Category Archives: Lessons Learned
RIOT GEAR FOR WORKPLACE MANNERS
“A dying culture invariably exhibits personal rudeness. Bad manners. Lack of consideration for others in minor matters. A loss of politeness, of gentle manners, is more significant than is a riot…” ― Robert A. Heinlein, Friday Re-read Robert Heinlein’s quote … Continue reading
Temptation
Whenever I start talking about ethics in the workplace those around me hear my passion and often chime in with their own opinions or experiences. Such is the case with one young woman who told me an inspiring story, which … Continue reading
Good On You, What Everybody Needs
The following came from one of my daily reads that never fails to capture the subject matter of my passion (ethics). The author of the poem is unknown but the words are timeless and apparently it has been passed around for many years. … Continue reading
Blogging Like John Wayne
Blogging is a great tool for connecting with others but it can be a rather dark, one way street with a scary blank computer screen staring you in the face. The haunting questions of “Am I making a difference with … Continue reading
Ethical Compass and You
You can chart your own direction and stay on a solid ethics course no matter how choppy the waters
Take Charge Of Discontent
Discontent is a noun that needs no descriptors. Adjectives need not apply. One would not say dejected discontent; it’s implied. One would not say happily discontented unless describing a particular behavior in the Psychiatric ward. Discontent, in and of itself, … Continue reading
Amazing Turnaround
An amazing turnaround is happening in mortgage lending. The wild, maladjusted teen-type thinking of “How much more can I have? And I demand it right now! ” was refined to a more mature thinking. This new maturity will steady the … Continue reading
Risky Business
Risky Business was a movie about relationships and their manipulation for profit. Real life risky business repeats art in the financial services industry. And how very quickly history can repeat itself! If you are a loan originator, act now to … Continue reading
Find Your Purpose in Mortgage Banking
Nothing in mortgage banking is arbitrary. It is all for a purpose. There are countless details, duties, events and circumstances that comprise each loan. Knowing that is the case, each loan originator must soon realize that their job is also … Continue reading
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