You have probably heard some of the seemingly ridiculous demands celebrities make in their contracts: Only Green M&Ms Backstage 1200 Thread Count Towels in the Bathroom Rose Scented Dressing Room Perhaps what is not so sensationally reported is why these demands have come to be in the first place.
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Lead With Integrity: The Vince Lombardi Leadership Model (Part III)
At the beginning of the last blog on leadership, I mentioned that character and integrity are closely woven together, often interchangeable, and are both based on moral qualities that one builds and develops inside themselves. However, there are subtle but significant differences between character and integrity. For instance, character is often referred to as being […]
On The Shoulders Of Giants: The Vince Lombardi Leadership Model (part II)
char·ac·ter (definition)* – ˈkerəktər/ – noun 1. The mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual. “running away was not in keeping with her character” in·teg·ri·ty (definition)* – inˈteɡrədē/ – noun 1. The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness. “he is known to be a man of integrity” (* web […]
What It Takes To Be Number One – The Vince Lombardi Leadership Model
Years ago I read What It Takes To Be #1, a book about Vince Lombardi written by possibly the closest person to him: his son, and while it may not be a long book it left a lasting impression on me. The book does an excellent job outlining Lombardi’s beliefs, habits, and character, but what […]
Santa Clarita or La Crescenta: where should we go next?
As everyone knows our slogan, motto, and tagline is Real Estate Redefined; however while that is common knowledge, the uninitiated often ask us how we are redefining real estate. Well, while I could sit here and write a 300 page book about everything we have done in the past six years I’ll try to sum […]
Los Angeles Realtors – Make JohnHart Your 2015 Resolution
New Year, New You! Stop thinking about where you are, and where you have been, and start thinking about where you need to be in order for Tomorrow to be even better than Today.
How To Prepare Your Move-Up Seller/Buyer When Buying and Selling at the Same Time
When the time comes for your client to sell their home and either downsize into a smaller property due to an ‘empty nest’, or move-up into a bigger home because of the expanding family – you will need to make sure your seller/buyer is prepared for the dual transaction which awaits.
Perception Is Reality
Perception is reality. This is a very simple, fundamental, and true phrase. I believe most people don’t give this phrase enough credit. The way successes and obstacles are viewed change the dynamic of how you handle them, how they are compartmentalized and remembered, and how they contribute to building a successful or unsuccessful future. […]
How To Turn Your Seller Into A Real Estate Investor
Many homeowners are looking for different ways to expand their investment portfolio – whether it be through real estate or other investments. One of the easiest ways for buyers to expand their investment portfolio is by leveraging the equity in their existing home and converting it into an investment property. There are several key advantages […]
May Housing Market Inventory Report
As always, the beginning of this month marks a new installment of our Los Angeles Market Inventory Report. Each month we construct this report with the intention of proving our agents, peers, and clients, with the information they need to make clear and calculated decisions based off statistical market findings.