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A couple of months ago, I shared a simple message on LinkedIn: we have to get back to being a people business.

The response was overwhelming. Everyone agreed. But what was missing was the how.

In this episode, I’m digging into what’s really happening right now and why so many of us feel like we’re constantly reacting instead of actually leading. Between the pressure to perform, the amount of communication coming in, and everything we’re responsible for, it’s easy to slip into managing tasks instead of leading people.

But this isn’t just a culture conversation. It’s a performance conversation.

Because when we lose connection, it shows up in leasing, in team consistency, in communication, and ultimately in results.

I share a couple of real moments that brought this into focus for me. One with a developer who challenged a team to stop leading from behind the desk and start with the experience, showing prospects the dream first. And another from a coaching call where everything looked fine on paper, but the real story only came out once we slowed down and asked better questions.

The reality is we don’t have a knowledge problem. We have an execution problem.

If we want different results, we have to show up differently. That means slowing down enough to understand what’s really happening, getting back into real conversations with our teams, and focusing on what actually moves the needle.

We’re also taking this a step further with an upcoming class series. The first session will focus on leasing through an operational lens on May 7, followed by a manager class on May 28 and a multi-site leader class on June 4. Each one is built to move beyond theory and into real execution so you can actually apply it the next day.

Busy isn’t the goal. Better is.

Let’s get back to being a people business.

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In this episode of the Multifamily Streamlined podcast, Leslie sits down with Sheila Greene, CEO of Rainey Management, to talk about what it really takes to lead teams in today’s multifamily environment. From driving performance to navigating the moments when things don’t go as planned, this conversation dives into how strong leaders create space for growth, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Sheila shares her journey through the industry, lessons learned along the way, and how her leadership approach continues to evolve while keeping her team—and the bigger picture—front and center.

What We Cover:
• Leading teams through both success and setbacks
• Creating a culture where learning is part of the process
• Balancing performance expectations with people development
• Navigating challenges without losing momentum
• Lessons from Sheila’s career and leadership evolution

Why It Matters:
The best teams aren’t built when everything is going right—they’re built in the moments when things are hard. This episode is a reminder that how you lead through those moments is what ultimately drives long-term success.

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I’m going to say this out loud.

While there may have been a miss in my TEDx presentation, I am confident the talk itself is one you need to hear in its entirety.

It’s 12ish minutes. We all have that kind of time.

Because this message is bigger than the delivery. It’s bigger than one moment on one stage.

This is about the work we are doing through EmpowHER. The conversations we are pushing forward. The spaces we are building. And the truth that there is more available to us when we stop trying to fit into rooms that were never designed for us in the first place.

Inside this episode:

• The full TEDx talk in its entirety
• A message that may feel like just the surface but is actually the start of something much bigger
• Pieces of my personal journey that shaped why this matters so deeply to me
• Why this is not the end of the story but the very beginning

My output may not have reflected my input in that moment. But the message still stands.

And honestly, it is one I believe needs to be shouted from the rooftops.

If you give me 12 minutes, I think you will understand why.

This is just the beginning.

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This episode is different. It’s raw, unfiltered, and recorded immediately after my TEDx Franklin talk with my youngest daughter by my side.

We didn’t wait to process. We didn’t clean it up. We hit record.

Together, we step into a conversation most people avoid. The uncomfortable reality that you can do all the right things and still not get the outcome you hoped for.

No neat bow. No polished takeaway. Just honesty.

We talk about:

• What it feels like when effort doesn’t equal results
• Finding the lesson in it all even when it is not obvious at first
• How things can go wrong and still hold really beautiful moments
• The value of your kids seeing you not win at everything because that is real life
• And why normalizing these conversations matters more than pretending everything worked out

This is a real time reflection between a mom and her daughter navigating expectations, resilience, and the messy middle together.

If you have ever questioned your path, your effort, or your outcome, this conversation is for you.

Because maybe the goal is not always to get it right.
Maybe it is to be honest about what happens when it doesn’t.

Listen in. Sit with it. And let’s start having the conversations we have been taught to avoid.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesliemathis
Streamline Website: https://www.streamlinemultifamily.com
EmpowHER Website: https://empowhermultifamily.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowhermultifamily https://www.instagram.com/streamlinemultifamily

This podcast is brought to you by Streamline Multifamily Group, a specialized consulting partner offering asset management services, training, social media management, and more. Visit streamlinemultifamily.com to learn more and reach out to Leslie at LMathis@StreamlineMultifamily.com for more information.

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Many leaders feel pressure to have all the answers.

But what if the most effective leadership comes from asking better questions instead?

In this episode, Leslie Mathis is joined by Sara Graham, founder of Six Dots and a growth strategist who has spent more than two decades helping multifamily companies align marketing, operations, and technology.

Sara shares why the best leaders don’t try to be the smartest person in the room, instead, they build teams where every perspective matters.

They chat about:

• Why leaders should stop trying to have every answer
• The value of diverse perspectives when solving complex problems
• How listening to onsite teams can transform decision-making
• Why authenticity and trusting your instincts are critical to long-term success

If you’re leading teams, navigating growth, or trying to bring clarity to complex systems, this episode offers practical wisdom and a refreshing perspective on what great leadership actually looks like.

Connect with Sara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarasgraham/

🎧 Listen now and stay tuned. We’re bringing you more bold, forward-thinking voices shaping the future of multifamily.

Connect with us!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesliemathis
Streamline Website: https://www.streamlinemultifamily.com
EmpowHER Website: https://empowhermultifamily.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowhermultifamily https://www.instagram.com/streamlinemultifamily

This podcast is brought to you by Streamline Multifamily Group, a specialized consulting partner offering asset management services, training, social media management, and more. Visit streamlinemultifamily.com to learn more and reach out to Leslie at LMathis@StreamlineMultifamily.com for more information.

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What if the very thing the world told you to downplay is actually your greatest leadership advantage?

In this powerful episode, Alycia Anderson, who is an international keynote speaker, disability advocate, and Founder & CEO of The Alycia Anderson Company, shares how embracing identity is the foundation of transformational leadership. A lifelong wheelchair user and former multifamily VP of Sales, Alycia brings both lived experience and executive insight to the conversation.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyciaranderson/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alyciaspeaking/
Website: https://alyciaanderson.com/

We talk about:

✨ Growing up “watched” while navigating a world not built for her
✨ The breadcrumbs that led her to the stage
✨ Why disability is the inclusion conversation that bridges us all
✨ How small, brave moments create extraordinary change

This episode is about identity, self-advocacy, and building workplaces where people don’t just fit in, they fully belong.

Smart insights. Honest leadership. Human conversations that move the industry forward.

Connect with us!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesliemathis
Streamline Website: https://www.streamlinemultifamily.com
EmpowHER Website: https://empowhermultifamily.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowhermultifamily https://www.instagram.com/streamlinemultifamily

This podcast is brought to you by Streamline Multifamily Group, a specialized consulting partner offering asset management services, training, social media management, and more. Visit streamlinemultifamily.com to learn more and reach out to Leslie at LMathis@StreamlineMultifamily.com for more information.

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With 44 years in multifamily and a career spanning asset management, development, national sales, technology innovation, and startup leadership, this industry trailblazer has seen it all.

In this episode, we talk about why multifamily is serious business, why leasing is sales (period), and why understanding the financial big picture is a non-negotiable for today’s teams. She shares lessons from the “old days” that still matter, the importance of mentors, and why empowering women in leadership is about creating opportunity, not competition.

This is a back-to-basics, forward-thinking masterclass from someone who doesn’t do boring.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamelacoval

We talk about:

✨ Why back-to-basics still wins
✨ Why leasing is sales (and we should treat it that way)
✨ Why every team member needs to understand the financial big picture
✨ And why empowering women in leadership is about creating opportunity, not competition

This conversation is part masterclass, part reality check, and completely energizing.

🎧 Listen now and stay tuned. We’re bringing you more bold, forward-thinking voices shaping the future of multifamily.

Connect with us!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesliemathis
Streamline Website: https://www.streamlinemultifamily.com
EmpowHER Website: https://empowhermultifamily.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowhermultifamily https://www.instagram.com/streamlinemultifamily

This podcast is brought to you by Streamline Multifamily Group, a specialized consulting partner offering asset management services, training, social media management, and more. Visit streamlinemultifamily.com to learn more and reach out to Leslie at LMathis@StreamlineMultifamily.com for more information.

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We’re back with another amazing guest who was raised to be tough, to push through, and to always have a plan until grief shattered the blueprint. After losing her older brother suddenly just after turning 18, and facing additional losses during college, she hit rock bottom with no roadmap for how to move forward. In this raw and powerful conversation, she shares how adversity forced her to rebuild from the inside out, why grief is the one experience that unites us all, and why avoiding it only makes it harder. We talk about the tools we need to face life’s hardest moments, the power of structure and community during crisis, and why real resilience begins with learning to be gentle with yourself.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminecwilliams
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/msjasminecwilliams
Website: https://jasminecwilliams.com/

In this episode, we dig into:

✨ Why grief unites us all
✨ Why community matters more than we think
✨ How tools, structure, and micro moments help us survive
✨ Why being gentle with yourself is a strength, not a weakness

This conversation sets the tone for what’s next on Multifamily Streamlined:
Smart insights. Honest leadership. Human conversations that move the industry forward.

Connect with us!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesliemathis
Streamline Website: https://www.streamlinemultifamily.com
EmpowHER Website: https://empowhermultifamily.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowhermultifamily https://www.instagram.com/streamlinemultifamily

This podcast is brought to you by Streamline Multifamily Group, a specialized consulting partner offering asset management services, training, social media management, and more. Visit streamlinemultifamily.com to learn more and reach out to Leslie at LMathis@StreamlineMultifamily.com for more information.

And if you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review, we truly appreciate it!