Big Picture Thinking

Now that summer is in full swing, let’s talk about vacation for moment, shall we? How many vacation days have you taken so far this year? And I don’t mean the kind where you have a couple days off to…
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At some point in your career as a real estate executive assistant, you may consider quitting. Over the years, I’ve witnessed many executive assistants quit for various reasons, and I’ve counseled assistants who are thinking about quitting. It’s a very…
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I can’t iterate enough how important it is for you and your team to get outside the office and experience the world together. And I don’t just mean going out to lunch as a team. If you read The Five…
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I came across this piece of advice today, “Accept chaos as a pre-existing condition, and avoid struggling against it.” As executive assistants in real estate, we are going to experience chaos on a daily basis. There’s no getting around it….
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Did the title of this post catch your attention? I first heard this concept through an interview with Gene Rivers on The ONE Thing Podcast and I it really caught my attention and made me think. My first thoughts were, “Well I’m…
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What is a strategic partnership? According to a 2013 article on Forbes.com, “A strategic partner is another business with whom you enter into an agreement that aims to help both of you achieve more success.” What I’d like to point…
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I came across this post in the Executive Assistants Mastermind – KW Mega Teams Facebook group which asks about the DISC profile: I’m a Director of Operations with a High S. The more I grow into my position, the more I…
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Here’s the truth. No one ever accomplished anything by sitting on their couch watching TV. We already know this, but sometimes, we need reminding. We forget you see. I need reminding too. That’s why I printed this graphic and framed…
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