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disgruntled employee

Restoring Success: Employee Morale Year-Round

Lisa Lavender
Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.
December 1, 2016
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Happy, appreciated employees drive you toward success ... but underappreciated or disgruntled employees can unravel that success quickly.
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restoring success millennials

Restoring Success: Ugh ... Millennials

Lisa Lavender
Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.
November 3, 2016
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Complaining about Millennials will get us nowhere; however, being organizations and professionals that lead and welcome Millennials to grow, develop, and engage them in our organizations will get us everywhere. 
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bad things happen when

Restoring Success: Bad Things Happen When...

The scariest things to consider when running a restoration company.
Lisa Lavender
Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.
October 6, 2016
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The following is a list of things that should SCARE you in your restoration company. In no particular order, BAD THINGS HAPPEN when…
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whats your why

Restoring Success: What is Your WHY?

Lisa Lavender
Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.
August 3, 2016
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Owning a business means more than making money -- customers want to know WHY you do what you do. What's your answer?
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vacation

Restoring Success: Rest & Recharge

Taking a vacation from restoration
Lisa Lavender
Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.
June 30, 2016
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I proudly sent an email to my co-workers (with a big smile that nobody could see), it said, “I am grateful that I am going on vacation and have nothing to worry about because of all of you.”
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Restoring Success: Understanding the Insurance Industry

Lisa Lavender
Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.
June 2, 2016
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Restorers are the ones delivering on the promise that is in the paper, the policy that insurers sell.
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onboarding

Restoring Success: Are You On Board with Employee On-Boarding?

There is value in investing time and money in your restoration company's on-boarding process.
Lisa Lavender
Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.
May 6, 2016
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A person who is talented, driven, with a great attitude may not live up to their potential or worse, may not stick around, if this process is not managed proactively and deliberately.
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hurricane

Restoring Success: Preparing for CAT Loss Response

In the words of Seneca, “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”
Lisa Lavender
Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.
March 31, 2016
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Five things to consider to be sure your business is prepared for disaster response.
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restoring success

Restoring Success: 5 Steps to Balance Leadership & Technical Skills

Leaders need to find a balance between knowing the industry, and effectively leading their team
Lisa Lavender
Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.
March 4, 2016
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Operators of restoration companies (many considered small businesses and/or family businesses) need to seek balance between management skills, soft skills (leadership) and technical skills.
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caution

Restoring Success: Protecting Your Organization

Even contractors can be prey for scam artists
Lisa Lavender
Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.
February 4, 2016
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Before you leap, do your research.
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