Multifamily Streamlined with Leslie Mathis
Thank you for joining Multifamily Streamlined where we will discuss multifamily trends, operations, renovations, leasing, and basically all things multifamily. I am Leslie Mathis, founder of Streamline Multifamily Group. I have created a podcast as a resource to all my apartment friends and family. 24 years ago, I fell into the industry as a Housekeeper while looking for an apartment in Mooresville, NC. I’ve worked my way up from a very entry level position and now I am a Consultant and an Asset Manager. I share this because I’ve walked a mile in most of your shoes and hope you can learn from my missteps, bloopers, wins, and accomplishments. For 2023, my goal is to release 1 podcast per week sharing all things just mentioned, along with a great interview line-up where you can hear from peers, mentors, leaders, and vendors in the industry. Subscribe now for future podcast notifications. Let's connect! https://www.streamlinemultifamily.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/streamlinemultifamily?trk=similar-pages https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-mathis-7aa336a https://www.instagram.com/lesliejmathis/https://www.facebook.com/leslie.a.mathis/
Multifamily Streamlined with Leslie Mathis
The Art of Servant Leadership - Property Management Executive, Kevin Owens
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In this episode, we explore servant leadership and its role in developing true leaders within organizations. Our guest, an executive leader for over 20 years, raises concerns about the overemphasis on results, potentially overshadowing the importance of genuine leadership in creating attractive workplaces for top talents. We discuss the benefits of enabling professionals to expand their skillset and explore the many career paths in multifamily. We also dive into the need for our maintenance teams to work hands on to retain the necessary knowledge to troubleshoot issues that inevitably arise. Prioritizing critical tasks and the significance of stress relief techniques are also touched upon. This episode offers valuable insights for multifamily leaders passionate about authentic leadership and developing future leaders.
Kevin Owens is a strong, experienced, and influential leader who prioritizes fostering trust, building consensus, and putting people first. He is respected for his compassionate, honest, and direct approach to leadership and team building. He is known by those with whom he interacts for his integrity, professionalism, and commitment to excellence.
Here from Kevin about:
- How he turned a vacant unit into a training unit for maintenance.
- Why more hands on opportunity results in better retention.
- The importance of servant leadership and focusing on others.
- The idea of heart mechanism versus head mechanism.
- Getting in the trenches with his team.
- The importance of focusing on TODAY.
- Finding an outlet to relieve stress and get things off your mind to reset.
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