"Success" with Becky Hill, 2009 WCR National President

The Dallas Metro East Chapter held a successful meeting the first day of July with a style show and visits from our two WCR Texas presidents – National President, Becky Hill and Texas State President, Sandra Hunt.

The highlight was the message that President Becky brought to us as food for thought. Would you like to be more successful as a realtor, in an organization, or on a personal level? What are the common traits that unite these diverse areas into one? She distills all the possibilities into “10 Characteristics of Highly Successful People”.

1) Be optimistic
2) Define purpose or destination
3) Work hard
4) Discipline – systems in place
5) Trust your intuition
6) Be a risk taker
7) Prolific reader
8. Strive for mastery
9) Expect the best – remain positive
10) Seek the help of others

What a priviledge for us in Texas to have the counsel, advise and expertise of our National President so readily available to us! President Becky has spoken to many of our local chapters during the year. She has plans to speak to speak to the Collin County Chapter and Houston Chapter in the near future. You can also see her at the WCR/TAR Fall Meeting in Dallas, TX as she installs Deborah Spangler as our 2010 Texas State President. Make plans to join us!

WCR Mid Year Meeting - AWARDS

The Mid Year Meeting proved to be TEXAS TERRIFIC in every way! We attended interesting sessions, heard inspirational speakers, participated in committee meetings, and WON AWARDS!

First, let’s start with the awards based on 2008 Annual Report…..


1. 2008 Chapter of Excellence Awards - 15 chapters won Gold & 6 won Silver

2. Chapters of the Year -
Mega – Houston 1960
Large – Dallas Metro East

3. State Chapter of the Year –
Super Mega State – TEXAS STATE CHAPTER

4. Wells Fargo Award for Best Programming that includes a $1,000 check
Mega Chapter – Houston 1960

Awards based on 2009 Membership Drive for Recruitment

1. Golden Triangle Chapter – Small Chapter
2. San Antonio Chapter – Mega Chapter


I think the state made Becky Hill, our own Texan, mighty proud!!! Pictures are available on the website under EVENTS; then select Event Pictures.

Over the next few weeks, we will feature information from the lab sessions and speakers. The goal is to have something interesting every week so that YOU will return to the blog repeatedly.

Provided by VaLois Hounsel

Top 5 Secrets of Great Networkers

The next Savvy Saturday Sessions will feature reports from the Texas state officers and members concerning information and ideas learned from the forums, lab sessions and speakers at the Women’s Council Mid Year Conference in DC.

During the preparation for the lab session, “Chapter Programming that Works”, I found from one of the program speakers, a flyer that was available from her company’s website that I wanted to share.

The Top 5 Secrets of Great Networkers

Networking is about forming authentic, mutually beneficial, long term relationships.
Nobody is born knowing how to network. Here are some tips from master connectors:

1. It’s NOT Just You
_ EVERYONE feels the same way
_ Only rule is the Golden Rule
_ Get outside yourself through curiosity

2. Quality Beats Quantity
_ Whoever leaves with the most business cards loses
_ Focus on Connectors
_ Minimize clones; maximize diversity
_ The one with access to the most information wins

3. Everyone has Something of Value to Contribute – Including YOU
_ Networking is not about tit for tat
_ Being asked feels good
_ “Payback” can be months later
_ Saying ‘thank you’ is often enough

4. Use the Laws of Physics
_ Get in motion – use momentum
_ It doesn’t have to hurt! Make it fun & easy!
_ Follow-up or it doesn’t count

5. It’s a Lifestyle, Not a Project
_ Way of BEING in a relationship
_ Keep it going and the benefits multiply


Networking Gives YOU Power to Achieve Things Important to YOU! –

Check back each week for the next selection from our treasure trove of information !

"Women who Mean Business" with Vickie Austin

Vickie Austin of Choices Worldwide is a woman on a mission with a message to share for “Women Who Mean Business”. She notes that “as girls & women, we receive mixed messages about power and prestige. Raised to be nice girls, we struggle up the corporate ladder or as entrepreneurs, confused by the roles we’re trained for that are in conflict with the new roles we need to fill. She tackles the conflicts of being a woman in business: money, power, position and how to have it all without losing the very people we love—or losing ourselves. She helps participants build their power base—their posse—while still honoring the people who support them along way, creating a consensus on everyone can win.”

