In my 20-year mortgage career, I’ve found that resilient leaders like this, in and out of real estate, consistently practice seven principles: Create a success mindset. Have a clear strategy.

The science behind 7 great leadership principles. From Indra Nooyi and Ursula Burns to Larry Fink, these leaders embody successful principles, whether they are doing so consciously or not.

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3. “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” – John C. Maxwell. John C. Maxwell is a leadership expert whose books on leadership principles are widely regarded.

Living and leading through numerous banner days, battle days and building days, I’ve learned that leaders must absorb chaos, mixed messages and hurtful words with joy, returning calm and hope.