Leadership
Unlocking the Power of Demonstration in Leadership
The best leaders show; they don’t just tell.
Actions carry more weight than words ever can.
When you demonstrate, you inspire action.
People follow examples, not instructions.
Show the way, and others will follow without being asked.
Lead by example, not by decree.
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Be a Good Coach: The Art of Leading with Impact
Being a coach is about more than giving advice.
It’s about listening and empowering others.
Encourage growth by asking questions, not giving answers.
Focus on the process, not just the outcome.
Celebrate small wins to build momentum.
"Great coaches turn silence into understanding and questions into breakthroughs." — Mike Brewer Share on XCoaching is a dance between guidance and independence.
Be a mentor, not a manager.
Create a safe space for learning and failure.
Your team’s potential lies in their ability to learn, adapt, and overcome.
Harness that, and you’ll lead with impact.
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Seeing Through: Understanding Visibility vs. Transparency
Visibility means something can be seen.
Transparency means you can see through it.
Visibility is about being noticed.
Transparency is about being understood.
Both are crucial in leadership and business.
Visibility gets you on the radar.
Transparency builds trust.
Without visibility, your message gets lost.
Without transparency, your message is hollow.
Think of visibility as the spotlight.
Think of transparency as the clarity of the message.
Visibility draws attention.
Transparency maintains it.
In today’s world, you need both.
Be seen and be understood.
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July 2024 – Mike’s Reading List
Audio Books
The Comfort Crises – Michael Easter – I love how Michael weaves a major overarching story rich with discomfort into some well-researched drawbacks of modern-day Easy Street. Ironically, I listened to this book while training for a 100-mile Ultra.
Scarcity Brain: Fix Your Craving Mindset and Rewire Your Habits to Thrive with Enough – Michael Easter – I couldn’t get enough of Michael’s research and fantastic storytelling, so I purchased and listened to the Scarcity Brain. This book is rich with data on how our brains have evolved over a long time, but in some ways, it hangs on to primitive coding.
Poor Charlie’s Almanac – The Essential Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger – Charles T. Munger – Charlie was the famed partner of Warren Buffet and one of the wealthiest humans on the planet before he passed away in November of 2023. This book is, in part, a curation of some of the most famous talks he gave over the years. I’m particularly fascinated by the mental models he used to govern his business and personal life.
The Gospel According to Paul—John MacArthur—I set a goal this year to read one book of the Bible deeply. I’m still in research mode, but I found this book helpful. My heart is leading me toward the Book of Acts. I will keep you posted.
Books
Exactly What to Say: The Magic Words for Influence and Impact- Phil M Jones – I label this a sales book, but I can certainly see the impact it can and will have in your life. Clocking in at 131 pages, several filled with giant font quotes, it packs a simple punch. I highly recommend it if you are in a profession requiring you to pitch goods and services – B2B or B2C. You have likely heard all this before, but Phil puts it in easy-to-read, highly actionable sound bites.
Elon Musk—Walter Isaacson: This is the best book I’ve read this year. Elon is a modern-day icon. Love him or hate him, he has done a lot for humanity.
Articles
Gen AI: A Cognitive Industrial Revolution—Silicon Valley pioneer Reid Hoffman explains why we should view generative AI as a “steam engine of the mind” that promises to alter our professional and personal lives profoundly.
I wouldn’t say I like Reid’s politics, but I enjoy his take on most things in Silicon Valley.
Automation Boosts Maintenance Efficiency, Effectiveness—Ed Finkel—This is a Great article on organizational design. It highlights tech solutions for service (maintenance) teams and provides practical examples from Tropicana Properties, Summit Property Management, Weidner Apartment Homes, and Olympus Property.
Navigating The Future Of Real Estate Investing With AI: Insights For Small-Business Owners – Ellie Perlman
Centralization: Why Property Admin is the Real Story – Dom Beveridge
The Right Kind of Stubborn | Paul Graham – Paul writes some good stuff on various topics. This piece does not disappoint.
Newsletters
Thesis Driven—Substack—Brad Hargreaves | Thesis Driven is a paid subscription newsletter about real estate. It’s worth every dime!
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Coaching Without Outcomes Is Like Sailing Without a Compass
Effective coaching needs a guide – an outcome.
Without an outcome, it’s just conversation.
People need direction to grow.
Link every coaching session to a tangible destination.
Achieving outcomes turns guidance into results.
"Linking coaching to outcomes is the GPS for personal growth." – Mike Brewer Share on X
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