A Former Federal Building Becomes a New Front Door for Disability Services in New Mexico
How a 67,744-square-foot Albuquerque office lease helped UNM’s Center for Development and Disability create a more accessible, modern home for families, staff, and statewide care. The Building Left Behind At the corner of San Mateo and Montgomery in Albuquerque’s Northeast Heights, a former IRS building was facing a familiar question in commercial real estate: what […]
When the Market Served the Mission: A 23-Unit Decision That Redefined “Value”
A Portland nonprofit faced an impossible choice: sell for top dollar or protect affordability. By opening the market instead of narrowing it, they found a third path—one that’s now influencing housing solutions far beyond a single deal. A Building at a Crossroads In a city where housing debates are as common as rain, a quiet […]
Oxford Terrace: Preserving 132 Affordable Homes in South County San Diego
A historic textile mill in West Greenville is being transformed into a comprehensive domestic violence recovery campus—expanding shelter capacity, adding affordable housing, and creating a long-term support system for women and children rebuilding their lives. A Market Under Pressure In South County San Diego—one of the most expensive housing markets in the United States—affordable housing […]
From Mill to Mission: How a Greenville Industrial Site Became a Place of Healing and Housing
A historic textile mill in West Greenville is being transformed into a comprehensive domestic violence recovery campus—expanding shelter capacity, adding affordable housing, and creating a long-term support system for women and children rebuilding their lives. When the Deal Became Something Bigger In Greenville, South Carolina, the old Gordon Street Mill once stood as a relic […]
Are You Failing Enough?
Embrace failure as practice for mastery. Experiment often, follow your passions, and act despite fear. Repeated attempts build skill, reveal purpose, and turn setbacks into guidance toward meaningful, lasting success.
Mastering the Art of Storytelling
A Thanksgiving lesson sparks a lifelong journey into storytelling, revealing how powerful narratives captivate audiences, inspire leaders, and create impact by showing why something matters before presenting results.
The Day I Decided to Own It
A departing executive’s blunt feedback forced a driven leader to confront how her intensity and unpredictability were affecting her team. Choosing to become more steady and accountable, she proved her growth during a major ransomware crisis by leading with calm and clarity. The experience reinforced that receiving feedback with humility — and owning what’s yours — is the key to becoming a stronger, more trusted leader.
It’s Me Now
A reflection on leadership and succession, arguing that exit plans reveal real values. Rejecting private equity, the author champions internal succession and stewardship over profit-maximizing exits in purpose-driven businesses today.
RealLeaders Selects New CEO
Former intern, Kevin Edwards, becomes RealLeaders CEO after 9 years.
Pirate or Steward: What Your Exit Plan Says About Your Values
A reflection on leadership and succession, arguing that exit plans reveal real values. Rejecting private equity, the author champions internal succession and stewardship over profit-maximizing exits in purpose-driven businesses today.