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You Cannot Not Communicate
Whether you realize it or not, you are communicating ALL the time. Most of us have heard the statistic that some 87 percent of communication…
October 9, 2008
The Full Story
“Imagination is more important than knowledge.” ~ Albert Einstein I’d heard this quote and, to be blunt, always thought it pretty stupid. Sure, imagination…
September 23, 2008
Leadership in the Breach
The Collier Companies operates student housing. One of the critical factors with student housing is the annual “turnover” every August, where 60 percent or more…
September 19, 2008
Going to the Mountain Top
To me, the phrase “Going to the Mountain Top” means going to a quiet place, a place of reflection, peace, and solitude where you can…
September 12, 2008
“Powerhouse Principles: The Billionaire Blueprint for Real Estate Success” by Jorge Perez
“Powerhouse Principles” is an entertaining read for the professional and an instructive read for the beginning real estate investor. For those who do not follow…
September 3, 2008
Always Present Options: Focus on what you can do, rather than what you can’t do
“It is a central tenet of the Marines’ war fighting philosophy that each subordinate must provide options to his boss——tell him what you can do,…
August 21, 2008
Responsible = Response Able
When you are “response able” you are able to choose your response. No “But I had no other choice.” No arguing for your weakness, no…
August 18, 2008
Debt: Friend or Foe?
Debt: Friend or Foe? In some respects this is a silly question. I might as well ask “Food: Friend or Foe?” In moderation, consumed intelligently,…
August 7, 2008
“I intend to” vs “Immediate I have”: Empowerment and win-win performance agreements
Empowerment has been globally defined as “the process of increasing the capacity of individuals or groups to make choices and to transform those choices into…
August 4, 2008
Take a Deep Breath. Stretch.
Breathing is one of the most under-noticed, under-rated body functions. Yet there is a lot of power in controlling your breathing. “Take a deep breath.”…
July 29, 2008
In Memory of Courtland Alden Collier
Courtland Alden Collier passed away Thursday, July 17, 2008, just before 3 o’clock in the afternoon. Here is the text of Nathan’s prepared remarks for…
July 28, 2008