The Spotlight Episode 8: Thriving with Kindness and Excellence: Jen Hill's Journey

Thriving with Kindness and Excellence: Jen Hill's Journey 

In this episode of the Spotlight: A Women Speak CRE Podcast, host Allison S. Weiss engages in a deep conversation with Jen Hill, a distinguished leader with a 27-year career at one of CRE’s largest and most prestigious firms.

Jen shares her passion for culture, strategy, and execution, drawing from her extensive experience across a wide variety of verticals and asset classes within JLL. Jen emphasizes the importance of curiosity, relationship-building, and introspection in career growth, alongside her distinctive leadership style that balances kindness with high standards of excellence.

The conversation also touches on Jen's investment journey, showcasing her strategic approach to wealth creation. Towards the end, the discussion highlights the value of aligning one's career with personal values and fostering a kind yet high-performing work environment. 

00:00 Introduction to Today's Episode 

00:17 Meet Jen Hill: A Strategic Trailblazer 

03:27 Jen's Career Journey in Real Estate 

09:50 The US Army’s Housing Privatization Project

27:36 Mentorship and Career Advice 

32:19 Starting the Day with Purpose 

32:57 The Importance of Introspection 

33:54 Balancing Kindness and Excellence 

34:33 Kindness in Leadership 

37:38 Navigating Workplace Culture 

41:43 Building Strong Relationships 

48:28 Investing as a Woman 

56:00 Final Thoughts and Takeaways 

Social Media Details 

LinkedIn/Instagram/YouTube: @WomenSpeakCRE 

Website: https://www.womenspeakcre.com/ 

  

Host | Allison S. Weiss 

  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsweiss/ 

Instagram: @allisonsweiss 

Website: https://www.crerecruiting.com/ 

  

Guest | Jennifer Hill 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-hill-5812555/ 

 

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