NAA Capitol Conference 2015
Let me start off by saying, I am not a political gal, in any shape, form or fashion. If you start a conversation with me about politics, more than likely I will be lost and [...]
Dogs, Golf Carts & Damage Control
The past week and a half has been somewhat crazed. Nothing more than any of the rest of you handle on a regular basis. It is partially one of the many reasons why we love [...]
Stretching
I had an old friend call me who I hadn’t talked to in about five years. (Yes, I still have the same number after that long, even after having gone through about 6 [...]
BEING RELATABLE & Ruby Tuesdays
I have this friend who is my muse and who just so happens to not know a single thing about the apartment industry. Some of the conversations that we have just turn into good, [...]
Building Circles ~ 2015 AAA Tradeshow ~ The BIG IDEA
There are so many things that go into planning a really great apartment industry tradeshow and educational expo. Now, while I am not privy to all of those details, I was able [...]
KINDNESS
I am a huge advocate of kindness. Genuine kindness. Because of karma? No, although karma can be a….well you know. I choose to practice kindness because I enjoy making [...]
YOUR ASSISTANT MANAGER IS YOUR RIGHT HAND
Finding team members can be an exhausting process, especially if you’re thorough, as you should be. But finding an Assistant is a much harder process. You’re [...]
HIRING IN THE APARTMENT INDUSTRY
I was asked by Hire Priority (www.hirepriority.com) to write an article about hiring in the apartment industry. I do have to thank them because I think they may very well [...]
RED LIGHT, GREEN LIGHT & KNEE JERK REACTIONS
Have you ever been sitting at a red light to go straight with the turning lane next to you, they get the green arrow and your first reaction is to go as well?? I think we all [...]
DRAWING THAT PROVERBIAL LINE IN THE SAND
Allow me to preface this particular entry with a disclaimer. Not all of my writing has to do with present tense or my current community and/or staff. I have been doing this a [...]
