Author: Jason Hughes
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Antifragility: Taylor Swift, Kobe Bryant—And You!
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By Jason Hughes Turning setbacks into strength and the mindset behind lasting success. Every quarter I lead an “All-Team Meeting” for our company, bringing together our nationwide group of professionals. I spend days thinking about what I want to share with everyone, hoping to have a positive impact on as many team members as possible.…
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How can we identify what is wasteful of our time and resources? This seems to be the pertinent question that is top of mind for every business leader, especially today, as efficiency and costs are under the microscope. As a company leader who also happens to work within commercial real estate, I have conversations surrounding this question with other executives…
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When we founded Hughes Marino 14 years ago, we had already spent 20+ years in the commercial real estate industry and recognized that there had to be a better way to help companies with their space. This realization led us to another question: If we could reimagine our own industry, what would it look like? This quest set us on…
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As a business leader, I am constantly on the hunt for inspirational reads, as well as ways to improve efficiency and spark innovation. A few years ago, I came across a book that I knew would be both a professional and personal game changer, with concepts that I have added to my daily routines to […]
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By Jason & Shay Hughes One of our favorite books, Will it Make the Boat Go Faster?, written by British Olympic gold medalist rower, Ben Hunt-Davis, shares the inspiring story of his team’s path from merely participating in the international circuit to reaching the utmost pinnacle of success on the world’s stage. After years of coming in […]
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You don’t have to be a big sports fan to know that coaches have a huge impact on a team’s success. When it comes to the most winning teams in sports, oftentimes the coaches are just as revered by their fans as the star players. Whether in business or sports, we have many “coaching idols,” from Howard Schultz, the former…
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Endurance is built by continuous repetition. Over time, muscles become stronger. The heart pumps blood more efficiently. Stamina increases, and once difficult challenges can be easily overcome. Conversely, atrophy occurs when a muscle, heart or mind isn’t used as often. America’s commercial tenants are experiencing something similar—an atrophy of office use. And just as muscles need regular use to develop—building…
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Few stories get more backlash these days than those reporting on CEOs mandating their team return to the office. As portrayed by the media, these soulless leaders are power mongers with zero empathy for their teams’ well-being.
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As you may know, Steve Kerr has earned the reputation for being one of the finest coaches in the sport of professional basketball. In Kerr’s first five full seasons as head coach of the Golden State Warriors (2014-2019), the team made five consecutive NBA Finals appearances, won three championships, beat the single-season record for the most wins, climbed to the…
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A flip of the calendar marked what seemed so surreal–the two-year anniversary of the pandemic–and this new way of life, and more importantly, a new way of work. As we all settle into the ‘new normal’ of our lives socializing, living with COVID-19, and of course, our work life, one thing remains still a bit uncertain, and in the flows…
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It’s interesting looking back at the commercial real estate brokerage industry over the last 30 years. Brokerage is a fantastic business, offering incredible financial opportunities and work independence for aspiring entrepreneurial-minded real estate strategists. But it also comes with high risk for those not willing to innovate and evolve.