Welcome to Leaders in Real Estate! I’m Nick Carman, and in this episode, I sit down with Megan Creecy-Herman, President of Prologis’ U.S. West Region. Megan oversees a staggering $55 billion in assets, 260 million square feet of industrial real estate, and leads a team of 220 professionals. We dive deep into leadership lessons, career growth, and how to thrive in a VUCA world (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous). Megan shares her journey from influencing without authority to leading one of the largest portfolios in the industry.   If you’re a future leader in real estate this conversation is packed with actionable insights on building trust, giving feedback, and staying resilient under pressure.   Highlights   How Megan discovered leadership early in her career Leading without authority and building trust Why listening beats talking for effective leadership The traits Megan looks for in future leaders Mistakes that taught her the most How to stay calm in high-pressure environments Recommended resources for leadership growth     Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome & Episode Intro 01:00 – Megan’s role at Prologis and scope of responsibility 03:00 – First experiences with leadership & influencing without authority 07:00 – Listening vs. talking: A leadership superpower 09:00 – Lessons from challenging bosses & evolving leadership styles 11:00 – How Megan reignites passion in her team 14:00 – Creating a culture of personal development 15:00 – Leading in a VUCA world 18:00 – Handling resistance to growth and feedback 19:00 – Biggest mistakes and lessons learned 21:00 – Traits Megan looks for in future leaders 23:00 – Steepest learning curve in her career 26:00 – Megan’s top leadership resources & book recommendations 27:00 – Current challenges as a senior leader 29:00 – Staying calm under pressure: Resilience strategies 31:00 – Traits Megan had to let go as she climbed the ladder 33:00 – Looking ahead: Personal and corporate goals 35:00 – Market outlook and Prologis’ next phase 36:00 – Closing thoughts