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California has high tech Silicon Valley

California has high tech Silicon Valley

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Missourians think point and click is a Smith & Wesson.

Missourians think point and click is a Smith & Wesson.

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“You think the past five years were nuts? You ain't seen

nothin' yet! It's only going to get weirder, tougher, and more

turbulent. Which means that LEADERSHIP will be more

important than ever!” – Tom Peters

“You think the past five years were nuts? You ain't seen

nothin' yet! It's only going to get weirder, tougher, and more

turbulent. Which means that LEADERSHIP will be more

important than ever!” – Tom Peters

1010

In 1980 only 5 RE firms did over 5000 transactions.

In 2005 there are over 130 doing more than

5000.

In 1980 only 5 RE firms did over 5000 transactions.

In 2005 there are over 130 doing more than

5000.

1111

“The future is defined by people “on the edges”.

They may be a small % of the total, but they represent a crucial

window on the future.”

“The future is defined by people “on the edges”.

They may be a small % of the total, but they represent a crucial

window on the future.”

1212

1st - It is ridiculed.2nd – It is violently opposed. 3rd - It is accepted as

self-evident.

1st - It is ridiculed.2nd – It is violently opposed. 3rd - It is accepted as

self-evident.

All truth passes through three stages

All truth passes through three stages

Arthur Schopenhauer

1313

HP has 142,000 employees in 178 countries.

HP is the largest IT company in Europe,

Russia, Middle East, and South Africa

HP has 142,000 employees in 178 countries.

HP is the largest IT company in Europe,

Russia, Middle East, and South Africa

The World is Flat – Thomas L. FriedmanThe World is Flat – Thomas L. Friedman

An American Company??

1414

Business needs a massive transfusion of talent, and it is most likely to be found among

non-conformists, dissenters and

rebels”David Ogilvy

Business needs a massive transfusion of talent, and it is most likely to be found among

non-conformists, dissenters and

rebels”David Ogilvy

1515

When things look bad, there is always one individual who perceives a solution and is willing to take command. Very often, that individual

appears crazy.

When things look bad, there is always one individual who perceives a solution and is willing to take command. Very often, that individual

appears crazy.

1616

Andrew Higgins Refused to hire graduates of engineering schools.

Andrew Higgins Refused to hire graduates of engineering schools.

1717

YOU are the leaders of the Real

Estate Industry!

YOU are the leaders of the Real

Estate Industry!

20062006 1818

“Look at things now the

way they really are! NOT how you wish they were.”

“Look at things now the

way they really are! NOT how you wish they were.”

Peter DruckerPeter Drucker

Jack WelchJack Welch

1919

Remember These?Encyclopedia

Pen PalsDiary

NotebooksFamily Videos

Gossip

Remember These?Encyclopedia

Pen PalsDiary

NotebooksFamily Videos

Gossip

2020

WikisWikis

A collaborative website whose content can be edited by anyone

who has access to it.

A collaborative website whose content can be edited by anyone

who has access to it.

Sound like an Encyclopedia??

Sound like an Encyclopedia??

2121

Listserv - any similar software program. 2.an e-mail discussion group; an

online mailing list.

Listserv - any similar software program. 2.an e-mail discussion group; an

online mailing list.

Sound like PEN PALS??Sound like PEN PALS??

2222

Blogs - To write entries in, add material to, or maintain a

weblog.

Blogs - To write entries in, add material to, or maintain a

weblog.

Sound like a DIARY??Sound like a DIARY??

2323

Tablet ComputersTablet Computers

Sound like a NOTEBOOK??Sound like a NOTEBOOK??

2424

Sound like GOSSIP??Sound like GOSSIP??

2525

Hosts user-generated videos. Includes network and professional content.

Hosts user-generated videos. Includes network and professional content.

Sound like a FAMILY VIDEO??Sound like a FAMILY VIDEO??

