by Sarah Thorn | Dec 22, 2023 | Energy Efficiencies, Postings
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="section" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="76px||21px|||" da_disable_devices="off|off|off" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}" da_is_popup="off" da_exit_intent="off" da_has_close="on" da_alt_close="off" da_dark_close="off" da_not_modal="on" da_is_singular="off" da_with_loader="off" da_has_shadow="on"][et_pb_row admin_label="row" _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" custom_padding="||13px|||" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text admin_label="Title" module_class="chronospro-heading green-heading" _builder_version="4.23.4" header_text_align="left" header_2_text_align="left" header_2_text_color="#727272" module_alignment="left" custom_margin="||||false|false" border_style="solid" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"]As Team Players, What Does it Mean For Us to be Humble, Hungry, and Smart? In Patrick Lencioni's book "The Ideal Team Player," he introduces the concept of ideal team players possessing three essential virtues: Hungry, Humble, and (emotionally) Smart. These virtues are crucial for effective teamwork, and individuals lacking in any of them may struggle in organizational cultures. Lencioni identifies potential pitfalls in individuals with two out of three virtues, shedding light on the risks they pose to teams.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src="https://media-upload-livingstone.s3.amazonaws.com/img/20231222210012/Youtube_Thumbnails_For_Project_Features-18.png" alt="Luxury Custom Home Builder in Asheville" title_text="Luxury Custom Home Builder in Asheville" _builder_version="4.23.4" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="||11px|||" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label="Title" module_class="chronospro-heading green-heading" _builder_version="4.23.4" header_text_align="left" header_2_text_align="left" header_2_text_color="#727272" module_alignment="left" custom_margin="29px||||false|false" border_style="solid" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"]For instance Humble and Hungry, but not Smart: These individuals may unintentionally create issues due to a lack of understanding of others and their impact on them. Humble and Smart, but not Hungry: Termed as the "loveable slacker," these individuals may appear charming but lack the drive to contribute proactively to the team. Hungry and Smart, lacking Humility: Described as "skillful politicians," these individuals may prioritize personal interests over effective teamwork. Lencioni's book provides insights and actions for us as award-winning custom builders to cultivate these virtues and improve teamwork. The notion of being a 'team player' is a constant buzz in discussions surrounding interviews, performance evaluations, and feedback sessions. It's universally acknowledged that possessing this quality is highly desirable in an employee or potential hire. However, despite the widespread use of the term and its recognized importance, finding exceptional team players remains a rare occurrence. Why is that the case? Perhaps it's because, although we all have our subjective views on what defines a team player, there lacks a formal, practical framework to pinpoint the specific qualities that ideal team players should possess. Lencioni asserts that when a team member significantly lacks one or more of these virtues, building a cohesive team becomes challenging, and in some cases, nearly impossible. Leaders should, therefore, prioritize hiring individuals who exhibit these attributes and actively cultivate these qualities within their existing teams. Our Three Core Virtues: Humble: Humility in a team member is evident through a lack of excessive ego or concerns about status. We readily share credit, freely praise others, and sometimes relinquish deserved credit in favor of celebrating the team's collective victory. Humble team players display a strong alignment towards the team's goals, prioritizing collective wins over individual achievements. We are self-confident but not arrogant. Hungry: Hungry team players are intrinsically motivated, diligent, and always seeking more. Our team do not require constant prodding from managers; instead, they actively pursue additional responsibilities and consistently think about the next steps and opportunities for the team. Smart: In this context, 'smart' refers to emotional intelligence and interpersonal awareness. Our emotionally intelligent team ask insightful questions, actively listen to others, and remain fully engaged in conversations. We demonstrate excellent judgment and intuition regarding group dynamics, fully aware of the impact their words can have on the team. Our Leadership Strategies Using this Framework Hiring the Right People We move away from the traditional approach that overemphasizes technical skills and instead, adopt a participatory and conversational interview style to assess a candidate's team player qualities. Utilizing top-grading in the hiring process to evaluate candidates holistically against the "Humble," "Hungry," and "Smart" criteria. We also delve into a candidate's past experiences through probing questions and reference checks to understand their motivations and potential fit within the team. Continual Development of Our Team We recognize that humility, hunger, and smartness are skills that can be consciously developed. Therefore we regularly evaluate team members against these three virtues and