2025 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Gregory Gould, Hancock Associates

“Greg has been on an unending quest for knowledge and responsibility. His professional growth has been highly evidenced in his personal pursuits of business skills, his ability to listen to colleagues and employees, and his desire to train the next generation of land surveyors. Greg has been a trusted confidant of the Hancock Board and leads the surveying operations with integrity, talent, and care.”

How do you inspire, motivate, or mentor others within your organization? By being empathetic and taking genuine time with others. Too often we hear “I’m just too busy,” or “things have been crazy,” which are not false statements (I’ve said them myself), but one’s own load should not be a deterrent from providing mentorship or instruction to someone in need. Sound advice or explanation at the beginning of a project or task can save time on the backend and also offer teaching moments that help with development. Not offering these genuine moments to others can lead to a lack of purpose or feelings of uncertainty, not good for a young generation of employees.

Who has had the greatest impact on your career or leadership journey? My parents. My father instilled a tremendous work ethic and my mother a strong sense of devotion.

What advice would you share with emerging professionals striving to become future leaders in commercial real estate? Get uncomfortable! Putting yourself into situations in which you might not think you are able can often lead to the biggest personal growth. There are many things that I am doing right now, both personally and professionally, that I never would have thought possible. Sometimes it’s a push from a mentor or an inner voice saying, “I don’t think you have the time to take this on,” that have led me to realize that I do have the time or that I do have the skills. It might sound cliché but push the envelope.