2626

Points to PonderPoints to Ponder

2727

10 Years from NOW 10 Years from NOW

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US Population will increaseUS Population will increase

2929

Will be more members (new categories)Will be more members (new categories)

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Consumer will join REALTORS® as an advocateConsumer will join REALTORS® as an advocate

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Average REALTORS® age will come downAverage REALTORS® age will come down

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Will be less brokerage membersWill be less brokerage members

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Agents will shift to capitalized technologyAgents will shift to capitalized technology

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Agents will avoid the model that it is JUST a personal business

Agents will avoid the model that it is JUST a personal business

3535

Transaction will be computerized and become more streamlined

Transaction will be computerized and become more streamlined

3636

Real time Instant pre-approve refinanceReal time Instant pre-approve refinance

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Virtual Reality will be Reality ( Voice activated sunsets & sunrises)

Virtual Reality will be Reality ( Voice activated sunsets & sunrises)

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Commissions Will Erode MoreCommissions Will Erode More

3939

More specialist will do differentparts of transaction

More specialist will do differentparts of transaction

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International Real Estate will be more relevantInternational Real Estate will be more relevant

4141

Government will be obsessed with TAX REVENUEGovernment will be obsessed with TAX REVENUE

4242

Governments will be obsessed with the ENVIRONMENT (Water will be more expensive than Oil)

Governments will be obsessed with the ENVIRONMENT (Water will be more expensive than Oil)

4343

Local State and Federal governments will deplete association Legal Action funds

Local State and Federal governments will deplete association Legal Action funds

4444

USA Dollar will be less relevantUSA Dollar will be less relevant

4545

“The most dangerous course a leader can follow in a time of crisis is to defer making

decisions until they are forced on him and thereupon become inevitable

decisions” – Harry Truman

“The most dangerous course a leader can follow in a time of crisis is to defer making

decisions until they are forced on him and thereupon become inevitable

decisions” – Harry Truman

4646

“I wonder how far Moses would have gone if he’d taken poll in Egypt”-Harry Truman

“I wonder how far Moses would have gone if he’d taken poll in Egypt”-Harry Truman

4747

Microsoft avoids the trap of worrying about criticism. They persist, through

version after version.

Microsoft avoids the trap of worrying about criticism. They persist, through

version after version.

4848Harvard Business Review June 2007Harvard Business Review June 2007

How Successful Leaders Think

“They have the capacity to hold in their heads two opposing ideas at once”

How Successful Leaders Think

“They have the capacity to hold in their heads two opposing ideas at once”

4949

Conventional Thinkers – Make either or choices. Settle for best available

option.

Conventional Thinkers – Make either or choices. Settle for best available

option.

Harvard Business Review June 2007Harvard Business Review June 2007

5050

Integrative Thinkers – Creatively resolve tensions among opposing ideas and generate

innovative outcomes!

Integrative Thinkers – Creatively resolve tensions among opposing ideas and generate

innovative outcomes!Harvard Business Review June 2007Harvard Business Review June 2007

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Social NetworksSocial Networks

What is the most productive? Local service club, chamber of commerce, MySpace,

Twitter, Facebook, or Second Life.

What is the most productive? Local service club, chamber of commerce, MySpace,

Twitter, Facebook, or Second Life.

5252

“Imagination is more important than knowledge.” Albert Einstein

“Imagination is more important than knowledge.” Albert Einstein

The World is Flat – Thomas L. Friedman

5353

As leaders for the

future, no matter how

big the footsteps

you follow, always

blaze your own trail.

As leaders for the

future, no matter how

big the footsteps

you follow, always

blaze your own trail.

5454

“Any jackass can kick down a barn,

but it takes a a team of good

carpenters to build one.” Sam Rayburn

“Any jackass can kick down a barn,

but it takes a a team of good

carpenters to build one.” Sam Rayburn

5555

To inspire effectively, you must first

believe in something.

To inspire effectively, you must first

believe in something.

5656

Where did the people of our nation find the

strength to build our HOME?

Where did the people of our nation find the

strength to build our HOME?

5757

“Every act of progress the world has ever known began first with a dreamer. After him came the scientist, statesman, expert or technician. But first came the dreamer.” - Rabbi

Maurice Davis

“Every act of progress the world has ever known began first with a dreamer. After him came the scientist, statesman, expert or technician. But first came the dreamer.” - Rabbi

Maurice Davis

5858

16201620

Christopher Jones & his Mayflower were hired to carry 102 Pilgrims to America.

Half his crew died the first winter.

Christopher Jones & his Mayflower were hired to carry 102 Pilgrims to America.

Half his crew died the first winter.

5959

17651765

Patrick Henry introduced his famous anti-Stamp Tax resolution and shocked the

Virginia House of Burgesses

Patrick Henry introduced his famous anti-Stamp Tax resolution and shocked the

Virginia House of Burgesses

6060

18451845

Texas was annexed to the UnionTexas was annexed to the Union

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18471847

United States declared war on MexicoUnited States declared war on Mexico

6262

18601860

Defeated 8 times before being elected!Defeated 8 times before being elected!

