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October 7, 2025 13 mins

People problems are some of the toughest challenges for a commercial real estate principal. Whether it's conflict between team members, a high performer with a bad attitude, or a lack of boundaries that turns you into the bottleneck, these issues will test your leadership.

In episode 241 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak shares practical strategies to resolve common people problems that principals face. You'll learn how to confront issues head-on without damaging relationships, while protecting the culture of your business and preserving your values.

You'll discover:
🔹 How to handle conflict between employees without taking sides
🔹 What to do when a top performer undermines your culture
🔹 How to set boundaries so you don't become a bottleneck
🔹 Why ignoring issues makes them worse, not better

If you're leading a commercial real estate team and want to protect your culture while driving performance, this episode will give you the tools and mindset you need.

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