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restoring success hiring

Restoring Success: Hiring Outside the Industry

Lisa Lavender
Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.
Justin Sifford
January 31, 2019
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By taking the approach of evaluating the skills and traits of individuals that lend themselves to a successful career in restoration without industry specific experience, we can broaden our search for prospects
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restoring success self talk

Restoring Success: A Truly HAPPY New Year

Lisa Lavender
Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.
January 3, 2019
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As a leader in an organization, positive self-talk and focus on a successful vision that you control is important to your effectiveness and ability to engage the team in the thriving future ahead, the vision. 
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Restoring Success: It's All About Perspective

'Tis the season to calibrate your perspective meter.
Lisa Lavender
Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.
December 5, 2018
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The gift of perspective gave us the ability to focus on what’s important. It allowed us to be thankful and stay positive. I have since passed the gift of perspective meter calibration to many.
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Restoring Success: Managing Job Profitability

Lisa Lavender
Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.
November 1, 2018
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Although I believe that strong organizations are driven by something bigger than profit and rather by purpose, the fact of the matter is that at a very basic level we must be able to execute in a way that generates a profit.
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restoring success best practices

Restoring Success: Departmental Best Practices Can Lead the Way

Lisa Lavender
Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.
October 4, 2018
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Departmental level best practices give a framework for success to managers without the need to micro manage competent and engaged team members.
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9/11

9/11: Forever in our Hearts & Minds as Americans & Restorers | Restoring Success

Lisa Lavender
Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.
September 11, 2018
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This year marks the 17 years since the 9/11 Terror Attacks. As an American ... and a restorer, there are lessons to be learned on compassion and tragedy.
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Restoring Success

Inconsistency: The Silent Enemy of Your Restoration Company

Lisa Lavender
Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.
August 2, 2018
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Consistency is a critical ingredient to the success of individuals and organizations, and inconsistency can be one of the greatest enemies to your objectives and goals.
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Restoring Success: What's Your Story?

Lisa Lavender
Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.
July 12, 2018
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Your story has a direct influence on your leadership and values and ultimately the culture, purpose and values of your organization.
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Marketing Minute: Closing the Deal

Tim Bauer O.P. Almaraz
June 4, 2018
One Comment
If you can't close the deal, and make the final putt on the golf course, this video is for you!
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restoring success accounting

Restoring Success: Accounting for Contractors

Lisa Lavender
Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.
May 31, 2018
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As a restorer, accounting may not be your favorite thing or perhaps you may have a passion for number crunching; either way, it is a necessity and extends beyond having a balance in the checking account. 
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