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Why Most Mortgage Leaders Will Struggle in 2026
Most mortgage leaders won’t struggle in 2026 because of interest rates, regulation, or technology.
They’ll struggle because they fail to evolve how they lead people.
In the Season 7 premiere of Laugh, Lend & Eat, the conversation challenges conventional thinking around leadership, retention, and AI in the mortgage industry. Instead of chasing trends or blaming the market, this episode focuses on the behaviors, decisions, and blind spots that will separate leaders who thrive from those who fall behind.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode
Why traditional management approaches are breaking down
The hidden cost of ignoring retention
How leadership behavior impacts stability and growth
Why coaching and mentorship matter more than control
The real role of AI in exposing value—not replacing people
The mindset shift required to lead confidently into 2026
Key Leadership Insights
As markets tighten, leadership gaps become obvious. The episode draws a clear line between managers who react and leaders who build systems that work. It explores why organizations focused only on recruiting often struggle with turnover, burnout, and inconsistency—and why long-term growth requires clarity, accountability, and trust.
AI Isn’t the Threat—Weak Leadership Is
AI is framed as a tool for leverage, training, and clarity. Used well, it amplifies strong leadership. Used poorly, it exposes the absence of direction, culture, and authentic value.
Notable Quotes from the Episode
“Managers blame people. Leaders fix processes.” — Fobby Naghmi
“Retention is harder than recruiting—but it’s where real growth happens.” — Justin Neal
“AI doesn’t replace people; it exposes who actually brings value.” — Ginger Bell
“Fear is irrelevant and unhelpful.” — Eleni Theodorakis
Why This Episode Matters
2026 will reward leaders who build people, not just pipelines.
Those who fail to adapt will feel it first—in retention, trust, and performance.
This episode sets the tone for Season 7 with honest leadership conversations rooted in experience, accountability, and long-term thinking.
Follow Laugh, Lend & Eat on Spotify for more conversations on leadership, mortgage lending, and what it really takes to grow in changing markets.
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By Fobby Naghmi
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Most mortgage leaders won’t struggle in 2026 because of interest rates, regulation, or technology.
They’ll struggle because they fail to evolve how they lead people.
In the Season 7 premiere of Laugh, Lend & Eat, the conversation challenges conventional thinking around leadership, retention, and AI in the mortgage industry. Instead of chasing trends or blaming the market, this episode focuses on the behaviors, decisions, and blind spots that will separate leaders who thrive from those who fall behind.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode
Why traditional management approaches are breaking down
The hidden cost of ignoring retention
How leadership behavior impacts stability and growth
Why coaching and mentorship matter more than control
The real role of AI in exposing value—not replacing people
The mindset shift required to lead confidently into 2026
Key Leadership Insights
As markets tighten, leadership gaps become obvious. The episode draws a clear line between managers who react and leaders who build systems that work. It explores why organizations focused only on recruiting often struggle with turnover, burnout, and inconsistency—and why long-term growth requires clarity, accountability, and trust.
AI Isn’t the Threat—Weak Leadership Is
AI is framed as a tool for leverage, training, and clarity. Used well, it amplifies strong leadership. Used poorly, it exposes the absence of direction, culture, and authentic value.
Notable Quotes from the Episode
“Managers blame people. Leaders fix processes.” — Fobby Naghmi
“Retention is harder than recruiting—but it’s where real growth happens.” — Justin Neal
“AI doesn’t replace people; it exposes who actually brings value.” — Ginger Bell
“Fear is irrelevant and unhelpful.” — Eleni Theodorakis
Why This Episode Matters
2026 will reward leaders who build people, not just pipelines.
Those who fail to adapt will feel it first—in retention, trust, and performance.
This episode sets the tone for Season 7 with honest leadership conversations rooted in experience, accountability, and long-term thinking.
Follow Laugh, Lend & Eat on Spotify for more conversations on leadership, mortgage lending, and what it really takes to grow in changing markets.