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What's the Secret to Achieving Success, Personal Fulfillment and Life Satisfaction? Jim Loehr Tells All What is the single most critical factor in achieving success, personal fulfillment, and life satisfaction? The strength of one’s character. In his latest book, Leading with Character, world-renowned performance psychologist and co-founder of the Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute, Dr. Jim Loehr writes that you must build character the same way you build muscle - through practice and energy investment. 5:07 Jim welcomed on 6:00 Jim’s philosophy while coaching athletes 10:30 How Jim trains athletes to not allow outside factors affect their performance 11:30 What can non-athletes take away from Jim’s coaching philosophy? 17:11 Team vs. individual sports 29:00 The role of nervousness and stress 33:35 The Goldman Dilemma 38:00 Jim’s CEO coaching 42:30 How can character be built? 45:50 What is a credo? 52:20 How to achieve full engagement Listen to learn how to reclaim your peak performance!GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/Listen to the replay!If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Investing in 2021: BlackRock's Kate Moore on market activity and investment advice Roaring 20s? Asset bubble? Rate hikes? Willy Walker interviews BlackRock Managing Director Kate Moore on the investment opportunities worth tracking, the hot trends Kate's keeping a speculative eye on, and the geographic markets she sees as most (and least) promising. Listen to learn the importance of diversifying your investments. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/Listen to the replay!If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are we getting our money's worth? Dr. Peter Linneman on Stimulus, Inflation, & Identifying our Collective Enemy Willy Walker interviews renowned economist Dr. Peter Linneman on the economy and the CRE industry. Their conversation is packed with insights into government stimulus, unemployment, asset class performance, and so much more. 0:49 Peter welcomed on 3:47 Linneman letter 6:32 Discussion on investments 8:11 Debt relief packages, economy acquisitions, what the government is doing 10:51 Government spending and relief 16:31 Peak pre-COVID quarters and ending 2020 20:12 Chairman Powell’s interview 21:50 Short term rates and inflation 30:30 Yield and personal interest income 35:35 What are people going to do with the excess money? 38:30 What we should be careful of 41:31 Projection on single family market and housing 45:14 Strongest and weakest multi markets by end of 2022 47:09 Office markets, hospitality, and retail 44:49 Carbon emissions 58:24 Thank you to Peter Want to find out an economist's forecast for office, multi-markets sector and jobs? Listen to find out. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/Listen to the replay!If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emerging Technologies That Will Change The Future Of Business - with Booz Allen Hamilton CEO Willy Walker interviews CEO Horacio Rozanski to discuss how technologies like AI , cyber, and 5G are shaping the world around us, why diversity and inclusion is crucial for cultivating a culture of innovation, and whether the pandemic has permanently changed the role of the consultant. With roles like cyber threat hunter, quantum scientist, AI ethicist, and CX strategist, Booz Allen Hamilton employees are shaping the future of the United States’ most critical defense, civilian, and intelligence missions. From defending against nation-state cyberattacks to securing satellite data to advising on vaccine distribution, the company is at the forefront of protecting American interests. 00:48 - Host Willy Walker welcomes listeners to the show. 04:10 - Willy provides background on Booz Allen Hamilton. 04:43 - Today’s guest Horacio Rozanski is introduced. 05:30 - Horacio’s journey from Argentina to the U.S. 09:57 - How Booz Allen has changed over the years. 11:15 - Horacio shares Booz Allen’s 3 keys to success. 16:26 - The biggest threats Booz Allen faces in their ability to do their work. 19:09 - Awards vs. Internal Recognition. 21:05 - How Booz Allen adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic. 23:29 - Intentional travel and the new model of remote work. 27:27 - Booz Allen’s work with robotics and AI. 34:40 - How the work changes with changing administrations. 37:06 - Booz Allen’s work with space command. 41:49 - The untapped potential of 5G. 45:15 - Horacio’s thoughts on war-gaming. 48:28 - Horacio’s advice on protecting against Ransomware attacks. 53:10 - Merging the personal and professional: Booz Allen’s contributions to the world. Listen to find out how this technology is transforming businesses. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/Listen to the replay!If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Has the Pandemic Forced Companies to Rethink their Communication Strategies? The pandemic changed everything — where we work, how we live, and what we consume. So how has your internal and external communications strategy changed? Willy Walker interviews Russell Dubner, President & CEO, U.S. of global communications powerhouse Edelman to discuss communication strategies, social media, and why Americans are looking to corporate America for policy, solutions and leadership coming out of the pandemic. 1:12 - Host Willy Walker provides background on Edelman and his guest, Russel Dubner. 2:30 - Russell Dubner speaks of his background and why he joined Edelman. 4:35 - How Edelman works with companies selling a wide array of products. 8:55 - Comparison between average media spend in the early 2000’s vs. modern day. 11:30 - Russell’s predictions for the future of digital marketing. 16:00 - The two qualifications to make communication and ad strategy so effective. 20:00 - Edelman’s collaboration with Tough Mudder. 23:15 - Russell’s core tenants for building a brand. 28:30 - Edelman’s work in crisis management. 36:00 - Shifting of the trust dynamic in the U.S. 39:40 - Should employers refrain from disclosing their own political beliefs? 40:22 - Dove’s new campaign “Pledge for Paternity Leave”. 43:50 - How communications and PR may change post-lockdowns. 47:20 - How has Edelman functioned remotely? 50:50 - Advice for leaders hoping to return to normal. 53:00 - Where do many large companies stand in terms of societal issues? Listen to learn Russell's tips on how to build a branding strategy. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/Listen to the replay!If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick Shane and Richard Hill discuss the post-pandemic outlook on commercial real estate, banking, and consumer finance. They cover the comparison of economic crises, student loan forgiveness impact, asset class predictions, and the future of work dynamics.

The Evolution of a $144B Real Estate Empire: How the Hines Family Turned Their Houston Company into a Global Powerhouse Willy Walker interviews Hines Chairman and CEO Jeff Hines and Senior Managing Director Laura Hines-Pierce to discuss real estate development, development trends, and how their family business grew from one office in Houston to the #globaldevelopment powerhouse it is today with $144 billion of assets under management. 00:56 - Celebrating the 1 year anniversary of Driven by Insight. 04:26 - Willy provides background on Hines and introduces guests Jeff and Laura Hines. 05:40 - How Jeff grew and expanded Hines as a business. 09:37 - The transition into asset management. 11:34 - Laura’s thoughts on the history and development of the Hines culture. 18:37 - In the Long Term: Why better designed buildings retain tenants. 20:45 - The value in focusing on environmentally friendly buildings. 26:54 - How Hines has navigated international expansion. 29:58 - The biggest challenges in maintaining the core culture of Hines. 33:49 - The challenges of sustaining growth during and after COVID-19. 36:55 - Technology: The importance of adapting to client’s needs. 40:24 - What are investors looking for? 42:35 - Multi-family vs. Single Family Rentals. 45:27 - The importance of global diversification and involvement. 47:40 - Lessons learned through the years as a family-operated business. Listen to the full episode to find out how Jeff and Laura maintain a presence in 225 cities, 25 countries, and $144 billion of assets under management. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/Listen to the replay!If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Joseph F. Coughlin, Director of the MIT AgeLab, discusses redefining 'oldness' in the economy and the impact of baby boomers. Topics include tailoring goods/services for boomers, product adaptations, aging population opportunities, and serving older consumers. Also covers longevity factors, changing demographics, business strategies for older population, and challenges in catering to aging populations.

Will the US Housing Market Boom Continue through 2021? - CNBC's Diana Olick & Ivy Zelman discuss Willy Walker interviews CNBC's Real Estate Correspondent Diana Olick and Ivy Zelman & Associate's CEO and Co-Founder Ivy where they discuss the housing boom and their analysis on single-family housing, multifamily, built for rent (BFR) and single-family rental (SFR). They discuss achieving success in male-dominated industries, the effects of low inventory as it relates to the housing market and construction costs, migration trends and the potential return to cities, and the vast expansion of the single-family rental and build-for-rent spaces. 01:01 - Willy summarizes the contents of last week’s episode. 03:52 - Willy introduces Diana Olick. 04:50 - Willy introduces Ivy Zelman. 05:35 - Advice for women working in male-dominated industries. 13:38 - Diana weighs in on the state of the housing industry in 2020 18:53 - Ivy explains the tale of two markets. 20:12 - How soon can we expect people to return to major cities? 25:08 - Ivy discusses how the shift to remote work has influenced the housing industry. 26:26 - What to expect in the 2021 affordable housing market. 30:50 - Concerns over a lack of supply paired with high demand. 33:33 - The increased activity of single-family rental buyers. 41:26 - Shifts in trends of what influences homeownership. 43:51 - Inflation and other affordability walls hitting the housing industry. 50:59 - The first 3-D printed home in America. 56:31 - Peloton: The Merge of Fitness and Real Estate. 58:16 - Final Thoughts: Where would Ivy invest $100 million dollars in real estate? 59:26 - Preview for next week’s episode. Listen in to find out Diana and Ivy’s projections of the housing market. Listen now! GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/Listen to the replay!If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Property Technology is Changing the World of CRE Willy Walker interviews Fifth Wall's Brendan Wallace and Camber Creek's Casey Berman to discuss how Property Technology is transforming the CRE space, in addition to the investments areas they are watching out for. 0:48 - Willy will speak today with two guests who are leading prop tech investors. 2:58 - To dive in, Willy runs through recent deals and asks about the pandemic. 6:02 - After responding to Brendan, Willy seeks Casey’s thoughts on tech in the prop industry. 12:09 - Using the example of selling Latch, Casey shares about SPAC and alternatives. 17:05 - Isn’t it all back to PMS systems and accounting systems? 18:43 - How can a huge business growth project be carried out in the prop tech space? 21:49 - There is a unique feature to real estate as an asset class. 24:18 - Willy requests Brendan’s thoughts about customer engagement. 32:54 - After Casey jumps in, Brendan returns to understanding the customer. 35:52 - Walker Dunlop offers a positive illustration. 37:02 - Willy wants to think about how organizations should navigate partnerships. 40:54 - Another dynamic involves problematic slowness to adopt tech. 43:03 - The venture ecosystem is already responding to the inevitable. 48:19 - After talking about industry convergence, Willy turns to the environment. 52:21 - The environment issue is huge, and both guests offer parting thoughts about it. Listen now! GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/Listen to the replay!If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices