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 Apartmen...

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 l...

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...

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 b...

Kevin Dean, founder of the Rockbridge Investment Group, shares the importance of establishing a long-term view of building their company to maximize future success. It is alluring to chase quick wins and paydays that do not ultimately build the solid foundation, culture, and practices that provide lasting results. Liz explains how strategic and fun events allow residents to get to know each other....

Zach Haptonstall, CEO & Co-Founder of Rise48 Equity, shares amazing accomplishments at just age 32 and his vulnerability with the insights he shares will surely add value to you.   Brody serves two very different apartment communities. He shares the creative events that each group of residents enjoy. Monthly community dinners, a Presidential Pet Election, and a Pool Party with a local business sho...

Jerry Wilkinson has compiled a list of valuable life lessons from his NAA Hall of Fame career. During this episode, he shares the wisdom he learned on his journey. The Browns unpack their philosophy on selecting the perfect mix of events. They talk through the various sizes of their events and the slightly different goals of each. The Browns cover everything from big "fringe" events, to medium "af...

Stephen Vecchitto, Founder and CEO of Advenir Living, explains that leadership is not a title, it is a behavior. Successful leaders serve, guide, and give targeted care to those they lead. They also need to be a cheerleader, coach, counselor, and composer. The majority of Apartment Life Coordinators have the privilege of visiting their residents at their apartments. It adds a personal touch when r...

Jim Monk, President of Clozzits, took a start up from 1 employee to 8000! He learned many valuable lessons through that season. Jim emphasizes that leaders need to be life-long learners. Alanna shares how by showing acts of care with your neighbors in times of need has had a profound impact. The impact was not only on her neighbors, but on her as well. Serving others can often be an amazing blessi...

Ernest shares his personal leadership journey and skill set. He also gives constructive and practical advice for young leaders in any field. Ernest guarantees that these tips will make any leader a success. It has been said often, "People do not care how much you know, until you show how much you care." This is true for Apartment Life Coordinators as well. The Acton's share that showing care and l...

Everyone struggles to find work-life balance. John shares his story of how being out of balance affected his family. He also shares tips of regaining his balance. Building a support team to help the coordinators is vital for success. Quincy and Katelyn share what they enjoy putting together. They also give tips on how to select the right team and what functions can be trained to enhance the servic...

Henry Cloud said, "As a leader, you always get what you create and what you allow." Every company has a culture whether they built it or allowed it. Dana explains how to build and measure the culture of a company in a fast-moving environment. Tosha shares how she serves her communities with "intentionality" in everything she does. A simple smile, kind words, or helping to brighten someone's day ha...

Payton Mayes (CEO of JPI) explains how their company implements the values of Patrick Lencioni's bestselling book, "The Ideal Team Player". Whether making hiring decisions or building a company culture, Payton shares the importance of these three key character qualities. Apartment Life coordinators are known for their great events. However, the end goal of Apartment Life is not just to host wonder...

Every leader needs to be strategic about how they lead and how they grow their leadership. Mark shares numerous qualities that leaders should have developed along their journey. Humility, being genuine, directness, and a willingness to serve clients and staff are a few of them. Having a group who will help you see your blind spots is indispensable. One of the often-overlooked aspects of Apartment...

Every person is filled with a degree of leadership potential. For most people it is even more than they realize. Every leader who hires new staff wants to help them grow to become the very best leaders that they were created to be. Kiley shares three principles for you to unlock that potential. Monthly social events are a powerful way Apartment Life teams build community for residents. Andre descr...

Everyone 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...

Three key core leadership characteristics that lead to success are being Humble, Hungry, and Hustle. These principles (found in  H3 Leadership ), in the right balance, can set the stage for any leader to maximize their potential. Donna shares her journey to the top. An important aspect to the success for most of the Apartment Life coordinators is utilizing outside help or volunteers at strategic t...

John takes the complicated challenge of leadership and boils it down to three main pillars that people can use as a template to build their own style of leadership for their context. Great events not only help to build a sense of community, reestablish existing connections, and create a central gathering place, they also can create lasting memories. Cat shares how her Miami Vice and Casino Night w...

The military and corporate worlds are different in many obvious ways. Brett shares from his twenty-years of experience in the Georgia Army National Guard several leadership lessons he learned in the military that cross over well into the corporate world. Difficult circumstances require "out of the box" solutions. During the pandemic the Villarreal's created a unique way to connect their residents...

The use of encouragement is a powerful yet often overlooked resource in developing a flourishing culture. Encouraging others in the workplace can be an intentional habit that everyone can develop. Jeremy shares several steps that will allow you to have an impact on those around you in a profound way. Apartment living is transient for many residents. They can feel isolated and unseen. The Robertson...

There are many reasons that we and our co-workers have difficulty in having honest conversations at work. People are not trying to be dishonest, but there are competing factors in play. Will I hurt someone? Do I look bad bringing this up to my supervisor? Kendall shares several practical tips on having those needed honest conversations. Most Apartment Life Coordinators would agree that serving a c...

The workplace can sometimes be a difficult setting to be more than professional in nature. Danielle reminds listeners that being authentic and real helps build true relationships where trust exists between co-workers and with clients. Our world is running at warp speed today and building relationships can be hard to start or develop. The Peterson's share how they intentionally set aside time and s...

There seems to be a continual pull between a leader's work and the rest of their life. Alicia Stoermer Clark, CEO of Seldin Company shares how to build a "work-life plan" that includes persistence, compartmentalization, and recognition. The Burris' share how resident visits are a powerful part of building a sense of authentic community, jump starting relationships, and connecting with new resident...

It is vitally important for leaders to have an eye to the horizon to see what may be coming next in order to prepare their companies for it. Ryan shares the how Witten Advisors does "data carpentry" to help them see trends and forecasts in the industry. The Hutzler's intentionally build solid relationships not only with their residents, but also with their property staff. This allowed them to be a...

If your goal is to be successful in leadership, there are mindset characteristics that are needed. Hugh discusses the need to continually be focused on growing personally; learning to communicate direction in a way that speaks life into others; and focus the spotlight on others in humility. The Atkinson's have developed a creative event for their community that has become indispensable. Their "Com...