The Seven Levels of Communication

I recently finished reading The Seven Levels of Communication by Michael Maher.  This book is written by a the "Top-referred Realtor in America" and hits the mark as it takes you from the "Ego Era to the Generosity Generation".  

I first heard Michael Maher on a conference call and decided to use this book as a gift to my Realtors and coaching clients.  Next month, it will be the book for my office book club and also for a Realtor book club I plan to start.

I almost always read a book through quickly the first time (I am a speed reader, but with terrible retention) then I go back and read it slowly, taking notes and highlighting.  I am currently on Chapter 4 in this second-read, so I thought I would share just a few things from the first three chapters.

• The more you give, the more you get.  Duh
• In the Generosity Generation, we can spend our time, energy, effort, and money on people we actually like and trust.
• Do it now!  Build your sense of urgency
• Your business should be a vehicle for helping you live and leave a legacy.
• You have total control over your personal economy and your attitude.  No more blaming someone else
• To be successful, you need to fail at a higher level (reminds me of Go for No)
• L.I.F.E  LIFE stands for Learn, Implement, Fail, Evaluate
• Affirmations.  "Each and every day, someone, somewhere in my city, needs my services.  My job TODAY is to find that person."
• Personal notes.

The Seven Levels of Communication is great for your business, it is also a fantastic gift for your Realtors.

Comments

[Kristin]

Hi Bliss! Love that book! I would love to hear more about what you're planning on doing for the Realtor book club. As in, how are you going to get Realtors to show up? : )

Happy New Year!

[Bliss Sawyer]

Kristin - great question... I am still working on the details and will post what I do once I move this idea forward :)

[Kelly Waugh]

I am really excited to read this book. I hear great things about it. Love the Realtor book club idea too...hoping to get that going here.