Think Strategy -- You Could Be Next | Business Advice

Torin Ellis

This may come as a surprise, but some folks still don’t think the housing market is taking a licking right now. I don’t say that with confidence (or excitement). I’m just calling it how I see it and I don’t see it subsiding anytime soon. Ding ding ding...the adjustments may run faster and wider over the months to come. Found this over the weekend. Bottom line: there are concerns that some banks have been understating their costs to paint a brighter picture of their financial situation.

You could be next. Not to loose your home; but to loose your job. What would happen if your employer, Department Head, or VP weren’t telling the complete truth? Understating the health of the organization or the team. Specifics aren’t the issue - there are far too many variables. The point of this piece is that you must always ensure that you are in a position to negotiate, run, or rebound should the situation appear unfavorable.

The truth of the matter is that you are a bank of creativity, dependability, and productivity, in which you have total control over all deposits, interest rates, and withdrawals. From time to time you will face customers, of all types, that seek to take advantage of your offering. Make that interaction a good thing for both parties. Like Tonya Taylor of Rising Star Ideas told me last week, “good is good enough.” It’s Monday – you good – let’s keep it moving!

PS. Leave a comment and stop by later in the week. I’ll post my thoughts around negotiate, run, or rebound. Also...Tonya Taylor will be my guest on next week's Power Call. Ms. “fake it until you make it” will drop three helpful business tips for those in business or considering a business.

Torin Ellis is the founder of Monday Mover and Second Motive. Both organizations focus on the aggressive growth of professionals that want to be more, do more and give more. With an unshakeable focus on the elevation of who we are, Torin delivers thought provoking motivation via the Monday Mover newsletter and Monday Mover Radio. His staffing company delivers high paying employment ripe with promise with a focus on Sales and Sales Management. Do the right thing...sign up for the newsletter at mondaymover.com and encourage another to do the same.