THE ABC’S of INTERVIEWING
With back to school in full swing, here are some tips for your interviews! Good luck, you got this! THE ABCs OF INTERVIEWING A: be ARTICULATE and avoid filler words….
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Book of the Month
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Workforce Planning and Scheduling
Unreasonable Hospitality
The Fricks Collect: An American Family and the Evolution of Taste in the Gilded Age
The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession
Supportive Accountability: How to Inspire People and Improve Performance
Martha Stewart's Gardening Handbook: The Essential Guide to Designing, Planting, and Growing
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Books
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Wine A Tasting Course: From Grape to Glass
Types Of Wine Glasses
Things Great and Small: Collections Management Policies (American Alliance of Museums)
The Winterthur Guide to Caring for Your Collection (Winterthur Decorative Arts Series)
The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling
The Simple Art of Napkin Folding
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Collections
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Things Great and Small: Collections Management Policies (American Alliance of Museums)
The Winterthur Guide to Caring for Your Collection (Winterthur Decorative Arts Series)
For the Love of Books: Designing and Curating a Home Library
Collection Care: An Illustrated Handbook for the Care and Handling of Cultural Objects
Caring for Your Cherished Objects: The Winterthur Guide
Basic Condition Reporting: A Handbook, 5th Edition
Housekeeping
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The Pocket Butler's Guide to Good Housekeeping: Expert Advice on Cleaning, Laundry and Home Maintenance
The Folding Book
Martha Stewart's Homekeeping Handbook
Laundry: The Home Comforts Book of Caring for Clothes and Linens
Home Comforts: The Art and Science of Keeping House
Field Guide to Stains
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Ask an Expert – Marc Sorensen Leandro on Emotional Intelligence in the Job Search
In our most recent Ask and Expert chat on the Estate Management Network Member’s app, recruiter Marc Sorensen Leandro shared his thoughts on the crucial role of emotional intelligence (EQ) in private service staffing.
Mentorship, Coaching, or Training?
Mentorship, coaching, and training are distinct approaches to professional development, each with its own unique characteristics and benefits. As we approach the launch of our mentorship platform, let’s dive into the nuances of each.
Communication Etiquette During Your Job Search
After almost two decades in candidate communication, I’m sharing expert tips that will help you put your best self forward so that you can land your DREAM JOB!
The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Estate Management
Service isn’t technical, it’s emotional. Yes, you should be able to address the -‘whatever is not working’, but an Estate Manager must also manage the people experiencing the situation, or responsible for it, with grace and composure.
Transitioning To Estate Manager: Expanding From Small Households
Becoming an estate manager is an exciting transition for professionals who have honed their skills in managing smaller households. As the responsibilities expand to encompass larger estates, there are numerous…
Finding a Good Mentor
Whether you need personal or professional development, a mentor is someone that helps you achieve your development goals. In the coming weeks we’ll be launching a mentorship program. If you have interest in participating as either a Mentor or Mentee, join the “Mentorship” group.
Setting Boundaries in Private Service
As Estate Managers, we work in a unique environment that can often blur the lines between professional and personal relationships. It’s critical that we maintain both professional and personal boundaries.
What is a Facilities Manager and Why Do I Need One?
Facilities Managers cover a wide field with a diverse range of responsibilities, depending on the size of the property and the needs of the Estate Manager.
Four Key Consistencies
What’s something hard to find and almost impossible to recover once lost? Your integrity. When we think about integrity, we typically see it as a trait on the same level as honesty or truthfulness. However, we could protect our integrity if we saw it as the sum of our honesty, discretion, and respect, especially in a luxury setting.
Primary Roles in Estate Management
There are 4 primary estate management roles: Property Manager, House Manager, Estate Manager and Director of Properties. We identified the skills, education, experience, and expectations of each role, as well as the process for entry and progression.
Boundaries in Private Service
What are your thoughts on boundaries in private service? What do you tell your staff? How do you train them to understand where the line is?