Episode 219: “What to Do When You Stumble”
Apartment Life Leadership Podcast
Release Date: 05/14/2024
Episode 310: "The Leader and Burnout"
Apartment Life Leadership Podcast
Burnout is a challenge all leaders face at some point. In this episode, Tim Harris explores the key characteristics of burnout, offers practical strategies for breaking the cycle, and shares effective tips to prevent it. This insightful discussion could truly be a lifesaver. Every resident faces challenges at some point in life. But what happens when an entire community is struck by a crisis? The Carpenters share their experiences supporting residents in the aftermath of the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey.
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Episode 309: "144 Life Lessons for Leaders"
Apartment Life Leadership Podcast
Throughout life, we encounter countless "life lessons" and "business lessons," gained either from personal experiences or the wisdom of others. Over the years, Chuck and his colleagues created a running list of 144 "Lessons Learned." In this episode, Chuck reflects on how the list began and highlights several of those valuable insights. The Burris’ share how resident visits are a powerful part of building a sense of authentic community, jump starting relationships, and connecting with new residents. It also brings a solid business value to the community in helping increase satisfaction and...
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Episode 308: "Change Management and Leading Innovation"
Apartment Life Leadership Podcast
Growing organizations must effectively manage change and embrace innovation to thrive in the future. Melissa Pratt distinguishes between "Change Management" and "Leading Innovation" and provides a clear game plan to achieve success in both areas. Planning events can be exciting, but how do you come up with fresh, creative ideas? The Sefiks share some of their favorite unique community events and the sources of their inspiration.
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Episode 307: “Time and Project Management”
Apartment Life Leadership Podcast
All leaders have a list of projects on their desks to accomplish and they only have a certain number of hours in a day or week. Kelly “KC” Jones, Chief Operating Officer for Apartment Life, outlines the way that she approaches and teaches “Time & Project Management.” These simple and effective techniques make the leader more effect and efficient in these critical tasks. Apartment Life continues to fill the need for more communities in innovative ways. Chris shares how he is piloting an exciting “virtual” program. It is designed for communities that are waiting as Apartment Life...
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Episode 306: "Risk Taking and Being a Lifelong Learner"
Apartment Life Leadership Podcast
Two indispensable characteristics of a leader are “Risk Taking” and being a “Lifelong Learner." Doug shares his experience of how taking wise risks is the way to keep moving forward as an organization. The way to move forward personally is to keep learning. Trevor and Carley share their experiences of visiting their neighbors. From sharing a Ramadan meal, to meeting an advertising giant, the Leash’s have seen it all. There is a power of visiting the residents that is hard to match in connecting people to the community.
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Episode 305: "Leadership Lessons from The Diamond"
Apartment Life Leadership Podcast
After 15 years playing as a MLB player and then coaching at the collegiate level, All-star Lance Berkman shares several leadership lessons he learned along the way. Leaders need to know the way, show the way, and go the way. The Vance's remind us that principle of "Love your neighbor as yourself" is not a nice saying. It is a wonderful way to get to know their community and serve them in some amazing ways.
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Episode 304: "Shifting from Obligation to Opportunity"
Apartment Life Leadership Podcast
Dr. Debbie shares that by making the subtle shift from “I have to” to “I get to” changes the leaders mindset as they approach their specific tasks. A key in making this adjustment is to align your passion and purpose with your projects. The Allens are veterans of serving Apartment Life by living “Onsite” in communities. They share their new focus of bringing the same great events by using Apartment Life’s “Offsite” model. They share the advantages of both models of building community for residents. The Allens tell how intentionality is the key to receiving the same great...
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Episode 303: "A Way Through the Storm"
Apartment Life Leadership Podcast
There are seasons in the life of every leader that seem like all things are going smoothly and it is clear sailing. Everything they try seems to work. Then there are other seasons when leaders go through the storm. It is tough going, things are working, and it may seem like it will never end. Keith shares how he delt with some recent storms. Greg and Kellye discuss the planning they do for their long-range vision for events to ensure a variety of “activity-based” events like chili cook-offs, dessert swaps, and painting classes. They also mix in “community building” events like Bingo...
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Episode 302: "Resilience in Leadership"
Apartment Life Leadership Podcast
Scott Turner, Chief Visionary Officer for JPI, describes how all leaders need to develop the ability to be resilient in the difficulties of life and business. Resilience will help leaders to not only to survive but thrive during the challenging times of life. The Mora sisters go above and beyond trying to build community through showing acts of care and kindness to their residents and staff. From bringing popcorn for a movie night for a sick child, to giving a special gift to make someone feel at home, they find the exact right way to love their residents. Staying intentional is the key....
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Episode 301: "The Leader and Decision Making"
Apartment Life Leadership Podcast
Carson McDaniel, President of Marble Capital, discusses that decision making is a BIG part of the leadership role. There are many components to the process and dynamics of moving an organization. Delegation, values communication, building culture, and setting goals are some of the pieces the leader needs to consider. The Coles share how that by being diligent to encourage positive online reviews by their residents saved their community. Over 100 residents stated that they were renewing their leasing in part to the Apartment Life program and the Coles! They describe their process of moving the...
info_outlineEveryone stumbles at some point in life. The key is picking yourself up and moving on. Marshall Edwards, founding board member of Apartment Life, shares tips from his sports and business experiences.
Serving residents with diverse backgrounds, ages, and occupations can be a challenge in planning social events that hit the mark for everyone. Kiara describes her favorite events to meet the needs of her residents. The events range from pet art events, amazing pool parties, to tea tastings. Each one creates a memorable way to meet their neighbors.