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Have Patience With Your Team
It takes time and effort to teach your team new skills.
As a leader, it’s important to be patient with your employees as they learn new skills. Teaching is a process and it often requires trial and error (and lots of gritting your teeth!) before your employees catch on...
Using Your Career As An Avoidance Tactic
Have you ever been told that you work too much?
Do you agree but aren't sure how to stop?
If so, it may be worth considering that you might be using your career as an avoidance tactic.
Sometimes, people who work a lot might be trying to avoid things in th...
It's No Better at the Top
Have you progressed up the property management ladder only to find - it’s no better at the top?
You may feel like the burden of responsibility has become heavier now that you've advanced higher in property management. You're now dealing with more complex decisions and l...
High-Achieving Property Managers Tend to "Do It All"
“I know I could teach my team how to do this - but it’s just faster if I do it myself.”
Have you said this?
Property managers often struggle to find the time to get everything done. It doesn’t help that they often feel that no one can do it a...
What is Unconcious Competence?
Have you ever met someone who is really good at something - and they don't even know it?
Have you ever considered that that person might be you?
Oftentimes, we get so good at a particular skill that we’re no longer aware of it. Sadly, this can result in additional...
Property Managers are Ambitious
Most of the property managers that I know are high achievers. They're go-getters. They're ambitious.
They don't just meet the requirements of their job descriptions, they exceed them. They don't hesitate to put in extra hours.
Typically, they have a keen eye for de...
What is Analysis Paralysis?
Do you ever find yourself stuck in your head, thinking about all the things that could go wrong? If so, you're not alone. Many of us tend to dwell on negativity and what-ifs, which can prevent us from getting things done.
Granted, it's our responsibility as property ma...
Property Managers Need Someone Who Understands
Have you ever tried to tell a friend or family member about your crazy day on site… and they just don’t get it? I feel you.
I remember I once told my boyfriend about my day when 56 cars were broken into overnight. His response was, “That doesn’t sound...
Managing the Business of Doing Business
As property managers, every decision we make is based on if the numbers make sense.
When choosing, we assess whether or not the value that will be gained justifies the investment (not to mention the time, energy, and capacity of your team).
There are so m...
Putting Yourself On The Backburner
As property managers, it's difficult to find time for ourselves. We get overwhelmed with the demands of managing properties while still trying to pursue our dreams and aspirations. It's easy to put off those goals because we want to do them perfectly, yet that d...
How to Advocate for Your Needs at Work
In episode #35 of the Addicted to Busy Podcast, we dive into an important aspect of our work lives: learning what your job is trying to teach you. By confronting discomfort and advocating for our needs, we unlock valuable life lessons and lead more satisfying...
Why You Should Stop Putting Yourself Last
In this game-changing episode of the Addicted to Busy podcast, we're diving deep into the major issue that plagues so many driven property managers: How to Stop Putting Yourself Last.
You see, most managers frantically search for solutions in planners, p...
