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Suzanne Hopson | Collective Conversations
Grab a notebook and pen for this episode of Collective Conversations as Mike Brewer sits down with the wise and wonderful Suzanne Hopson, Founder and Principal of Here2Elevate. Find Suzanne on LinkedIn or through her website www.here2elevate.com
This conversation is filled with helpful takeaways to challenge your thinking and elevate your game. Here are just a few great quotes from this episode:
- Execution: “If it’s not repeatable, documented, and measurable, there will always be problems with consistency.”
- Fear: “It is stingy/selfish to hold back what you are thinking.”
- Imposter Syndrome: “If I am experiencing imposter syndrome, then I’m in the right room.”
- Commitment: “It’s not about the equipment. It’s about the commitment.”
- Accountability: “It means I am count-on-able for these deliverables.”
Whether you’re a seasoned investor, property manager, vendor/supplier, or someone interested in learning more about the multifamily market, this series offers valuable insights that can help you navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities in this dynamic industry.
About Mike Brewer – Mike is enthusiastic about people, technology, and the multifamily industry. He serves as President of RADCO Residential and COO of The RADCO Companies. As the Founder of Multifamily Collective, Mike is passionate about sharing insights and wisdom through this series of Collective Conversations with others in this industry. This podcast is a platform for industry professionals to connect, learn, and grow.
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The Power of Pen in Leadership: Debunking the Myth of ‘I Don’t Need to Write This Down
Unlocking Potential and Enhancing Productivity with a Simple Tool: Pen and Paper
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Summary
As multifamily leaders, we often pride ourselves on our abilities to retain and manage an array of information. There’s a prevalent belief among many that our minds are infallible repositories capable of storing and recalling every detail exactly when needed. Today, we dispel the biggest lie in personal development: “I don’t need to write this down.” We’ll explore why recording your thoughts, plans, and ideas can significantly enhance your leadership skills and overall productivity, promoting tremendous success in the multifamily industry.
Problem
The pace of the multifamily industry can be intense, with a constant barrage of things, responsibilities, and decisions that need to be made. This can easily lead to information overload, causing important details to slip through the cracks. The belief that one can remember all crucial points without external aid can result in missed opportunities, flawed decision-making, and stagnation in personal and organizational growth. This underestimation of the utility of written records reflects a larger issue – the undervaluation of systematic approaches in leadership development.
Solutions
Addressing this fallacy starts with acknowledging our cognitive limitations and appreciating the value of recording information. Writing things down doesn’t signify weakness or incapacity. Instead, it’s a strategic tool that enhances memory, fosters clearer thinking, and provides a tangible record for future reference. It’s about creating a reliable external memory system to aid your internal one.
Writing down your thoughts, ideas, and plans can enhance creativity and enable more effective problem-solving. It allows for the visualization of concepts, fostering a deeper understanding and enabling connections that may not have been apparent otherwise. This translates into better strategies, innovative solutions, and improved business performance.
Moreover, maintaining written records encourages transparency and accountability in leadership. It is a detailed documentation of commitments, promoting a culture of responsibility within the organization. It can also provide valuable insights when reviewing past decisions, offering learning opportunities for continuous improvement.
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The Bedfellows of Accountability
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Accountability, responsibility, and authority are interrelated concepts crucial in organizational management and individual performance. They are essential elements that contribute to the overall success of an organization, and their effective implementation is crucial for creating an environment of trust, transparency, and fairness.
Accountability refers to the expectation that individuals or organizations will account for their actions and decisions. It means that they are answerable to someone for their performance and the outcomes of their decisions. When held accountable, individuals are expected to demonstrate a sense of ownership over their work and take responsibility for their actions.
Responsibility, on the other hand, refers to the obligation of an individual or organization to take action and make decisions that are in line with their targets and outcomes. Responsibility requires individuals to take charge of their actions and make decisions contribute to the organization’s success. It means being dependable, reliable, and trustworthy and making decisions in the organization’s best interest.
On the other hand, authority refers to the power and control an individual or organization holds to make decisions and take action. Authority gives individuals the power to enforce their decisions and to ensure that their decisions are carried out. Authority is essential to accountability and responsibility because it enables individuals to make decisions that align with their goals and objectives.
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I Love Meetings; I Hate Meetings
It’s late and I’m winding down my work day. Or so I thought. For some reason my mind is shifting to the topic of meetings.
The Good
I think it meetings are good for getting people together and discussing topics that are necessary to move your business forward.
Meetings are necessary to make sure that people are on the same page.
Meetings are good for getting information out in a consistent fashion.
They are good for course correction.
They are good for forecasting.
They are good for keeping heads up when they would otherwise be buried in the busy work of the day.
They are good for rah-rah.
They are good for no-no.
They are good for reminding.
They are good for defining the future.
They are good for morale.
They are great for creating disciplines.
And sometimes; they are a good alternative to sleeping pills.
The Bad
Every single person in the meeting room has something valuable in their head; many times that is where it stays.
People are afraid of confrontation.
People are afraid of push-back.
People don’t believe their voice carries weight.
People are afraid of moving their business forward.
People are afraid of accountability.
People are afraid of defending an unpopular place.
People are afraid of losing momentum.
People are afraid of rocking the boat.
People are not confident.
People don’t like what others have to say about this or that or the other.
People just want the meeting to end.
People are not present.
People use that time to catch a nap.
Your thinking that I need to stop thinking about meetings Multifamily Maniac,
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