Episode 305: "Leadership Lessons from The Diamond"
Apartment Life Leadership Podcast
Release Date: 11/12/2024
Episode 329 "Helping Stuck Organizations Get Unstuck"
Apartment Life Leadership Podcast
Many organizations discover that they have somehow become stuck. Pete Kelly describes three reasons why this can happen to organizations and to individuals. He also shares several steps for getting unstuck and back on track. With experience serving in more than ten apartment communities, the Medlocks share how they build meaningful connections through intentional acts of care. Whether the setting is onsite or offsite, luxury or income-restricted housing, residents and staff alike respond to genuine care. Their ideas can be applied not only in apartment communities but also in single-family...
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Episode 328: "How to Start Organizations that Last (Rerun 203)"
Apartment Life Leadership Podcast
David shares his experience of starting and growing multiple successful organizations. He discusses the vital ingredients of vision, risk taking, skills and abilities, and building the right team. Oelfke goes in depth on each topic and how they contribute to a winning combination. 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 327: "The Leader and Decision Making (Rerun 301)"
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 of 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...
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Episode 326: "Tips from the Top"
Apartment Life Leadership Podcast
Jen Piccotti, President of Swift Bunny, shares her Leadership Tips from the Top. She talks about her leadership "superpower," offers practical advice for young leaders, and explains her approach to achieving "work-life balance." Building a support team to help the coordinators is vital for success. Quincy and Katelyn, share that they enjoy putting together. They also give tips on how to select the right team and what functions they can be trained to enhance the service.
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Episode 325: "Five Steps to Transform Your Business and Your Life"
Apartment Life Leadership Podcast
Greg Brenneman, Founder, CEO and Chairman of Turnworks, Inc., discusses his book, Right Away & All at Once, and how he has been able to apply five basic steps that allowed him to successfully turn around dozens of companies. These same steps also translate to success in our personal lives.
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Episode 324: "The Healthy Leader"
Apartment Life Leadership Podcast
Every leader goes through challenging seasons during their career. In this episode Chris will discuss principles that will assist any leader to recognize and recover from those tough experiences - whether personally or professionally.
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Episode 323: "Think Ahead"
Apartment Life Leadership Podcast
As leaders, we all strive to make the best decisions possible. Yet there are three common enemies that threaten wise decision-making. In this session, Randy shares how Thinking Ahead can help us recognize and overcome these decision-making pitfalls.
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Episode 322: "Advice to Young Leaders"
Apartment Life Leadership Podcast
Most young leaders are strong on enthusiasm and energy; typically, they are more likely to learn new technologies and are also willing to try new ways of doing things. Todd Harkness discusses several practical areas for young leaders to keep in mind as they develop their leadership. The secret of caring for your neighbors is being intentionally aware. Kathleen describes the different methods she incorporates to stay informed about the needs in her community. Then she has a strategy to meet those needs. Whether serving in Canada or the USA incorporating a team is a very important part of her...
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Episode 321: "The Leader and Personal Growth"
Apartment Life Leadership Podcast
It has been said that personal growth is the cornerstone of effective leadership. That may be to the fact that personal growth and leadership are so intertwined. Zach Springer, partner and head of Capital Markets for RPM Living, discusses the importance of the leader and personal growth. Turning total strangers in an apartment community into neighbors who know and care for one another takes a blend of science and art. Bailey Gibbs shares how she uses data and resident preferences from her four communities to plan events that foster meaningful connections. She also highlights how adding...
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Episode 320: "Creating and Building a Healthy Staff"
Apartment Life Leadership Podcast
Many organizations invest significant time in hiring to fill open positions. However, few dedicate the same effort to cultivating a healthy, high-performing team. Chantel McHenry, Executive Search Consultant, outlines the essential elements needed to ensure your staff is developing in the right direction. Apartment residents often live in close proximity to many neighbors, yet statistics show that most have no friends within their community. Many are frequently separated from their friends and family. Trina Hinton shares how simple acts of care and kindness can transform neighbors into...
info_outlineAfter 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.