Lead from Within
Leadership Insights from President & COO Shay Hughes
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The Building Blocks of a Strong Team Begin with a Strong Foundation
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The key to building strong relationships, mutual trust, and ultimately a strong team, is to put in place a strong foundation from the very start. I am constantly thinking about the well-being of our team, and what we can do to enhance our culture and fortify this foundation. These are five concepts I like to…
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Last night the San Diego Business Journal held an awards ceremony honoring companies who made the 2019 Best Places to Work list. We are excited to announce that Hughes Marino was named #1 in the medium company category, which is an honor we could not have achieved without the love and support of our incredible team!
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Office design has an enormous impact on company culture, team morale and the overall energy of the space, which is why we put so much thought into the design and décor of our own homes away from home. From the selection of each piece of furniture, to the vibrant art hanging on our walls, to the playful décor that can…
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Over the past six months, our Hughes Marino offices have undergone multiple expansions and a company-wide design refresh, complete with vibrant new décor, lighting, art and furnishings. Along with the revamping of our offices, we have also refined the way we keep our workspaces organized and tidy! With the help of NEAT Method, we have been able to create and maintain…
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Today the Orange County Business Journal released their Best Places to Work list for 2019 and we are honored and ecstatic to be named #1 in the medium company category for the third year in a row! Jason and I are so very proud of our team and we are so happy to hear that our team members love coming…
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As we kicked off a brand-new year, our team reflected on a year of incredible WOWs we experienced in 2018. One WOW that comes to mind? Our most recent achievement as the #1 Best Workplace in the nation by Fortune Magazine–which we wouldn’t have been able to accomplish without our amazing team! Hughes Marino Chairman & CEO Jason Hughes and…
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We are beyond thrilled and honored to announce that today Fortune Magazine released their annual list of best workplaces in the nation, and Hughes Marino was named the #1 Best Small Workplace! This past year alone, we have been named the #2 Top Company Culture in the nation by Entrepreneur, a Best Workplace by Inc., the #1 Best Workplace in…
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We are excited to announce that Hughes Marino was just named as one of Entrepreneur’s Top Company Cultures for the third year! We placed #2 on the list and we are truly honored to be recognized amongst so many outstanding companies who value company culture!
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Last night the rankings were announced for Puget Sound Business Journal’s Best Workplaces in Washington and we are ecstatic that Hughes Marino was named the #1 Workplace in the Small Business category! Our very own Owen Rice attended the event at Seattle Mariners’ Safeco Field and happily accepted our award (and personalized Mariner’s jersey!) on behalf of our company in…
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Every business strives to have a “dream team” that has incredible work ethic, amazing customer service, and infectiously positive personalities to keep the good energy flowing. As a leader of a commercial real estate firm, I work with businesses on a daily basis and have learned a lot about team synergy over the years. You can hire the most talented…
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Puget Sound Business Journal just released Washington’s 100 Best Workplaces of 2018 and we are elated to announce that Hughes Marino made the list! We are humbled to have achieved this outstanding accolade this year and are so proud of the amazing culture we have cultivated and are happy to hear our wonderful team members think the same!
