expectations: make sure you’re employee knows what the […]
How to Be a Better Listener
Be a Better Listener He/she who speaks first loses, right? Not necessarily. If you find yourself in a role talking to customers and clients, it pays to be a smooth talker. It also pays to be an effective listener. Here are a few tips for becoming a better listener. The acronym is fittingly named I.L.I.S.T.E.N. Intention – make sure […]
What Kind of Manager Are You?
Are You a 10-90 Kind of Manager? We’re not talking about a 1090 tax form. We’re talking about a management mentality focusing 10% on work and 90% on people. Clearly, this is not an exact science. It’s all about management balance. While you certainly need a level of technical expertise as a manager, you also need […]
