Category: Spotlight Content

What was one of your biggest challenges as a leader and how did you overcome it?  Early in my career, I struggled with the idea that a leader must know everything. I learned that while you don’t need to be an expert in all areas, being a resource to your team and clients is key.

Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders:  I am a firm believer that there is no single “best” source for aspiring leaders. Leaders should be open to consuming varying types and sides of content, and then drawing their conclusions from there. 

What was one of your biggest challenges as a leader and how did you overcome it? The biggest challenge over the last six years has been to respond to radical changes in the market due to the pandemic, the life science boom, and the uncertainty of the current economy.

Three skills that you use every day in your position:  Listening, critical thinking, and communicating.

Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: Reminiscences of a Stock Operator by Edwin Lefevre  –  It’s a classic book on risk management and experience. The book demonstrates how experience and being calm-collective can help you work through complex and crisis scenarios.

What was one of your biggest challenges as a leader and how did you overcome it?  One of my biggest challenges came during a period of growth when we had to scale quickly to meet new opportunities. We needed to maintain our company culture and ensure that new team members aligned with our core values. By strengthening our training programs, implementing internal assessments, and setting clear goals

Three skills that you use every day in your position:  Listening, showing appreciation, and engaging in collaborative efforts throughout the company 

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?  I’m proud that our team was recently awarded a significant nationwide contract with a national life sciences client. This achievement is the result of a seamless, multi-year effort that integrated Shawmut teams across the enterprise, from coast to coast.

Three skills that you use every day in your position: Communication, problem-solving, and forward-thinking. Whether collaborating with clients, navigating on-site challenges, or planning next steps, these skills keep our projects smooth and our team united.

Three skills that you use every day in your position:  Collaboration, relationship building, and motivating or empowering others.

Three skills that you use every day in your position:bIn my role ascChair of Sherin and Lodgen’s real estate department, I rely on three core skills daily. First, negotiation is crucial in securing favorable outcomes for our clients and fostering collaborative relationships. Second, risk evaluation and allocation help me assess potential challenges in transactions,

Three skills that you use every day in your position: Listening, patience, and empathy.