The fourth quarter of 2018 is in full swing, and as the economic news is coming in, many mortgage professionals are starting to prepare for a long, cold winter.
At critical points in our careers, we all face important questions and decisions:
What does it take to become an improved version of yourself? Perseverance, grit, and hard work towards an uncommon goal!
Is it that simple? Well, almost…
When you think about business growth, what comes to mind? Growth is good, businesses either grow or die. Growth when properly managed is essential to every business. There is plenty of opportunity in any market for growth. Go for it, take advantage of it, and have a plan to do it. Stretch yourself. Take on big challenges and goals – BHAG’s – that will excite you and the rest of the team. These 7 ingredients for growth have worked well in all industries:
As much as we try to create a winning morning routine, many of us check our email as soon as we wake up — and dive right into it. It’s the same for the president of the company as it is for the sales professional — we want to grow and improve, but unless we’re conscious of it, nothing changes.
We’ve all been there. That moment when we are experiencing internal conflict. Something in us just doesn’t feel right. Our spirit is unsettled. The situation might be one that was self-created, or it could be something that we’ve been pulled into. Regardless of the circumstance, we are sure that things aren’t as they should be.
Rarely is there ever one thing small-business leaders can do to succeed. But Michael Mazzeo, Paul Oyer, and Scott Schaefer, the authors of “Roadside MBA: Backroad Wisdom for Executives, Entrepreneurs, and Small Business Owners,” found that one of the best ways for small businesses to thrive is by excelling in activities that big businesses overlook. One of those areas is in knowing your customer, a skill that Chef Niki Nakayama has perfected.
Small-business owners are the heart and soul of their enterprises. Their actions and outlook directly impact those of their employees and customers. An efficient, confident business owner leads to a more successful small business. When these leaders feel like they’ve done everything in their power to build up their companies and are ready to take their careers to the next level, it’s time to invest in a small-business coach.
U.S. Founding Father Thomas Paine once said, “The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.”
Many of us have a clear picture of our life’s purpose. We may have even established our vision and plan for how to get there. Even with that clarity it is not uncommon for us to be uncertain about how to “move the needle” from one day to the next. (more…)
While the past year may have amplified it, the amount of change and uncertainty surrounding us has been steadily increasing for quite some time now. In fact, as soon as we get comfortable with something, it seems to inevitably change again. One thing we can count on not changing anytime soon is this amount and… Read More
As a leader, one-on-one meetings are one of the best tools you have to engage, coach, and develop your people. Executive Coach Todd Mosetter shares 4 tips to help you make the most of the time you have in your one-on-ones.
Learning to walk in someone else’s shoes or seeing things from their perspective can go a long way in generating harmony between people. However, like many things worth doing, it’s often easier said than done. Executive Coach Todd Mosetter shares one simple way to help change what you think and feel about those around you.
With the amount of information, distractions, and change surrounding us today, staying productive and focused is harder than it’s ever been. But for the people and organizations that have been able to figure it out, it has quickly become a competitive advantage. For the rest of us, it seems like a never-ending cycle of success… Read More
Get to know one of our newest coaches, Genena Armstrong! Genena joined our team as an Executive Coach earlier this year. Her warm, energetic personality, along with her decades of experience have made her a valuable addition to the Building Champions family. Learn more about her background and her coaching style in our Coach Interview… Read More
A common question our coaches get is—“How do I move from ‘I want to get this done’ to ‘I got this done?’” Coach Bill Hart walks you through an easy strategy to help you tackle and complete items on your list. It’s so simple and effective that you can start today!
A couple of years ago, Ken Perry shared a challenge he was undertaking. One push-up a day—add a push-up per day. As a bit of a competitive person at heart, it didn’t take long for me to accept the challenge myself. Sounded simple enough, especially in January. To be honest, it almost felt weird doing just one… Read More
“How are you doing?” It’s a common question—one that you probably ask at the start of every meeting. And regardless of what’s going on, the answers range from “fine” to “okay” and maybe even “busy.” However, as Executive Coach Todd Mosetter explains, if you want to be a leader who brings out the best in… Read More
Time is perishable, irreplaceable, and keeps moving forward whether we like it or not. So, how do we make the most of it? By identifying our priorities and using the four-category time management method.
Growing up as a TV fan in the ‘80s, I was forced to get comfortable with waiting. When my favorite show ended on Tuesday at 9 p.m. (like this one or this one), we were forced to wait 7 long days to see what happened next to the characters we loved. In that forced hiatus,… Read More