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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...

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...

Embracing Challenges Can Promote Growth 

Are you feeling overwhelmed with responsibilities and thinking you can't possibly handle one more challenge? Well, get ready, because we're about to prove that embracing new challenges could be exactly what you need to break out of your rut and reach...

What is a Humble Brag? 

Are you ever in a situation where your colleague posts something on social media and it seems like they are bragging but they do so in a subtle, humble way? This phenomenon is known as "humble brag." It can often come off as disingenuous and insincere. 

In the...

Do You Experience Office Drama?

Do you think Mean Girls are just a high school drama trope — those cliquey girls who love to boss everyone else around at the expense of productivity? Think again. Sadly, their bullying tactics don’t go away when high school is over. Many property...

Why Your Reactions to Emotions are Important 

Property managers have a lot on their plate. Between managing budgets, payroll, and staff all while tending to tenants' needs and concerns, things can get overwhelming - fast! 

But there’s something else you need to factor in if...

Why Doesn't Taking Time Off Feel Good?

Being a property manager can be incredibly stressful, with property managers often sacrificing themselves and going above and beyond to keep their teams on track. But, too many property managers find themselves worrying about taking time off work, even when...

Does Venting Help? 
If you're a property manager, chances are you've had to deal with your fair share of tenant problems. Maybe a pipe has burst, or there's been a break-in. Whatever the problem may be, it's important to remember that venting about it isn't going to solve anything. Instead,...

Feelings are Messy 

"Feelings are messy and they can get in the way of professional success." 

That's why so many managers try to push them aside and focus on logical decision-making instead. But here's the thing: ignoring your feelings is a huge mistake.

How to Use Feelings to Your...

High Performing Property Managers

When I think of some of the most successful property managers I know, they’re real go-getters. They set big goals, they volunteer in property management associations, they put in long hours and they pride themselves on exceeding expectations. 

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What is Coaching 

Working with me is a lot like working with an athletic coach. All coaches have the same goal in mind: Win the game. 

But, in order to create a winning team, they don’t just play the game over and over again. They train. 

• They scope out the challenges
• They...

A Starting Fact and What It Means for You 

“In a study of consultants by Erin Reid, a professor at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business, managers could not tell the difference between employees who actually worked 80 hours a week and those who just pretended to....