Never Stop Learning Strive to never allow yourself to stop soaking up knowledge! Don’t fall into the trap of thinking that you know everything there is to know about your field. When you’re of the mindset that your time as a student never truly ends, you open up a world of possibilities for yourself and for your business.
Make More of Yourself Are you truly committed to achieving success in business, or just along for the ride? Every person reading this will have a different answer concerning what motivates them, but the common thread (and best way to motivate yourself when you may lack direction or confidence) is that you are working towards a...
I am so saddened by the news that Blair Chapin, the daughter of our friends Susan and Roger Chapin, has passed after her long and hard fought battle with Sanfilippo syndrome. Despite her short time here, she left a lasting impact on each person she knew and on the disease that she and her family have...
Learn to Communicate Confidence to Your Team One of the most fundamental aspects of leadership is confidence. Whether you’re leading a college baseball team or a Fortune 500 company, it’s important to communicate in a way that instills confidence in your peers. Confident leaders have a clear picture of where they’d like the team to...
HOAs Gone Haywire Part V: How To Use… And Not Use… Social Media As A Part Of HOA Or COA Communications Social media has officially invaded the American consciousness. It’s nearly impossible to enter any public space without seeing at least one person Snapchatting, Facebooking, Tweeting, or Instagramming their surroundings. Naturally, social media is entering the...
It’s the first Friday of March, which means it’s National Employee Appreciation Day. Thank you to each and every team member under all of The Melrose Corporation’s subsidiaries for helping make the wheels turn every single day. Your hard work is very much appreciated today — and every day!
When “I Don’t Know” Is an Answer Credibility is key in the business world. It’s imperative for leaders to know what they’re talking about and to speak with conviction, but no one expects you to know the answer to every question every time. The good news is that, when faced with a question you weren’t expecting, there are ways to respond without...
How Relationships Can Work For You By now you know that I strongly believe in the power of the business relationship. While it’s unrealistic to expect everyone on your team to be all things to all people, we can leverage our relationships to make the most of our connections. The goal isn’t to make numerous surface-level connections. Rather, focus...
Time as an Asset As an entrepreneur, your time can easily be your most valuable asset. The sooner you learn to recognize its worth, the better off you’ll be! When you’re developing and growing your business, there are no office hours or days off. You and you alone are responsible for the success or...
