About Richard Strayer: A college physics drop out who found his way to a temporary and entry level position at Countrywide Home Loans in the default space, finishing up a degree in the evenings, before spending a 3-year tour with KPMG and becoming a CPA.

Ultimately returning home to the Mortgage Business, he spent his formative years in the loan boarding, acquisition, and subservicing space.  During the Great Recession he moved into the non-default operations where he has been for the last 15 years.

In this episode Jason and Richard discuss:

• Leadership starts with connection 
• Connecting in a hybrid workspace 
• The layers of “why” 
• You are the CEO of You, Inc. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Leadership starts with connecting to each person in a personal way so that you can hear their story and understand them on a deeper level. Make yourself available and be sincere. 
• There is no replacement for face-to-face interaction. Even if you work in a completely remote environment, you’ve got to try to meet sometimes in person in order to create a connection. 
• If you want to truly be able to connect and understand a person’s idea, you’ve got to be open, be curious, and keep asking questions. 
• You are the CEO of You, Inc. Do everything for your own life what you would have done for your business. Have accountability, create systems, be organized, and continuously plan your own growth, always looking ahead to the next level. 

“Connect with each person in a very personal way, so that you can understand them and they can understand you. Make yourself available.” - Richard Strayer

Connect with Richard Strayer:

Website: https://www.pennymac.com/ 

Connect with Steve and Jason:

LinkedIn: Jason or Steve

Website: Rewire, Inc.: Transformed Thinking 

Email: [email protected]

Show notes by Podcastologist: Justine Talla

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