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Leaders can fall into the trap of a "Singular Story," where they focus on a single viewpoint and dismiss others, writes Alaina Love, the CEO of Purpose Linked Consulting, which can stifle creativity and collaboration within teams. Love offers strategies to overcome this, such as recognizing defensiveness, fostering curiosity and practicing multiple ways to interpret feedback to see different points of view.

A home in Morristown, N.J., is on the market for $1.46 million, with the option to include five antique cars. "Nestled in a picturesque setting, Mount Kemble Lake offers a unique blend of history, charm and community living," says listing agent Lisa Molinari of Weichert Realtors.

Single-family home rents were 41% higher in January compared with the period before the onset of the pandemic, according to Zillow. Multifamily units saw rents rise 26% over the same time span. The gap may be attributed in part to a construction boom in multifamily buildings, which has helped to constrain rent gains.

The recovery in the office market could be affected by the Trump administration's efforts to sell properties and terminate office leases. The impact could be felt across the country but could be particularly significant in Washington, D.C., a Barclays analysis suggests. "You will see there's a lot of buildings in Washington that are going to go away," noted Darrell Crate, CEO of Easterly Government Properties.

Apple is reportedly developing a smart doorbell to compete with Ring, and a recent leak suggests it might feature MagSafe for easier battery charging. The doorbell is expected to include Face ID for quick unlocking and integration with HomeKit-compatible smart locks.

With corporate entities owning around 120,000 homes in Florida, a new bill that lawmakers will consider next month seeks to restrict their ability to purchase additional properties. The proposed legislation would empower local governments to create new "hybrid" zoning codes to limit or exclude future corporate-owned single-family homes. This initiative is designed to help Floridians compete in the housing market and make it more affordable for them to achieve homeownership.

Richmond Federal Reserve Bank President Tom Barkin said that the U.S. economy "could see our tailwinds replaced by inflationary headwinds." As a result, "we may well need to use policy to lean against that wind."