What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? In my career, I have accomplished many things that I am proud of, However, I believe it will be my ability to navigate through this turmoil time in commercial real estate.
Number of years in CURRENT position: 12 Best advice for new leaders in 10 words or less: Transparency and clear communication, go a long way to create culture in a business environment. My work and processes are an open book, for all that work with me. I like to look at my staff as associates, not employees.
Number of years in CURRENT position: 1.5 3 skills that you use every day in your position: Creativity, positivity, negotiation Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: Eviction: Poverty and Profit in the American City, by Matthew Desmond for those interested in why affordable housing is so necessary.
Number of years in CURRENT position: 3 strong>3 skills that you use every day in your position: Leadership, communication, problem solving. Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: The Journal (Podcast by WSJ)
Number of years in CURRENT position: 5 3 skills that you use every day in your position: Listening: Trying to truly elicit people to speak their mind, without biasing them beforehand. Noise filtering: Knowing what news to ignore, what fires to let burn, and what meetings not to attend. Intervening mindfully:
Number of years in CURRENT position: 2 3 skills that you use every day in your position: Active listening, decisiveness, and knowing how to keep the team motivated. Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders:
Number of years in CURRENT position: 3 3 skills that you use every day in your position: Analytical problem solving, stakeholder engagement, data analysis. Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: The Go-Giver by Bob Burg.
Number of years in CURRENT position: 14 Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: “Culture Code” by Daniel Coyle. 3 skills that you use every day in your position: The three essential skills that I utilize daily are perseverance, negotiation, and creative problem-solving.
Number of years in CURRENT position: 20 Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: “The Intelligent Investor” by Benjamin Graham.3 skills that you use every day in your position: Three skills that I utilize every day to thrive in this dynamic industry: strategic thinking, effective communication, and adaptability.
Number of years in CURRENT position: 1 3 skills that you use every day in your position: Integrity, passion and humility. Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: Start with Why, by Simon Sinek.
Number of years in CURRENT position: 11 3 skills that you use every day in your position: Lead by example; Recognize that no one knows everything so listen to what others say; Protect my subordinates, if they made a mistake then it means that I was wrong in giving them a task.
p>Number of years in CURRENT position: 2 3 skills that you use every day in your position: Lead with empathy, listen actively and inspire by example. Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: For aspiring leaders, I highly recommend Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek.
Number of years in CURRENT position: 5.5 3 skills that you use every day in your position: Reading, listening, analyzing. Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – by Stephen Covey
Number of years in CURRENT position: 1 3 skills that you use every day in your position: Patience, creativity, problem solving. Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: Every day I listen to the NYT The Daily podcast, and Stay Tuned with Preet, hosted by former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara.
Number of years in CURRENT position: 5.5 3 skills that you use every day in your position: Active listening, accountability, problem solving. Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: “Thrive” by Arianna Huffington.
Best advice for new leaders in 10 words or less: Discipline, work ethic and stay true to your values. What was one of your biggest challenges as a leader and how did you overcome it? Navigating the firm through COVID and down markets and staying true to my word and loyal to the people that have shown loyalty to me.
Number of years in CURRENT position: 2 Best advice for new leaders in 10 words or less: Be discipline, humble, goal oriented and decisive. Lead by example. 3 skills that you use every day in your position: Adaptability, Creative thinking, Resilience
What was one of your biggest challenges as a leader and how did you overcome it? The biggest challenge I have encountered as a leader (both in the municipal and private sector) is attracting and retaining talented team members.
Number of years in CURRENT position: 1 3 skills that you use every day in your position: Collaboration, partnership, and planning. Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: The 80/20 Principle: The Secret to Achieving More with Less by Richard Koch.