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Disciplined Thinking

Lead Change Blog

Since my most current challenges revolve around shifting my professional focus toward the world of real estate, the examples that come to mind to illustrate these three areas will relate to that particular and very personal transition. Discipline comes at a cost in terms of time, energy, and assets. SELF-DISCIPLINE. IN SHORT ….

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Let’s Put the Agent Back in Change Agent

Change Starts Here

We instigate change and keep the energy going to see the change come to fruition. Like an insurance agent, a real estate agent, or a secret agent, a change agent is one who is empowered to act on behalf of another. We abide by a code of ethics, and implement good practices to the best of our ability. The Profession.

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Before You Open a Business…

Leading Blog

Business ownership consumes large quantities of time and mental energy, even after it’s running well and succeeding. It consumed so much time and energy that I didn’t have much left for anything else. How does owning a business fit into your overall life plan? What are your motivations for wanting to own your business?

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You Really Can Change Your Reputation at Work

Harvard Business Review

Or should you focus your energy on changing your ways? Then pour your energy into building a standing that you think is more reflective of your actual self. Arvin Sahakian, a real estate broker, was rushing to finish a database project on deadline when a colleague called to ask if he could help him figure out a problem with Excel.