
InCREdible Leaders
InCREdible Leaders dives into the personal journeys behind CRE’s most impactful leaders, unpacking the experiences, challenges, and mindsets that shaped who they are and how they lead.
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InCREdible Leaders dives into the personal journeys behind CRE’s most impactful leaders, unpacking the experiences, challenges, and mindsets that shaped who they are and how they lead.
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Jackie Ware, CEO of Pegasus Residential, joins InCREdible Leaders to talk leadership in multifamily property management, building a people-first company culture, and how she went from aspiring horse trainer to running a portfolio of 215+ properties and 50,000 units. We get into: ▶ Growing up in property management ▶ Joining the company her mother founded ▶ What horses taught her about leadership, communication, and change ▶ "Pressure is a privilege." How to use silence and gratitude to protect your mental health as a leader ▶ Building a genuinely people-first company culture ▶ The honest reali
Ryan Rodriguez, VP of IT Services at Piedmont Office Realty Trust, joins us to talk commercial real estate leadership, office real estate post-pandemic, and how commercial real estate technology is reshaping the tenant experience. We get into: ▶ Why becoming a dad rewires you for leadership ▶ How to actually hire for will, not just skill ▶ How “placemaking” has improved Piedmont Realty Trust’s leasing since before the pandemic ▶ The "Ritz Carlton of offices" strategy at Galleria ▶ Where AI in commercial real estate is coming into play ▶ Treating AI like an intern ▶ Faith, hard seasons, and the
When you’re starting over after failure, what does it take to begin finding purpose in life after losing everything? In this debut episode of the InCREdible Leaders podcast by 5Q, host Jason Ferguson sits down with Wade Hughes, CEO of 5Q, for an unfiltered look at the journey behind the title. Wade shares how growing up without a father, losing two father figures before high school, and discovering a secret sibling at age 30 shaped him as a man and a leader. This isn't just another entrepreneur story. It's a story about what happens when your entire identity is built around achievement, and wh
We’re excited to launch InCREdible Leaders, 5Q’s new podcast exploring the personal and professional journeys of the people shaping the CRE industry. Through honest conversations and real stories, we’re diving into the experiences, challenges, and leadership lessons behind the titles. We’re kicking things off with a conversation featuring 5Q CEO, Wade Hughes, sharing insights on leadership, growth, and the human side of building a business in CRE. Stay tuned for the first episode. Coming June 1st!