On his first day back in the top role, the Harcourts managing director took some time out to chat with Secrets of the Top 100 Agents' Grace Ormsby about his decision to return to full-time work. Mike reveals the rationale behind his initial decision to semi-retire, lends his thoughts on work/life balance and career breaks, and acknowledges the importance of waking up with purpose and passion every single day. He also shares the industry-first approach he'll be taking into his new term as managing director and explains why fragmented leadership makes the real estate industry vulnerable. In this episode, you will also hear:

• Why public quarrelling between industry bodies helps no one
• What makes a good leader; no matter their audience size
• How data holds the key to the industry's future

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