We are all leaders, no matter where we are, no matter what we do. Some of us lead teams, and some work alone, but we are all leaders in our communities.
“For effective leadership, compassion must be combined with wisdom, i.e. leadership competence and effectiveness. This often requires giving tough feedback, making hard decisions that disappoint people, and, in some cases, laying people off. Showing compassion in leadership can’t come at the expense of wisdom and effectiveness. You need both. The authors have gathered data from 15,000 leaders in more than 5,000 companies that span nearly 100 countries, showing that leaders exhibit four different leadership styles that reflect different mixes of wisdom and compassion, and the lack thereof. The optimal style is wise compassionate leadership and the authors provide tips and advice on achieving the right balance.”
We can take the HBR research one step further by adding empathy too… Compassion is the ability to feel for another living being. Empathy is the ability to not only understand another’s feelings but to put yourself in their shoes and imagine what they’re going through.
To be an effective leader, leaders need to be compassionate, wise, and empathetic. When all three are in balance even the tough decisions support what is best for everyone.
Compassionate Leadership Is Necessary — but Not Sufficient | Harvard Business Review
Mail This
“Are you running any direct mail campaigns? If not, you may want to think about starting. “Direct mail feels outdated. But direct mail is still a great way to reach your audience, grab their attention, and connect with them on a personal level… But the data is undeniable. Direct mail is still effective, and using it is a game-changer for any serious marketer.”
13 Reasons Why Direct Mail Isn’t Dead | Neil Patel
Hold On!
“Having your home offer rejected doesn’t have to mean it’s back to renting. In fact, if you play your cards right, you might just be able to turn that rejection around—or at least learn from the experience and come back a stronger candidate the next time.”
3 Big Reasons Your Home Offer Was Rejected—and How To Play It Right Next Time | Realtor.com
Common Interest
“While homebuyer appetite remains robust, the scarce inventory has effectively put a limit on how much higher sales can increase. Unfortunately, the record low supply combined with strong demand means home prices are rapidly escalating and eroding the benefits of the low mortgage rate environment.”
Mortgage rates fall to new record low at 2.71% | Housingwire
Winning Engagement
“Client engagement has always been a key pillar to success for real estate agents. COVID-19 has made it even more crucial. In the age of Zoom calls, work-from-home situations, and social distancing, the businesses that win are those that are able to build genuine connections with clients. Let’s break down some of the ways you can engage with your clients and sell more houses.”
5 strategies for getting more clients without meeting face to face | Inman
Son of A Beach
“The Olympic gold medalist Shaun White didn’t really reach the podium with his latest sale. The legendary snowboarder recently sold his Malibu beach Craftsman for $8 million.”
Shaun White Takes a Rare Loss With $8M Sale of Malibu Beach Pad | Realtor.com
