The Emerging Leaders Podcast // Fischer Homes

21 Building Winning Teams with Tim McMahon

Fischer Homes

Tim is the President and Chief Operating Officer here at Fischer Homes, and in this episode we talk about:

  • How to own your own career path. Tim modeled a non-traditional career path. With the guidance of mentors, Tim directed his own career path (forward, horizontally, and even taking a step back with the strategic purpose of moving forward). 
  • The importance of having mentors in your life and also stepping up to be a mentor for others
  • How Tim builds winning teams by leading with a balance of inspiration and accountability

Timestamps:

  • 2:15 - Career Story
  • 6:45 - The non-linear career path
  • 7:45 - The love of deal making
  • 12:50 - A step back to move forward
  • 15:50 - Be willing to listen
  • 16:35 - Growth at Fischer Homes
  • 18:20 - The importance of mentoring
  • 22:23 - Own your career path
  • 23:30 - The surprising thing about the President/COO
  • 26:50 - The balance of inspiration and accountability
  • 30:21 - Empathetic leaders
  • 31:32 - Patience
  • 36:15 - Most important career lesson
  • 38:40 - Bag O’ Questions
  • 43:17 - Key Takeaways