Vickie proposes 9 Lessons for Women Who Mean Business:

1. Surround Yourself with Supportive People - (Financial Advisor, Accountant, Banker, Mortgage Broker/Lender – Doctor(s), Landscaper, Inspector, Home Warranty, Personal Virtual Assistant., Hairdresser, Housekeeper, Photographer, Technical Assistant., Handyman, Business coach, etc.) These individuals become your posse. Build your “golden rolodex” with your posse and focus on referrals for all. Have a quarterly focus group with your posse.

2. Honor These People Whenever & Wherever You Can; i.e., victories, holidays, birthdays, promotions, etc. Send more thank you cards. Watch each other’s backs.

3. It’s Okay to Toot Your Own Horn; in fact, IT’S REQUIRED. (Check out http://www.bragbetter.com/ to create “brag bites”. Weave these bites together in a story to create a memorable introduction.

4. Honor Your Feminine Style
Women are better communicators.
Women are better global managers (because of communication)
Be proud of the differences we bring to the table.

For the remaining 5 lessons, click here.

"Cross Generational Marketing to Women" with Marilyn Moats Kennedy

The Marketing to Women Summit held in Chicago, March 20-22, this year was a wonderful experience. According to Becky Hill, our 2009 National President, “the goal was to help attendees to capture the business of the female consumer, and it delivered on that promise in spades. Approximately 200 members attended the Summit and received valuable information to take back and apply to their businesses”



One of my favorite speakers was Marilyn Moats Kennedy. Many of you may remember her from Leadership Academy that we attend as president-elects or at the Mid Year Conference in DC last year. She deals with diversity issues such as generational motivation and communication. The concerns of racial, gender, and ethnic diversity have been superseded by the bigger issue: age diversity.



At the Marketing to Women Summit, Marilyn presented a session on “Cross Generational Marketing to Women”. With her dry wit and low key delivery style, she educated and entertained us. She expounded on several topics: Lifestyle rules not gender, Financial attitudes are more important than income; Whose money is she spending? Smother her in facts and figures; and Don’t make assumptions. Ask Questions. To learn more, click here.



Included in the presentation, were a set of slides showing the views and preferences of women in the five groups: Pre-Boomer—1934-1945; Boomer—1946-1959; Cusper - 1960-1968; Buster - 1969-1978 and Netster -1979-1988. Topics included: The Medium is the Message, Selling across Generations; Satisfactions across Generations; and a Look at the New Generation 1989 plus. Click here to see if you agree with her assessment. I think you will find it most interesting!


Next week will be the fantastic Vickie Austin with her posse and Golden Rolodex…

Mid Winter Meeting - "Clarity" with Dr. Ann Daly

Good morning… it is time for a SavvySaturdaySessions highlighting speakers, presentations, forums, discussions and books from the outstanding Women’s Council of REALTORS® meetings, conferences, summits and forums attended during the year.

The State Officers believe that it is important to share the wealth of knowledge gained through our attendance at events. The majority of our members are unable to attend which places the responsibility on the attendees to report back to the home front. The best sources to spread the good news are through our local chapter/state newsletters, websites and blogs.

To complement the TeckyTalkTuesdays on our State Blog with Cindie Stewart who gives us great tips on what is happening in the technology world, we are implementing the SavvySaturdaySessions with our first post concerning the WCR/TAR Winter meeting in February.

WCR Education Session with
Ann Daly PhD, author
Clarity: How to Accomplish what Matters Most


According to Dr. Ann Daly, “we’ve all experienced how easy things are when we’re feeling clear. Work flows, and life is calmer. Clarity is a habit of mind that you can depend upon every day. She stressed a five-step process for developing clarity, strategies for deepening self-awareness, how to ask the right questions, and the most effective journaling systems. This practical guide includes quotes to inspire you and ideas to transform you.” Five Steps to Attain Clarity

Next week, we will feature one of the marvelous speakers we enjoyed at the Marketing to Women Summit in Chicago – Marilyn Moats Kennedy.


We welcome comments, concerns and ideas for future SavvySaturdaySessions…. Let your chapter members know what valuable items are available on http://www.wcrtexas.org/ !