Building Bigger Lives

Michael and Kathryn discussed the art of active listening and its significance in effective communication. They differentiated between active, passive, distracted, and competitive listening, with active listening being the most beneficial for relationships. They noted that passive listening, distracted listening, and competitive listening can negatively impact relationships. The conversation also...

Michael and Kathryn discussed the importance of vital conversations within a team, focusing on well-being, vision, execution, and productivity. Kathryn emphasized the significance of self-care for productivity and the importance of open dialogue within the team about personal habits and struggles. Michael stressed the need to recognize the impact of personal well-being on work performance and resu...

Michael and Kathryn discussed strategies for maintaining positivity in negative environments. Kathryn shared that they deal with negative thoughts through focusing on their plan and not comparing themselves to others. Michael suggested turning negative situations into powerful questions rather than participating in negative conversations. They also discussed how to handle negative information, wit...

Real estate industry professionals are experiencing a lot of changes right now, and while some are making that shift smoothly, others are starting to ask questions like What is my future in this industry? How will I earn what I'm worth? Will what got me here, get me there? Why does it seem to be harder just to manage it all? If you earn a living today, either financing, improving, investing in, li...