Keyword: Creative Avoidance

Confessions From A “Creative Avoidance” Addict and “Shiny Object” Junkie

Confessions From A “Creative Avoidance” Addict and “Shiny Object” Junkie

Step One Hi.  My name is Ken Brand and I’m a “Creative Avoidance” addict and “Shiny Object” junkie. Recovering. Addiction runs in my family.  I’ve been an addict for 30 years.  It began innocently enough. I passed the test.  They mailed my license.   My broker told me I was the “boss of myself”. I was an Unconscious Incompetent and I ...

Ken Brand | 2009/06/29  | 23 Comments How to

Showing Agent Feedback: Faux Pas or KumBaYa?

Showing Agent Feedback: Faux Pas or KumBaYa?

I’ll Get Right To The Prickly-Point It’s a tradition from the bygone era of sub-agency.* It’s a time suck. It’s a feel busy - creative avoidance activity. Most importantly, sharing constructive feedback with our competitors is harmful to our sellers, team members and the industry. No, I’m not. Yes, I’m sober.  This is my humble opinion.  Here’s the planet I’m coming from ...

Ken Brand | 2009/06/22  | 26 Comments Editorials

Confessions From A “Creative Avoidance” Addict and “Shiny Object” Junkie

Confessions From A “Creative Avoidance” Addict and “Shiny Object” Junkie

Step One Hi.  My name is Ken Brand and I’m a “Creative Avoidance” addict and “Shiny Object” junkie. Recovering. Addiction runs in my family.  I’ve been an addict for 30 years.  It began innocently enough. I passed the test.  They mailed my license.   My broker told me I was the “boss of myself”. I was an Unconscious Incompetent and I ...

Ken Brand | 2009/06/29  | 23 Comments How to

Showing Agent Feedback: Faux Pas or KumBaYa?

Showing Agent Feedback: Faux Pas or KumBaYa?

I’ll Get Right To The Prickly-Point It’s a tradition from the bygone era of sub-agency.* It’s a time suck. It’s a feel busy - creative avoidance activity. Most importantly, sharing constructive feedback with our competitors is harmful to our sellers, team members and the industry. No, I’m not. Yes, I’m sober.  This is my humble opinion.  Here’s the planet I’m coming from ...

Ken Brand | 2009/06/22  | 26 Comments Editorials