Being a Boss doesn’t mean we have to be workaholics. Take inspiration and practical advice about mentorship and self-care in today’s episode with Michele Crochetiere from One11 Advisors, an Altus Group company.
As kids, our favorite actor, singer, or celebrity fulfills the title of role model. As adults, we still need mentors in our personal and professional lives. Michele explains, “I’ve had a lot of really great role models…and from each person I have taken something away. You’re always able to learn from all of your experiences.”
If you’re wondering how to find a mentor—or to be a mentor yourself—here are Michelle’s tips:
Michele Crochetiere has consistently valued her mentors throughout her 20 years in the property management and multifamily industry. Those relationships were a literal lifeline when she was diagnosed with idiopathic subglottic stenosis, a condition that causes swelling of the windpipe. When she was homebound and on vocal rest, those same irreplaceable mentors stepped up to the plate with work-from-home projects that required minimal talking.
“It forced me to stop what I was doing and to think about who I was, what I was doing, and what I was here for. So that made me shift my thinking a lot.” Of course, Michele hopes you never experience an abrupt halt like she did! Instead, she hopes that you “learn from my mistakes and my self-inflicted control freak, workaholic personality.” Here’s how:
Whether you’re in property management, multifamily leadership, or any other part of the real estate and housing industry, aim to maintain your boundaries, balance, and business relationships for a thriving work-life balance.
Thank you, Michele, for sharing your passion about mentorship and self-care with our community of Bosses! If you’re searching for more multifamily tips, then subscribe to the Boss Talks Podcast, where each episode aims to help you Manage Like a Boss. Did you enjoy this episode chock full of practical advice? Share it with other bosses in your community!