CCIM Conference Atlanta October 24 & 25, 2016 Pearls

Last week Bonnie and I attended the 2016 CCIM Thrive Conference in Atlanta. There were so many pearls derived from the sessions and speakers, we want to share some interesting observations through our blog posts.

Pearl #1

@Frank Luntz, Expert Communication Strategist from Luntz Global(keynote speaker)gave us the following:

21 Words for the 21st Century

Imagine

Peace of Mind

I get it

Real results/Real solutions

No conflicts/Hidden relationships

A real problem-solver

No excuses

Our first responsibility

Our mission/commitment

What makes us different

No surprises/No fine print

You decide

Maximize your value

Genuine accountability

You deserve

You're in control

Total alignment

We have to earn your loyalty

On your side

Measurable track record

Respecting/Protecting hardworking taxpayers

The one message highlighted more in this conference than any of the previous conferences: there is a lot of change coming. Change to our industry, change to the workforce, and change in the way we need to conduct business moving forward.

And, we have a choice. We can choose to look for the opportunities. Or, like the skeptics at the beginning of the auto industry, we can choose to mock the innovators of our day (by brushing off the change and telling them to go buy a good horse)or we can still continue to look for the next biggest thing in good horse whips. Either way,those looking to hold onto the past will remain in the past. The good news is for those looking to embrace the change and the future, the opportunities are extremely bright and the playing field has been leveled in many of the different job segments.

Have a safe and Happy Halloween!