As humans, we tend to be overly critical of ourselves, which can sometimes hinder us from appreciating our own strengths. Instead of facing career changes with fear or doubt, embracing gratitude can unlock valuable insights into what truly matters to us.
“I love my team and the company, but they never follow through with promises on staffing.” I am sure every Commercial Real Estate leader has heard these words before. CRE staffing challenges due to cost cutting, employee turnover or growth can pose enormous risk to your culture and teams. Regardless of the reasons it is a red flag as a leader and should not be ignored.
While a perpetually calm life is an appealing ideal, it’s often unrealistic—especially in the high-stress world of commercial real estate.
While earning my bachelor’s degree in finance, I was searching for a flexible job and landed an interview that sounded promising. You can imagine my surprise when I pulled up to a residential address. Today, that would surely be a Red Flag. But I was in a respected area of Silicon Valley, so I cautiously decided that I would knock on the door.
Self-development requires a long-term commitment to effecting change. The most significant measure of any coaching engagement, whether for an individual or a
When it comes to the CRE budgeting process and presentations, the senior leadership team should have provided clear objectives, goals, and resources to help the team successfully prepare and deliver crucial company information.
In my early days at a development company, the Operations team was often overlooked in strategic discussions. The Leasing and Development teams were held in high regard, and rightfully so, as they were responsible for generating revenue and securing projects that formed the backbone of our property management business. We learned to respect their vital role.
Focusing on career transitions and upward mobility can be stressful for anyone, regardless of where you are in your career. The fear of change, imposter syndrome, workload and time management, financial stability, and job security can feel overwhelming at every step of your career journey. However, for most parents, this level of anxiety pales in comparison to the emotions involved when career decision-making collides with prioritizing family needs.
Leadership development requires a commitment to change. The biggest measurement for any professional coaching engagement is effecting that change, regardless of whether it is an individual or company utilizing those services.
With enterprise advancement, the notion of enlisting external expertise often raises concerns regarding expenditure and return on investment. Yet, engaging a strategic consultant for targeted initiatives (large or small), skills enhancement, or to guide executive teams confronting strategic transformation or expansion, can be a valuable investment — one that results in cost savings while bolstering a stretched workforce.
