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Maintaining Composure and Managing Stress

By Courtney Schmidt (Alpha, DePauw University), Managing Partner, Pearl Stone Partners In spring 2020 I found myself inundated with the phrases “in these unprecedented times,” “out of an abundance of caution” and “the new normal.” They were everywhere. We used them at work, they were in the news, they were even in commercials. It was […]

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Building Relationships with Positivity

By Rebecca Bogosh, House Director at the Alpha Tau (University of New Hampshire) Chapter Positivity means “thinking in an optimistic way, looking for solutions, expecting good results and success, and focusing on making life happier. It is a happy and worry-free state of mind, which looks at the bright side of life.” Positivity is probably […]

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Planning is Paramount

By Courtney Schmidt (Alpha, DePauw University), Pearl Stone Partners Managing Partner Pearl Stone Partners (PSP) house directors have a dual focus: the people and the facility. In their role, house directors work to support the safety and well-being of the chapter facility residents; they are also responsible for the safety and security of the physical […]

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The Importance of Daily Walkthroughs

By Amanda Farrer (Alpha Nu, University of Missouri), Pearl Stone Partners Engagement Manager Have you ever heard the phrase “See something, say something?” While it is normally associated with airport security or public safety, this saying can also be applied to the role of a house director. The primary property management job responsibility Pearl Stone […]

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Tips and Tricks for Virtual Interviews

By Amanda Farrer, Engagement Manager (Alpha Nu, University of Missouri) In this virtual COVID-19 world, video interviews are becoming more widely used, even necessary. Whether it is through Zoom, Skype or another video conferencing platform, employers get the opportunity to meet candidates “face to face” from a safe distance. In the same way you should […]

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The Seven C’s: A Checklist for Leaders

The Seven C’s: A Checklist for Leaders What does it take to be a good leader during a time of crisis? According to The Table Group, there are seven important C’s that every leader should keep in mind. Learn more about the seven C’s here: https://www.tablegroup.com/hub/post/a-checklist-for-leaders/.  

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Building Resilient Teams

Building Resilient Teams As the 2020-21 academic year is gearing up to be filled with uncertainty and challenges, it is even more important to build resilient teams! Resilient teams are ones that rebound from adversity and setbacks and are able to adapt to changing situations. Check out this article to learn how leaders can build […]

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Summer Routines

By Courtney Schmidt (Managing Partner) With longer daylight hours, I find the summer months inspire in me a sense of opportunity – more time to spend outdoors in the sun, more time to squeeze in a few extra errands or accomplish a handful of additional projects, more time to catch up with friends and family, […]

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Mixing Up Routines

Spring typically includes traditions, rites of passage, milestone events, annual celebrations and shared experiences like graduation, prom, Mother’s Day, and Memorial Day weekend. These are times, in my experience at least, when people come together to celebrate. However, due to COVID-19, spring (and summer) 2020 have been notable for its stay-at-home orders, rapid news stories […]

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How to Know If the Job Is the Right Fit

How to know you’ve found the right fit in an interview Interviews can be a nerve-wracking experience. It is easy tbo feel overwhelmed with having the perfect answers, wearing the right outfit and being exactly what the interviewer is looking for. Some candidates tend to forget that what they think about the company is just […]