Hammans Stallings on Learning Innovation by Teaching Innovation

In Chapter 14 of 19 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, innovation strategist Hammans Stallings answers "What Do You Expect to Learn by Teaching a Graduate School Class on Innovation?" Stallings finds that teaching a program at CEDIM in Mexico City allows him him to identify what he does not know about innovation and provides him a platform to learn from the classroom teaching experience. Teaching a graduate-level class allows him to learn from the shared experiences of his class and apply it to learning innovative elements of information space and information theory.

Hammans Stallings is a Senior Strategist at frog design. Previously he worked in strategy at Dell and investment banking at Stephens. He earned an MBA from the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, a MS in Technology Commercialization from the University of Texas and a BA in Economics and Psychology from the University of Virginia.

How to Teach Innovation to Graduate School Students

In Chapter 15 of 19 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, innovation strategist Hammans Stallings answers "What Approach are You Taking to Design a Graduate Level Course Teaching Innovation?" Preparing to teach an innovation course to graduate students at CEDIM in Mexico City, Stallings focuses on bringing great innovation thought leaders such as Daniel Kahneman, Alexander Chernev, Clayton Christensen, Michael Porter, Youngme Moon into the curriculum and presenting them in a context tailored to both Mexican business culture and the more senior level of his graduate students.

Hammans Stallings is a Senior Strategist at frog design. Previously he worked in strategy at Dell and investment banking at Stephens. He earned an MBA from the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, a MS in Technology Commercialization from the University of Texas and a BA in Economics and Psychology from the University of Virginia.

How to Use Psychology and Decision Sciences in a Business Strategy Job

In Chapter 17 of 19 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, innovation strategist Hammans Stallings answers "What Types of Psychology Research Have Been Most Useful in Your Strategy Work?" As an undergrad studying psychology at University of Virginia, Stallings embraces the decision making and uncertainty research of Herbert Simon and Daniel Kahneman. Stallings draws on this and similar psychology research in his strategy planning work at frog design. He finds tying psychology into business strategy helps clients more easily understand the concepts and theories driving his recommendations.

Hammans Stallings is a Senior Strategist at frog design. Previously he worked in strategy at Dell and investment banking at Stephens. He earned an MBA from the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, a MS in Technology Commercialization from the University of Texas and a BA in Economics and Psychology from the University of Virginia.

Hammans Stallings on Gaining Leadership Job Responsibility

In Chapter 18 of 19 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, innovation strategist Hammans Stallings answers "How Are Your Job Responsibilities Changing as Your Career Evolves?" As Stallings gains experience, he finds himself carrying more responsibility. This process allows him to think differently about what it means for him to contribute, namely it becomes more about framing how others can contribute and how he can set expectations and motivate his team.

Hammans Stallings is a Senior Strategist at frog design. Previously he worked in strategy at Dell and investment banking at Stephens. He earned an MBA from the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, a MS in Technology Commercialization from the University of Texas and a BA in Economics and Psychology from the University of Virginia.

Hammans Stallings on Becoming a Role Model Leader

In Chapter 19 of 19 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, innovation strategist Hammans Stallings answers "What Goals are You Setting as You Look to What Comes Next in Your Business Career?" Stallings shares how his point of view on management and leadership have evolved with experience. In order to do better work, Stallings acknowledges the need to empower teams with frameworks, tools, and motivation that will get greater results. He questions the selfish nature of a leader or manager and thinks about how this plays against the talent development and team motivation outcomes that come from effective management and leadership.

Hammans Stallings is a Senior Strategist at frog design. Previously he worked in strategy at Dell and investment banking at Stephens. He earned an MBA from the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, a MS in Technology Commercialization from the University of Texas and a BA in Economics and Psychology from the University of Virginia.

Brett Goldman on Ways Parents Support Real Estate Career Choices

In Chapter 1 of 18 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, real estate developer Brett Goldman answers "Where Has Your Family Been Most Supportive in Your Career Development?"  Goldman notes how he has always wanted to work in real estate.  All the while, Goldman gets support from his parents through their continuous appreciation, encouragement and interest. 

Brett Goldman is a Real Estate Acquisitions Director at Triangle Equities in New York City.  He holds a BA in General Studies from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Real Estate Development from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.

Brett Goldman on Having Courage to Stand Up for What You Believe

In Chapter 2 of 18 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, real estate developer Brett Goldman answers "What Childhood Experiences Have Been Most Fundamental in Shaping Who You Are Today?"  Goldman recalls a fight he backed down from in elementary school.  He regrets the experience and it drives him into boxing.  He takes away a life lesson to be courageous and stand up for what he believes. 

Brett Goldman is a Real Estate Acquisitions Director at Triangle Equities in New York City.  He holds a BA in General Studies from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Real Estate Development from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.

Brett Goldman on How College Summer Jobs Teach Hard Work Ethic

In Chapter 3 of 18 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, real estate developer Brett Goldman answers "Where Did You Learn Your Work Ethic?"  Goldman shares how he first learned work ethic from his father and how it influenced early jobs in his life. Working summer jobs while in college, Goldman paints houses and sharpens his work ethic doing cold calls.  The perseverance needed to get business is a skill he still uses today working in real estate. 

Brett Goldman is a Real Estate Acquisitions Director at Triangle Equities in New York City.  He holds a BA in General Studies from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Real Estate Development from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.

How Passion for Buildings Fuels Real Estate Development Career

In Chapter 6 of 18 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, real estate developer Brett Goldman answers "How are Your Personal Experiences Shaping Your Professional Aspirations?" Walking around in his free time, Goldman always looks at buildings and wonders. He wonders how they were designed and he wonders how they were built.  In his real estate work, Goldman learns to appreciate construction and the various contributing trades and contractors that take a building from design to reality.

