Crown Estate CEO, Dan Labbad, on his career in real estate and effecting positive change
Aug 31, 2023
auto_awesome
Dan Labbad, CEO of the Crown Estate, discusses his passion for real estate's role in driving social change and sustainability. They explore the breadth of career opportunities in the sector now compared to 30 years ago. The conversation highlights the power of diversity, the responsibility of leadership, and the importance of vulnerability in making a positive impact.
Using property as a catalyst for social change and sustainability through place-making.
Importance of continuous learning, adaptability, and embracing diversity in the evolving property industry.
Deep dives
The Power of Property in Driving Social Change and Sustainability
Dan Lebad, CEO of the Crown Estate, discusses his journey in the property industry and his passion for using property as a catalyst for social change and sustainability. He highlights the concept of place-making, which involves curating properties to improve the relationship between people's desired way of living and the built environment. Lebad emphasizes the importance of recognizing property's power to drive social change and sustainability and encourages young people to consider property as a career path to make a difference in these areas.
The Evolving Nature of the Property Industry and Career Paths
Lebad explains how the property industry is constantly evolving and becoming more interconnected with other sectors such as technology, sustainability, and energy. He notes that job roles in the industry are no longer confined to traditional tracks and that a diverse skill set is essential for success. He emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, adaptability, and keeping up with emerging trends and advancements. Lebad advises young people to approach their training as an opportunity to learn and broaden their knowledge rather than fixating on specific roles or disciplines.
Driving Change in the Industry and the Role of Young People
Lebad encourages young people to actively pursue their desire to drive change in the property industry, particularly in terms of social and environmental impact. He emphasizes the importance of making a conscious choice to make a difference and having the courage to challenge the status quo. Lebad advises young individuals to speak up when they see decisions that could harm the environment or go against their values. He also emphasizes the value of inclusivity and diverse perspectives in solving industry challenges and encourages young people to embrace humility and collaboration to bring about meaningful change.
As part of EG’s new Starting out in real estate publication, Blessings Doherty, land economy undergraduate at the University of Cambridge speaks to the Crown Estate CEO, Dan Labbad, about his journey in the sector.
The pair discuss his enduring passion for real estate and its ability to drive social change, sustainability and placemaking; the breadth of opportunity that exists for careers in the sector now compared to 30 years ago; and the ways in which young people can help to change the world for the better.
They also reflect on the power of diversity, the responsibility that comes with leadership and why it’s okay to be vulnerable.
Get the Snipd podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share & Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode