Shape Your Structure, Before it Shapes You (wsg - Elie Finegold)

Published: May 15, 2019, 4:53 p.m.

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Elie Finegold shines a light on major disruption, currently taking place in the global real estate industry. An industry luminary, he ignites a passionate conversation centered on how mobility and connected technologies are a major driver of this industry disruption. After the exploration of large industry trends and Elie\\u2019s experience as head of innovation at firms like CBRE, you will glean insight into how he surrounds himself with three types of advisors that keep him true to himself, realistic to execute, and push him to be brave!\\xa0 Near the end of the interview, you will hear pointed advice about the importance of not being shy to seek out mentors that stretch you, and most specifically the criticality of building your advisors into a networked ecosystem.\\xa0 Elie says \\u201cconnect your advisors to one another, because it is out of those connections that will come the most unexpected and useful insights!\\u201d\\xa0 We are so glad we can connect you with Elie, we are certain you\\xa0 will find some unexpected insights.

Show Highlights

3:03\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Elie\\u2019s rich background: a journey from Harvard to the boardroom with interesting colleagues across the world (e.g. Andrew Cuomo).

10:58\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 What\\u2019s disrupting the Real Estate industry?

17:20\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Transforming a firm.\\xa0 CBRE Innovation and working differently, secrets to how they made it real!

20:41\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Is the open floor plan part of the future of work?

22:42\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 \\xa0How is the culture of a company impacted by remote connectivity? \\xa0What serves as a useful team environment?

25:31 \\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0What are Elie\\u2019s thoughts on disruption in relation to those in the outside mobility world?

32:53 \\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0Elie\\u2019s \\u201cTop Three\\u201d \\u2013 advisors who he leads on to be brave and push to transform his firms:

  • Family / Close Friends \\u2013 Staying true to Elie, focusing on values and core.
  • Closest Colleagues who worked for Elie \\u2013 Help to make ideas real. \\u201cDose of Reality\\u201d
    • Pat Pott \\u2013 Former COO
  • People Elie has worked for and have been formal mentors. Gut check on big new ideas who push him to take risks.

45:26 \\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0Be intentional with seeking leaders who can be your advisor for what is in front of you.\\xa0 Give first \\u2013 you can learn so much from the advisory networks.\\xa0

50:33 \\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0Is bravery a core capability for today?

51:10 \\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0What is Elie\\u2019s advice for leaders in order to be successful in this connected world?

  • Find someone who you can help\\u2026. build your network.
  • Connect your advisors to find the most useful and unexpected insights!

53:41\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 What are Elie\\u2019s upcoming milestones?

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