Upscale Neighborhoods Near the Urban Core Begin to Shine in Los Angeles After apartment revenue growth in metro Los Angeles trailed the U.S. norm by a fairly sizable margin in 2010-2011, the area’s stats moved about i …

Taken from thoughts by Lori Deschene the founder of Tiny Buddha: Simple Wisdom for Life's Hard Questions How to Give Yourself a Break Emotionally 21.) Metaphorically release emotions. Michelle Chambers offered the …

“Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend.” ~Lao Tzu 5th Century Hermit This is the common theme among overachiever types. Go-getters like to push …

Many of us have self-destructive habits that can be made into rituals of renewal that help spread awareness. The ten sacred minutes by oneself with your coffee in the morning before the day starts could be life-changi …

Most entrepreneur-types will work mercilessly by choice. They will break their own balance rule and work straight through the night and weekends, or even through their vacation. Managers get a rush out of the above-avera …

“It’s Not My Fault They Keep Trashing My Unit” – Actually It Is… Real estate has been creating fortunes for as long as there has been dirt. We all know this and that is why we are here. Although there are seem …

Writer Kevin Hoffberg claims that, “Decision-making is one of the defining characteristics of leadership. It’s core to the job description. Making decisions is what managers and leaders are paid to do. The reality se …

Quite simply businesses operate by people making decisions. The manager must plan, organize, staff, lead, and control their team by executing decisions. The proficiency and value of those decisions determine how successf …

First know your innate qualities and ask if you are a result producer, a decision-maker or an adviser? If you are not a decision-maker, do not take on decision-making. Next understand your learning style and how you a …

So what are the characteristics of the successful manager? Note that there are certain attributes that are essential to the success of any business, so it does not matter what type of business is being managed. Accord …