Business Depot – Operating in Difficult Times

No one will escape. We are all going to be impacted.  The world is currently faced with a crisis COVID-19 or Coronavirus. This is not only a health threat but it is rapidly developing into a financial threat which will have a big impact on business. We are uncertain on when it’s going to end so for that reason now is the time to be … Continue reading Business Depot – Operating in Difficult Times

Where the Motivation Comes From

As an eight-time finalist of the REIQ Salesperson of the Year and former winner in 2015, it certainly seals the deal for Brett Andreassen as one of the industry’s top residential real estate performers.   Who or what motivates him?   Continue reading Where the Motivation Comes From

Pick A Skill That Needs Some Work

Taking out this year’s win for REIQ Residential Salesperson of the Year Award was Brett Andreassen of Plum Property in Toowong.   We talk to him about what he is working on to improve.   Continue reading Pick A Skill That Needs Some Work

It Is Never Too Early or Too Late

It is award season around the country.  A time when the industry comes together to acknowledge its top achievers.  The 2020 REIQ Awards for Excellence were held recently and we talk to the top salesperson in the state about a skill he wished he had developed earlier.   Continue reading It Is Never Too Early or Too Late

Get Curious

Being stagnant is a red flag in promoting effective leadership. How often are you prepared to challenge what you do to see if there is a better way. If you are not doing, that then maybe it is time to “break something.”   Continue reading Get Curious

Be Visible

Understanding the behavior of your people and being empathic towards their issues is very critical. We know about culture in a team, but how good is your culture of care? Peter talks about really listening and being there at the moment you are most needed.   Continue reading Be Visible

Develop Yourself to Develop Others

Continuous search on how to improve oneself to be an instrument in transforming others is a good sign of leadership. Peter tells us about a book that John Knight from Business Depot suggested he should read. Hear Peter talks about “The 5 dysfunctions of a Team” by Patrick Lencioni.   Continue reading Develop Yourself to Develop Others

Do Your Actions Measure up?

Your words are powerful and they should match with your behavior. Mixed messages deliver a killer blow to a team. Everything you do and say must be in line with your message to the team.   Continue reading Do Your Actions Measure up?

Get comfortable with ‘uncomfortable’

No one learns in an easy market. There is always growth in discomfort, and if you want to achieve the peak performance within your business, you need to stretch yourself at your full potential. Wrapping up the week is James Pratt with his discussion on how to get comfortable with ‘uncomfortable.’ Topic – Take-aways from iTalk New York Mentor – James Pratt   Continue reading Get comfortable with ‘uncomfortable’