This month, we celebrate fair housing with our Resilient Leaders, Beth Jimenez, Veronica Hanna, and Debbie McCabe. These leaders sit down with Theresa Palacios Smith to discuss their journeys, how they support their teams through changes in the industry, and advice for young leaders.
Meet the Leaders
- Beth Jimenez - Senior Vice President, Enterprise Lending Strategy & Initiatives Manager Lending Institution
- Veronica Hanna - Managing Broker/North Scottsdale Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties
- Debbie McCabe - Region President Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS®/Trident Group
The Leaders’ Journeys
- Veronica technically started her real estate journey back in high school! Now, she works with everyone, from new agents learning the basics to experienced agents navigating negotiations of luxury properties.
- Beth started her career right out of college. She loved it immediately and stuck with it, despite starting as an agent in 2007!
- Debbie’s sister was in real estate and Debbie joined her. Debbie was a part of an early team before there were many other teams! Debbie no longer sells, she works more directly managing agents.
Guiding Teams Through Difficult Times
- Debbie: Challenging times bring opportunities. While change can be uncomfortable in the moment, learning to navigate it can lead to amazing growth.
- Beth: “Don’t ever let a crisis go to waste.” Change is constant in the industry, and education is key to being able to move forward despite fearmongering in the media.
- Veronica: Change makes us better. Veronica seeks to motivate her team so they’re excited about these times rather than afraid.
The Role of Mentorship
- Beth: It’s easier for others to see the best parts of you rather than you seeing these good things in yourself. Mentees drive these relationships, so don’t be afraid to ask for help!
- Debbie: Her most impactful mentors were not formal mentors but people she connected with over the years. As a mentor herself, she focuses on giving.
- Veronica: Mentees have a responsibility to work for their growth – they have to want to grow. Veronica’s mentors expanded her knowledge and now she gets to pass that knowledge along.
The Leader’s Favorite Quotes
- Veronica: “Stop it!” – Bob Newhart. The quote is about overthinking… when you’re driving yourself crazy, just stop it!
- Beth: “Women need to shift from thinking, ‘I’m not ready to do that,’ to ‘I want to do that, and I’ll learn by doing it.’” – Sheryl Sandberg (from her book, Lean In)
- Debbie: “Remember that failure is an event, not a person.” and “If you can dream it, you can achieve it.” – both by Zig Ziglar
When you help another woman rise, we all shine. And that’s how we make an impact. So, let’s build each other up and shine brighter than the sun. For more great content from Teresa, connect with her on LinkedIn, join her Women Who Lead Series on Facebook, and subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can find more episodes of Women Who Lead on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere else podcasts can be found.
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