Put Your Own Oxygen Mask On First

In challenging times, we, like the airlines, recommend that leaders of Wealth Management Firms “put their own oxygen masks on first” in order to have the capacity to positively impact their teams. Here are some tangible ways to do so.

Referrals

Getting referrals can represent a helpful way to grow your firm, but sometimes financial advisors struggle to know the best approach to ask for them. In this week’s video, we talk about 3 aspects to consider when asking for a potential introduction.

Courageous, Authentic Leadership

As a leader, are you open to hearing what you need to hear, or are you only interested in listening to what you want to hear? Here are a few thoughts about the mindset of a strong, courageous, healthy leader.

Working ON Your Firm, Not IN

Every Wealth Management Firm is comprised of two primary components. Component A (represented by the front wheel) is your role as an advisor, serving clients, investing, etc. Component B (represented by the back wheel) is the running of the firm itself. This includes things like strategy, developing your team and casting vision. When both wheels are in sync, there is …