Apartment Life Leadership Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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 results in their new chapter with Apartment Life.

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 and trivia nights. A dash of live music is also a favorite in their community. Planning is the key!

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 service.

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 has a powerful impact.

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 wonderful events. It is to build community for the residents. The Landis’ explain how they use hosting events to build that sense of authentic community.

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 Life’s services to communities is resident visits. Crystal discusses the different types of visits they conduct for the community and the why behind them. There is great impact by meeting residents on their turf.

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 describes how finding and utilizing local vendors is the key to connecting the residents to the community outside the boundary of their property. If residents love their neighborhood, it increases the chances of them staying on their property.

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 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.

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.

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 with a Cause build lasting memories that will keep residents talking about your community for years.