“Commit to CANI! – Constant And Never-ending
Improvement.” – Tony Robbins
If you ask any expert, there are a range of
elements that must be present for a business to succeed, whether you are a real
estate broker, CEO of a Fortune 500 company, or just starting out on a new
venture. Some of these are easy to think of:
- Resources
- Skilled employees
- Effective
marketing strategies.
Others are more industry-specific. But don’t
forget the driving force that brings these elements together–the glue of any
growing business–which is positive energy and a can-do attitude.
What Is Positive Energy?
It may sound like something right out of an
alternative lifestyle book, but it simply means having the right attitude. When
you see nothing as an obstacle, but rather challenges to be overcome, you
become that positive force that drives your brokerage forward. Think of
leadership as a responsibility to inspire, not just give commands. This mental
shift will affect everyone in your brokerage including:
- Yourself
- Your team
- Your vendors and partners and those you touch
- Ultimately, your clients
A positive, energetic attitude has that same
effect on anyone you meet, drawing their most positive selves to the forefront.
With a brokerage team aligned with your vision and this kind of positive
mindset, there is very little you can’t accomplish.
Most successful business owners use this “can
do” approach towards their professional goals, allowing them to achieve maximum
effectiveness and results in the delivery of their products and services. Even
if you’re more of an Eeyore than a Tigger, you can learn just a few behaviors
that will make a big difference at the office and in all your interactions.
How Does Positive Energy Influence the Workplace?
An attitude shift is not about being
unrealistic or seeing the world through rose-tinted glasses. It’s about
creating a culture where achievements, success, innovation, and improvement CAN
happen and are celebrated. The interesting thing is that studies have shown
that simply by achieving this mindset, business owners receive the following
benefits:
- Improved problem solving: Solving issues and developing creative solutions is key to having an agile, competitive business – especially when you’re in an industry as competitive as real estate. Positive thinkers have been shown to have a greater ability to absorb new information, leading to a more rounded perspective and better-informed decision-making.
- Improved resilience: This is the ability to bounce back after a failure or setback– something every business owner must deal with. No matter how careful you are, you won’t avoid every challenging, frustrating situation on the path to growth. Instead it’s learning not to take every problem as a blow. It’s learning to see every problem as opportunity to learn, improve or build better relationships.
- Builds energy and enthusiasm: Real estate agents and brokers work at the top
of their game when they’re feeling engaged, driven and competitive – a
mindset that is encouraged by having a positive workplace culture. Not
only will employees work harder to achieve their own personal career
goals, but will actively engage with the big-picture business goals.
This is especially important for brokerages
with a less experienced team. With a leader setting the standard for positivity
and creating a safe work environment where it’s ok to fail once in a while,
your team will strive to accomplish goals more effectively, regardless of their
formal experience.
- Removes the influence of negative energy: Many of us have been part of a workplace with
bad energy. In these workplaces employees lack a team focus and often lack
respect for leadership. Attitude filters from the top down and
consistent positive energy from leaders builds trust and respect. It can
transform an office and its employees into a place of enthusiasm and
willingness, focused on how to grow, thrive and succeed. It also
makes people with negative attitudes stand out, making it obvious that
their behavior doesn’t fit in.
Increase Your Can-Do Attitude, Increase Your Results
As a successful broker, you’ve already
learned how to keep your team happy. But why not kick it up a notch? You don’t
have to start dancing down the aisles, but many times it’s small things like
choosing to coach, instead of criticize. Celebrate the positive, can-do
attitude of others on your team. At Weichert
Franchise, developing positive team dynamics is a cornerstone of our
philosophy and an attribute of our most successful brokers.
For more information on how Weichert
Franchising can be a positive force in your business, visit https://www.weichertfranchise.com/.
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