Thriving with Kindness and Excellence: Jen Hill's Journey

In this episode of the Spotlight: A Women Speak CRE Podcast, host Allison S. Weiss engages in a deep conversation with Jen Hill, a distinguished leader with a 27-year career at one of CRE’s largest and most prestigious firms.

Jen shares her passion for culture, strategy, and execution, drawing from her extensive experience across a wide variety of verticals and asset classes within JLL. Jen emphasizes the importance of curiosity, relationship-building, and introspection in career growth, alongside her distinctive leadership style that balances kindness with high standards of excellence.

The conversation also touches on Jen's investment journey, showcasing her strategic approach to wealth creation. Towards the end, the discussion highlights the value of aligning one's career with personal values and fostering a kind yet high-performing work environment.

00:00 Introduction to Today's Episode

00:17 Meet Jen Hill: A Strategic Trailblazer

03:27 Jen's Career Journey in Real Estate

09:50 The US Army’s Housing Privatization Project

27:36 Mentorship and Career Advice

32:19 Starting the Day with Purpose

32:57 The Importance of Introspection

33:54 Balancing Kindness and Excellence

34:33 Kindness in Leadership

37:38 Navigating Workplace Culture

41:43 Building Strong Relationships

48:28 Investing as a Woman

56:00 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

Social Media Details

LinkedIn/Instagram/YouTube: @WomenSpeakCRE

Website: https://www.womenspeakcre.com/

Host | Allison S. Weiss

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsweiss/

Instagram: @allisonsweiss

Website: https://www.crerecruiting.com/

Guest | Jennifer Hill

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-hill-5812555/

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