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18671867

Purchase of Alaska from Russia was ratified

Purchase of Alaska from Russia was ratified

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One PERSON - One VOTEOne PERSON - One VOTE

6565

17771777

"An army of skeletons appeared before our eyes naked, starved, sick and discouraged. Their feet and their legs froze until they were black, and it

was often necessary to amputate them."

"An army of skeletons appeared before our eyes naked, starved, sick and discouraged. Their feet and their legs froze until they were black, and it

was often necessary to amputate them."

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John HansonJohn Hanson

First President of the United States of

America under The Articles of

Confederation

First President of the United States of

America under The Articles of

Confederation

Ordered all foreign troops off US soil.He Established:The Great Seal of the US still used today.The First Treasury.The First Secretary of War.The First Foreign Affairs Department.4th Thursday in Nov as Thanksgiving.

6767As The Future Catches You – Juan EnriquezAs The Future Catches You – Juan Enriquez

¾ of the flags, borders, anthems and moneys

represented at the UN today did not exist 50 years ago.

¾ of the flags, borders, anthems and moneys

represented at the UN today did not exist 50 years ago.

6868

Out of clutter, find simplicity, From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty, lies

opportunity – Albert Einstein

Out of clutter, find simplicity, From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty, lies

opportunity – Albert Einstein

The World is Flat – Thomas L. Friedman

6969

“Even if you are on the right track,

you’ll get run over if you

just sit there.”

– Will Rogers

“Even if you are on the right track,

you’ll get run over if you

just sit there.”

– Will Rogers

7070

The Job of a Leader is to

LEADThe Job of a Leader is to

LEADThe Question is…

LEAD How?The Question is…

LEAD How?

7171

No one got up the courage to storm the Bastille because they got a

MEMO!

No one got up the courage to storm the Bastille because they got a

MEMO!

7272

460 Words(Not 17 & 75)

460 Words(Not 17 & 75)

Under all is the land. Upon its wise utilization and widely allocated ownership

depend the survival and growth of free institutions and of our civilization

Under all is the land. Upon its wise utilization and widely allocated ownership

depend the survival and growth of free institutions and of our civilization

7373

Such interest impose obligations beyond those of ordinary commerce.

Such interest impose obligations beyond those of ordinary commerce.

7474

NO inducement of profit and NO instruction from clients ever can justify departure from

this ideal.

NO inducement of profit and NO instruction from clients ever can justify departure from

this ideal.

7575

7676

Do you know who guards the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier? (Tomb of

Unknowns)

Do you know who guards the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier? (Tomb of

Unknowns)

7777

They are Men and Women who commit 2 years of their life to guard the tomb

They are Men and Women who commit 2 years of their life to guard the tomb

7878

The first six months of duty a guard cannot talk to anyone, nor watch TV. The first six months of duty a guard

cannot talk to anyone, nor watch TV.

7979

They must live in a barracks UNDER the Tomb!

They must live in a barracks UNDER the Tomb!

8080

Every guard spends five hours a day getting their

uniforms ready for

guard duty.

Every guard spends five hours a day getting their

uniforms ready for

guard duty.

8181

All off duty their time is spent studying the 175 notable people laid to rest in Arlington

National Cemetery. A guard must memorize who they are and where they are interred.

All off duty their time is spent studying the 175 notable people laid to rest in Arlington

National Cemetery. A guard must memorize who they are and where they are interred.

8282

Hurricane Isabel September 2003

During winds that overturned vehicles and

turned debris into projectiles… the

measured step continued!

Hurricane Isabel September 2003

During winds that overturned vehicles and

turned debris into projectiles… the

measured step continued!

8383

They pledge to not to swear in

public for the rest of their

lives!

They pledge to not to swear in

public for the rest of their

lives!

8484

They pledge to not drink any alcohol on or OFF

duty for the rest of their

lives

They pledge to not drink any alcohol on or OFF

duty for the rest of their

lives

8585

After 2 years, their only material reward is a wreath pin. They must obey the rules for the rest of their lives or give up the

pin. Only 400 are presently worn!

After 2 years, their only material reward is a wreath pin. They must obey the rules for the rest of their lives or give up the

pin. Only 400 are presently worn!

8686

It is about Commitment, Leadership, and OUR

HOME!

It is about Commitment, Leadership, and OUR

HOME!

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