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Being a team player comes naturally for some. Others need a nudge in the right direction. Understand why being a great team player is important, how to be a better team player and how to find personal success through building each other’s success.

Why is it that some people are able to spring back from even the biggest setbacks, while for others, every little misstep seems either to crush them or make their heads explode. Often, the explanation has to do with each person’s level of resilience...

Going the extra mile to get a lease or turn an apartment has long been part of multifamily work culture. Now, “quiet quitting” may be a symptom that it’s time to reassess both management practices and expectations of team members. Though the term...

A confrontational or angry resident might trigger all sorts of automatic responses in us. Staying professional in these situations can be tough, but it’s doable when you know what’s sparking your responses and the techniques to moderate them.

Most of us have felt it at one time or another. You’re at work and get hit with an overwhelming emotion. Tears spring to your eyes right in front of your supervisor, teammates or—worst of all—a customer. Learn how tears in the workplace can be...

What you say matters when it comes to customer service and team relations. Using a person’s preferred pronouns is a way to show courtesy and respect for them as individuals. Get up-to-speed on the evolving nature of these standards, and learn how to...

In the multifamily world, building trust and respect is the key to a harmonious community. It can also help you act in alignment with the White House’s Renters Bill of Rights, a resident-centered initiative intended to promote housing equity and...

When a customer, team member or vendor gets angry, the situation can escalate quickly. That’s when you’ll need de-escalation techniques in your people skills toolbox. This infographic presents tips for both in-person and phone conversations, as well...

Everyone knows how to write, right? That depends. Business writing has its own standards and, if those are broken, the writer ends up disrespected—or worse. In just a few minutes, you can review the basics of writing clear, professional messages when...

The pace of life can sometimes become overwhelming. There may be times when you find balancing the needs of your residents, team, community and personal life is exhausting. When life feels chaotic and you find it difficult to maintain focus, just a...