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IR climbing together
The Intentional Restorer

Climbing With (Not Over) Each Other

Jon Isaacson
Jon Isaacson
November 12, 2020
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Too often we constrain our organizational and personal development vision by conforming to the mindset and habits of the leadership ladder. Think for a moment, what is the view like when everyone is on the same ladder trying to reach “the top”? 
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restoring success use your words
Restoring Success

Use Your Words

Lisa Lavender
Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.
November 5, 2020
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The words we choose and ability to not just communicate but to communicate effectively in an emotionally intelligent manner helps us succeed in our day to day.
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goldilocks

Goldilocks, The Adjuster, and the 3 Estimator Bears

Jon Isaacson
Jon Isaacson
October 7, 2020
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Defining your team’s approach to the insurance claims process will help you recruit, train and engage more effectively.
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scope creep
Restoring Success Meets The Intentional Restorer

Nothing is Scarier than Scope Creep

Jon Isaacson
Jon Isaacson
Lisa Lavender
Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.
September 30, 2020
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Scope creep occurs in many facets and a variety of circumstances in our companies when we deviate from the scope of work and fail to account for it in the revenues.
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FP open to failure
Fresh Perspective

Open to Failure: A Guide for Business Owners Everywhere

Idan Shpizear
Idan Shpizear
September 24, 2020
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You can say you believe in yourself. You can force a lot of smiles while you sluggishly trudge forward with a heart full of doubt. But finding genuine conviction in your abilities… that takes a lot more work. 
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IR skilled at trades
The Intentional Restorer

Skilled at Trades; Struggling with Business

Jon Isaacson
Jon Isaacson
September 11, 2020
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Even in a season of unrest, there are plenty of opportunities for growth minded professionals who are ready to take the leap into entrepreneurship.
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restoring success elearning
Restoring Success

The New Age of Restoration Training

Lisa Lavender
Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.
September 3, 2020
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The year 2020 will go down in history as the year of challenges and it is in the spirit of overcoming these obstacles that rapid developments and opportunities present themselves.
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get selfish
Fresh Perspective

Get Selfish: Why It’s Time to Stop Putting Others First

Idan Shpizear
Idan Shpizear
August 20, 2020
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In a strange way, many people take pride in that exhaustion. The more worn-down they are, the more virtuous they feel. Self-neglect becomes an identity. And then it becomes an excuse.
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IR john downey
The Intentional Restorer

Pricing Yourself Right as an Entrepreneur

August 18, 2020
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John Downey shares a few key thoughts on pricing that will be critical for entrepreneurs, managers and growth minded professionals to understand if they want to avoid winning the race to the bottom of the pricing wars.
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rs transparency
Restoring Success

Transparency in Our Restoration Companies

Chelsea Mihalko
Lisa Lavender
Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.
August 6, 2020
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Being authentically transparent is most important in positively leading the team through 2020, the pandemic, and the continuous challenges.
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