Feb. 10, 2009 - Shift Happens! Have YOU Shifted?

What are you doing differently this year? I’ve been talking with my coaching clients and the ones who are thriving have shifted into responding to the opportunities available right now instead of trying to return the “basics” and do more, harder, faster of what used to work.

Listen…..it is no longer 2006! That horse is out of the barn and is a long way away. If you want a pony to ride right now, you have to take a look at what is in the barn right now. Maybe it isn’t even a horse. Maybe it’s a giraffe or a mongoose. Chances are, it will take different riding skills that you used for the horse. What new skills do you need? What new way of serving your clients will bring them value?

Tuesday’s Borrowed Wisdom

"Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass...
it's about learning how to dance in the rain!"

Tuesday’s RESOURCES

My three favorite reads for shifting…

1. If you haven’t read Gary Keller’s book, Shift, it will give you insight into what kind of animal you are facing and how to ride it.

2. My amazing friend, Margaret Rome’s book, Real Estate The Rome Way, is one to highlight and bookmark as she shares her great ideas. If you haven’t had the opportunity to know (and be touched by) Margaret Rome personally, this book is the next best thing! This awesome woman shares the secrets and systems that have made her one of the best agents in the country. Whether you are a new agent or an experienced one, the gems and straight forward advice this book gives will help you succeed faster. With 11% of agents doing 89% of the business, you want to know what they know!

3. For another compelling perspective, get Bernice Ross’s Book that was the top selling book at the 2008 NAR Convention, Real Estate Dough. And if you really want to have some fun, get her Real Estate Dough Game. It’s a really fun card game that will help you hone your real estate negotiating skills.

If you are a female leader, Bernice’s 3rd Annual Awesome Females in Real Estate Conference is not to be missed: The theme this year is Navigating from Chaos to Opportunity.

You’ll be joining 100 of the most talented and inspiring women leaders in the country in Savannah, Georgia. It's guaranteed to be three great days of learning, networking, and fun.