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#1 Leadership Quality
They talk about hiring the right people, managing fast-growing teams, and how the “Humble, Hungry, Smart” framework became a game-changer for their business. Inspired by Patrick Lencioni’s The Ideal Team Player, this conversation is packed with practical takeaways for anyone looking to lead more effectively.
Whether you’re in real estate, running a business, or just trying to build a great team, this episode will challenge the way you think about leadership, hiring, and long-term growth.
Key Takeaways:
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Why does the lone-wolf model fail? and how team-based brokerage creates unstoppable momentum.
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The 3 dysfunctions that kill culture (and why the “lovable slacker” is your biggest risk).
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How to spot a bad hire before they poison your team—subtle red flags most leaders miss.
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The difference between “hungry” and reckless—why drive without character backfires.
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Why “culture fit” isn’t enough—how Working Genius and Enneagram tools refine hiring.
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Leadership isn’t just listening—the hard truth about when to direct, not debate.
In This Episode:
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[00:04:00] Why “brokerage” doesn’t have to be a solo sport.
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[00:06:41] How Patrick Lencioni’s books reshaped the way DMRE builds teams.
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[00:10:59] What it really means to be humble (and how entitlement sneaks in).
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[00:20:31] Hungry, but not reckless—how hunger without character becomes a liability.
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[00:22:35] The importance of empathy in brokerage
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[00:24:54] Being smart in relationships: The most underrated leadership skill.
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[00:36:36] The role of culture in team success
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[00:39:16] Why listening isn’t leadership—and what great leaders actually do.
Show Links:
Tom Dosch
Tim Dosch