Brett Goldman is a Real Estate Acquisitions Director at Triangle Equities in New York City.  He holds a BA in General Studies from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Real Estate Development from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.

How Adult Education Classes Advance Real Estate Career

In Chapter 8 of 18 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, real estate developer Brett Goldman answers "How Has Taking Continuing Education Classes Benefited Your Career?" By taking evening classes in real estate development, Goldman gets access to people and perspectives not available in his regular working environment. Moreover, he is able to learn new skills such as reading construction drawings for new buildings that help him better perform at work.

Brett Goldman is a Real Estate Acquisitions Director at Triangle Equities in New York City.  He holds a BA in General Studies from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Real Estate Development from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.

Brett Goldman on How Low Interest Rates Affect Investing Goals

In Chapter 9 of 18 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, real estate developer Brett Goldman answers "How are Current Economic Conditions Shaping Your Real Estate Investment Goals?" Goldman shares how his investment philosophy through the recession and recovery has been long-term focused.  He notes while he has invested in some distressed properties, he still is very cautious about investing in markets where money is cheap and financing rates are low. Investing for the long-term requires you assess how an investment might look if rates rise and how that would affect buyers and sellers. Looking at the market today, Goldman finds distressed real estate where the best opportunities exist.

Brett Goldman is a Real Estate Acquisitions Director at Triangle Equities in New York City.  He holds a BA in General Studies from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Real Estate Development from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.

How Deal Due Diligence Improves Investing Confidence

In Chapter 10 of 18 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, real estate developer Brett Goldman answers "What Role Does Confidence Play in the Work that You Do?" For Goldman, confidence is fundamental in making real estate deals. He builds confidence in the preparatory due diligence research work he does understanding the property, market, location, terms and other elements of a real estate deal.

Brett Goldman is a Real Estate Acquisitions Director at Triangle Equities in New York City. He holds a BA in General Studies from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Real Estate Development from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.

How to Manage a Busy Schedule the Old School Way

In Chapter 11 of 18 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, real estate developer Brett Goldman answers "What Do You Find Are the Keys to Managing a Busy Schedule and Getting Things Done?" Goldman shares his "old school" approach to managing his schedule, namely using a daily planner to write down appointments and to-do lists and cross out items as they get done.

Brett Goldman is a Real Estate Acquisitions Director at Triangle Equities in New York City. He holds a BA in General Studies from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Real Estate Development from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.

Performing Under Pressure in a Real Estate Developer Job

In Chapter 12 of 18 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, real estate developer Brett Goldman answers "What Does It Mean to Perform Under Pressure in the Work That You Do?" Sourcing, negotiating and closing real estate deals teaches Goldman why preparation and flexibility are critical to his work. He interviews process not only to find the right bankruptcy lawyer for the job but also to learn the questions he should be asking and answering to move the bankruptcy deal forward.

Brett Goldman is a Real Estate Acquisitions Director at Triangle Equities in New York City.  He holds a BA in General Studies from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Real Estate Development from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.

Brett Goldman on What You Need to Close a Real Estate Deal

In Chapter 13 of 18 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, real estate developer Brett Goldman answers "What Requirements Are Necessary for a Real Estate Deal to Happen?" When a buyer and seller enter a negotiation, there must first be a willingness to buy and a willingness to sell. This, Goldman notes, is not guaranteed when someone lists a property or someone inquires on a property. Goldman looks at seller incentives such as financial distress instances of foreclosure and bankruptcy to identify issues outside price that play into the deal. This opens new options to get more creative in putting together a deal.

Brett Goldman is a Real Estate Acquisitions Director at Triangle Equities in New York City.  He holds a BA in General Studies from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Real Estate Development from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.

Learning Real Estate Business by Working With Lawyers

In Chapter 14 of 18 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, real estate developer Brett Goldman answers "What Has Working With Lawyers Taught You About Business?" Dealing with lawyers with lawsuits, foreclosures, and other real estate events teaches Goldman the importance of presenting ideas and concerns in as black and white a way as possible. This provides a clear point of view that allows for more easily negotiated settlements and keeps the issues out of the courtroom.

Brett Goldman is a Real Estate Acquisitions Director at Triangle Equities in New York City.  He holds a BA in General Studies from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Real Estate Development from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.

Creating Internships to Help Students Start Real Estate Careers

In Chapter 15 of 18 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, real estate developer Brett Goldman answers "What is Your Approach to Providing Interns an Experience that Prepares Them for a Real Estate Career?" Goldman starts by teaching interns the fundamentals of real estate development research. By going to county registrar offices to understand real estate records, title information, block and lot maps, and title insurance,, Goldman teaches his interns what it means to own real estate and how the real estate ownership process works. 

Brett Goldman is a Real Estate Acquisitions Director at Triangle Equities in New York City.  He holds a BA in General Studies from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Real Estate Development from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.

How to Relate to People Different Than You at Work

In Chapter 16 of 18 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, real estate developer Brett Goldman answers "How Are You Learning to Work More Effectively With Different Personality Types?" Working on real estate projects, Goldman constantly meets people working different jobs, including contractors, tradesmen, and construction workers. He learns being curious and asking sincere questions allow him to relate to people better and gain acceptance and respect.

Brett Goldman is a Real Estate Acquisitions Director at Triangle Equities in New York City. He holds a BA in General Studies from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Real Estate Development from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.