Overview of the Webinar

The recent RISMedia webinar titled “Lessons In Leadership” featured a thoughtful discussion moderated by Dave McGhee, a prominent business coach from Buffini & Company. The conversation centered on effective leadership practices with guest speaker Greg Chaplain, team leader at Real Estate Home Team at The Real Estate Group.

Key Themes in Leadership

Chaplain shared his insights on navigating the complexities of real estate leadership, stressing the importance of vision, clarity, and courage in the face of challenges like market fluctuations and fierce competition for talent.

He outlined a collaborative leadership style termed “leadership by partnership,” which focuses on mutual support rather than traditional command-and-control methods.

Personal Development and Team Culture

Highlighting personal growth, Chaplain discussed the necessity of maintaining a robust organizational culture and celebrating team achievements. He employs a rolling 90-day snapshot approach to goal setting, ensuring continuous alignment with broader objectives.

Key Quotes from Greg Chaplain

• “I want to partner with my agents in developing them into being capable practitioners in doing what they do best. I want to partner with my coaches so that we are like-minded in the direction we’re going.”
• “The biggest challenge, honestly, is in many times self-belief. They’re limiting thoughts.”
• “I like the phrase ‘command and control’ because sometimes it depends on the structure of the team.”
• “At our brokerage, me and my team have made the commitment to develop our people, whether they leave us or not.”

Adaptability in a Changing Market

With the real estate landscape constantly evolving, Chaplain emphasized the significance of adaptability for leaders. He encouraged leaders to:

• Collaborate with mentors and coaches.
• Focus on personal development.
• Embrace a learning mindset, even from less experienced team members.

Watch the Full Webinar

For those interested in further exploring strategies to demonstrate value in a dynamic market, the complete webinar is available for viewing here.