Welcome to Leaders in Real Estate! I’m Nick Carman, and in this episode, I sit down with Megan Creecy-Herman, President of Prologis’ U.S. West Region. Megan oversees a staggering $55 billion in assets, 260 million square feet of industrial real estate, and leads a team of 220 professionals.
We dive deep into leadership lessons, career growth, and how to thrive in a VUCA world (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous). Megan shares her journey from influencing without authority to leading one of the largest portfolios in the industry.
If you’re a future leader in real estate this conversation is packed with actionable insights on building trust, giving feedback, and staying resilient under pressure.
Highlights
How Megan discovered leadership early in her career
Leading without authority and building trust
Why listening beats talking for effective leadership
The traits Megan looks for in future leaders
Mistakes that taught her the most
How to stay calm in high-pressure environments
Recommended resources for leadership growth
Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome & Episode Intro
01:00 – Megan’s role at Prologis and scope of responsibility
03:00 – First experiences with leadership & influencing without authority
07:00 – Listening vs. talking: A leadership superpower
09:00 – Lessons from challenging bosses & evolving leadership styles
11:00 – How Megan reignites passion in her team
14:00 – Creating a culture of personal development
15:00 – Leading in a VUCA world
18:00 – Handling resistance to growth and feedback
19:00 – Biggest mistakes and lessons learned
21:00 – Traits Megan looks for in future leaders
23:00 – Steepest learning curve in her career
26:00 – Megan’s top leadership resources & book recommendations
27:00 – Current challenges as a senior leader
29:00 – Staying calm under pressure: Resilience strategies
31:00 – Traits Megan had to let go as she climbed the ladder
33:00 – Looking ahead: Personal and corporate goals
35:00 – Market outlook and Prologis’ next phase
36:00 – Closing thoughts
