No one likes to share bad news. However, to be succesful in business and life it is sometimes necessary to share bad news. It is vital to do it the right way. So, please check out these practical tips to sharing bad news taken from an article by Erika Andersen: How Great Leaders Deliver Bad News. Check out Erika Andersen’s latest book, Leading So People Will Follow.
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Happy Easter From The Lester Wilkins Mortgage Team
I hope you and your family have a blessed and Happy Easter!
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Read. More.
This year I have decided to read more. So, I am going to start a book club. If you are interested in joining let me know. These are the books I am reading.
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Happy Holidays!
From everyone at the Lester Wilkins Mortgage Team: Merry Christmas and a prosperous and safe 2015!
Friday, November 14, 2014
Sunday, April 27, 2014
Some Productive Ways to Use Your Free Time
On the rare occasion that you have some extra time on your hands with no pressing obligations, you can be really productive. Avoid the guilt of wasting the precious free time by applying the following tips.
1. Create a To Read File. Clip magazine articles you want to read. Print the interesting email or report you received, but don't have time for now. Place them in a folder called "Reading File." Keep it with you and whenever you have a chunk of time, such as in the waiting room at the Dr. Office, you will have some quick reading.
2. Create a Calls List. Create a list with non-urgent phone calls you need to make. Take it with you everywhere. Whenever, you have a free minute you can check off a bunch of those calls in a short amount of time. As a bonus tip, include the contacts' phone numbers on your list.
3. Create an Email List. Most of us have smart phones. If you take the time to make a list of emails you need to make and keep the list with you, it will prove to be extremely useful. You can knock out quite a few emails with little effort while you are waiting for your oil to be changed, for instance.
4. Create a to Listen File. I store MP3's and voicemails in hear for later review. I love this for the commute to work. You will too.Bonus Tip:In our digital world this can all be done on your smart phone. I suggest using Evernote. If you need any help with this please do not hesitate to give me a call.
Friday, April 18, 2014
The Top Curb Appeal Blunders
From HGTV's FrontDoor.com we've identified the top curb appeal "killers" and what to do about them. How many of these have you seen lately?
1. The Brown Thumb — Gardens rarely look good out of season, and artificial flowers are tacky. Make sure to clear dead debris and prune back overgrowth.
2. The Obstacle Course — Visitors shouldn't have to jump the miniature statues, spin around the lawn ornaments, and then leap sixteen plastic toys. Keep the lawn free and clear.
3. Haul the Decks — Old or mismatched patio furniture should be thrown out. Leave only what showcases the best use of space.
4. Car Trouble? Cars parked in the driveway telegraph a small house with a packed garage—not to mention being a photo faux pas.
5. Like a bad neighbor — If the neighbor hasn't mowed his lawn in six months, offer to do it for him. Neighborhood perceptions matter as much as the house itself.
6. Overtime pay not included — Yes, that garden can feed the entire block year round, but for a new buyer with no gardening experience, it's a high-maintenance nightmare. User-friendly is key!
7. Sour eye-candy — Sellers focus on those features they've grown to love—buyers always seem to notice rust, weathering, and dilapidation.
8. That's a mailbox? Replace or remove worn, crooked, outdated, or mismatched exterior features.
9. Fascia Facelift — A fresh coat of paint, especially a neutral color on siding with touches of color on the door and shutters, can do wonders on a budget.
1. The Brown Thumb — Gardens rarely look good out of season, and artificial flowers are tacky. Make sure to clear dead debris and prune back overgrowth.
2. The Obstacle Course — Visitors shouldn't have to jump the miniature statues, spin around the lawn ornaments, and then leap sixteen plastic toys. Keep the lawn free and clear.
3. Haul the Decks — Old or mismatched patio furniture should be thrown out. Leave only what showcases the best use of space.
4. Car Trouble? Cars parked in the driveway telegraph a small house with a packed garage—not to mention being a photo faux pas.
5. Like a bad neighbor — If the neighbor hasn't mowed his lawn in six months, offer to do it for him. Neighborhood perceptions matter as much as the house itself.
6. Overtime pay not included — Yes, that garden can feed the entire block year round, but for a new buyer with no gardening experience, it's a high-maintenance nightmare. User-friendly is key!
7. Sour eye-candy — Sellers focus on those features they've grown to love—buyers always seem to notice rust, weathering, and dilapidation.
8. That's a mailbox? Replace or remove worn, crooked, outdated, or mismatched exterior features.
9. Fascia Facelift — A fresh coat of paint, especially a neutral color on siding with touches of color on the door and shutters, can do wonders on a budget.
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