identify areas for improvement, creating individual development plans for those needing improvement and implement rigorous performance management follow-up when necessary. The Ultimate Importance Having exceptional team players is not just a preference; it's a prerequisite for effective teamwork. Solid teamwork unlocks the true potential of teams, fostering behaviors such as trust, healthy conflict, commitment, accountability, and a focus on results. Individuals who embody humility, hunger, and smartness contribute to the creation of incredibly successful teams. Our concept of genuine team players possess three critical virtues: Humility, Hunger, and Smartness. We use practical leadership strategies using the three virtues framework, both in hiring the right people and continually developing existing teams. From transforming traditional hiring approaches to fostering continuous development, we can ensure our team embody the essential qualities for unparalleled successful building industry.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
by Sarah Thorn | Jan 3, 2023 | Building Green, Homes for Sale, Pricing Updates
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If You’re Going to Err, Do It Here Building a home is probably one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make, so you’ll want to know where to put your money to get the most value for your investment. Here are seven areas to consider:[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src="https://media-upload-livingstone.s3.amazonaws.com/img/20231129145304/Spend-My-Money.jpg" alt="Luxury Custom Home Builders in Asheville, Spend My Money" title_text="Luxury Custom Home Builders in Asheville" _builder_version="4.23.1" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="||11px|||" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label="Title" module_class="chronospro-heading green-heading" _builder_version="4.23.1" header_text_align="left" header_2_text_align="left" header_2_text_color="#727272" module_alignment="left" custom_margin="||||false|false" border_style="solid" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"]1. Location You’ve heard the adage “location, location, location.” This is where to spend your money. You could build a home with a great design with great features and finishes, but if you build it in the wrong location or on the wrong lot, you could be in real trouble. Consider purchasing the most expensive lot you can afford. Historically, mountain or creek view properties experience stronger growth in value than non-mountain or creek view properties. Your long-term investment is more likely to be sound. 2. Design Services You can add enormous value to your home by investing in the services of a competent architect and an interior design team. Not only will you enjoy the splendor of a fabulous home, you will find a greater return on the money you spend for these services at the time of resale. 3. Kitchen Most buyers don’t complain about a kitchen being too large, too much counter space, or too many cabinets. Spend money on the kitchen. We’ll talk more about this topic later. 4. Great Room Oversize, don’t undersize, your great room. Families tend to gather and spend most of their time in the great room. If you were to oversize any room, make this room a little larger (rather than smaller) than you think you need. 5. Master Bath This room is the owner’s retreat, a place to relax and unwind. Upgrade your master bath’s size and finishes. When you sell your home, this will be an important feature and provide a good investment return. 6. Room Size Make sure your rooms are large enough to meet your needs. It’s very expensive to come back after your home is finished and add twelve or eighteen inches to a room because you’ve just realized it’s too small. If you’re on a limited budget, it’s better to hold off on some of the finishes than cut down the size of your rooms. You can add finishes later, and the cost may only be slightly higher than if you installed them during the initial construction process. Very often in mountain design, homes end up being more square footage than the homeowner’s need because proper emphasis was not put into space planning. Most mountain homes tend to double the square footage due to the need for a lower level to make up the topographical transition. If this becomes the situation in your design, “right-sizing” your home is a good exercise that your architect, designer, or builder should do for you. 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This book by Sean Sullivan is full of helpful information in easy-to-read chapters like this blog post. It is a step-by-step guide to the “must-know” issues of building your dream home. Discover the custom-home construction secrets that could save you headaches, heartaches, and thousands (if not tens of thousands) of dollars.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url="https://www.livingstoneconstruction.com/building-a-quality-custom-home" button_text="Learn More" _builder_version="4.17.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_button][/et_pb_column_inner][/et_pb_row_inner][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="1_3" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_image src="https://media-upload-livingstone.s3.amazonaws.com/img/20231129151432/Untitled-design-8.png" alt="Building A Custom Home" title_text="Custom Home Book" _builder_version="4.23.1" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="3px|||||" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_section]
