133: Nancy Wilhite – Grow Leadership

Guest: Nancy Wilhite

 

Guest Bio:

Nancy Wilhite is the owner of Grow Consulting, a professional consulting business that helps to develop leaders in terms of their executive presence, communication, presentation, and strategic planning. She has a strong focus on CRE professionals and market leaders, working on their business development processes and running high-performing teams.

 

Key Points:

Background and Experience:

Nancy has 40 years of experience, with a focus on people, operations, and leadership development. She entered the commercial real estate field serendipitously after being recruited to CB (Coldwell Banker) for operations management. Over her career, she worked with brokers and teams to develop high-performing individuals and businesses, and also managed teams on a national level, focusing on business development and efficient processes.

 

Transition to Consulting:

Nancy started her consulting company, Grow Consulting, after the COVID-19 pandemic led to downsizing in her previous role. She now helps clients with leadership, executive presence, communication, and strategic planning.

 

Philosophy on Leadership:

Nancy believes in working with and through people, understanding that each person’s unique qualities are key to success in any team or business. She emphasizes that leaders should inspire and guide people in a way that helps them grow, particularly by recognizing their strengths and encouraging their development. Leadership, according to Nancy, is about being able to communicate effectively, guide others through challenges, and maintain a vision that motivates people to work toward a common goal.

 

Team Development and Motivation:

Maintaining momentum and excitement in teams is essential, especially when facing challenges like resource shortages or high expectations. Nancy advocates for creating quick wins and clear, manageable plans to sustain energy. She also encourages structured processes for onboarding new employees, highlighting the importance of clear roles and responsibilities, especially in high-energy industries like commercial real estate.

 

Hiring and Role Clarity:

Hiring the right people for specific roles is crucial. Nancy stresses the importance of being intentional about what you are hiring for and ensuring that the new hire fits the culture and the role. She advises that teams should have a clear understanding of what they need and the impact the new hire will have on the organization.

 

Leadership Development:

Nancy believes leaders are both born and made. Natural instincts for leadership can be honed with experience and training. Effective leaders are those who can influence others, communicate difficult messages clearly, and help their teams succeed together.

 

Final Thoughts:

Mistakes are part of the learning process. Nancy encourages embracing failures, learning from them, and moving forward with improved strategies. She reiterates the core belief that "we do things with and through people," highlighting the importance of collaboration, leadership, and team growth in any organization.

 

 

Guest Links:

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