Leading with Purpose with Jonathan Reckford
Willy was joined by Jonathan Reckford, Chief Executive Officer of Habitat for Humanity International, an organization that is turning the vision of affordable housing into a global reality. They discussed Jonathan’s career journey, leadership lessons, Habitat’s global advocacy efforts, the challenge of affordable housing, and so much more. Watch or listen to the replay. Key Points In The Webcast: 00:00 Introduction 01:44 Willy introduces Jonathan Reckford 02:46 Maintaining humility even in success 04:08 Being student council president in UNC 05:18 Lessons learned from his grandmother and godmother 08:11 Having female vs. male mentors: The impact 09:26 Working in Goldman Sachs 13:39 Spending a year in Asia 15:56 Staying on the corporate path 19:34 Jonathan’s career timeline with big corporations 22:31 Why give up corporate and become a pastor? 30:00 Habitat for Humanity’s global impact 33:21 Habitat’s mission and actionable steps 41:26 What’s the solution to the housing crisis? 45:56 Finding labor at an attractive price point 47:30 Developers are not building the housing we need 49:08 Housing becoming an investable asset 53:01 How Habitat integrates into different cities 58:19 The politics of land utilization 01:03:08 Why modular housing hasn’t created a sustainable model 01:05:31 Willy’s suggestions on housing and energy GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts Related webcasts: Tune in on Wednesdays for fresh perspectives about leadership, business, the economy, commercial real estate, and more! #WillyWalker hosts a diverse network of leaders as they share the wisdom that cuts across industry lines. Check out our previous videos: » Full playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_QkMqEzOkzNmWUe9kpfRJ4213jIh6LNk Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/driven-by-insight/id1540843402 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1z3wDGMAjtscNhKWJfXs7L Follow us: » LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/walker-&-dunlop/ » Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WalkerDunlop » Twitter: https://twitter.com/WalkerDunlop » Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkerdunlop/ POSTING POLICY: Please bear in mind that this is a public and professional platform. We’ll do our best to ensure that our postings on this page comply with our standards, which prohibit content that: • is abusive, defamatory, threatening, or obscene • is fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading • violates the copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, right of privacy, right of publicity, or other intellectual property right of another • contains or links to any virus, worm, Trojan horse, or other forms of malware or harmful code • contains the personal information of others, such as names, addresses, and telephone numbers • violates any law or regulation • is otherwise offensive. We expect users not to post content that violates our standards. We cannot monitor postings or discussions in advance, but we reserve the right to remove any posting that does not meet our standards. source
Can humans and superintelligent AI truly coexist?
Can humans and superintelligent AI truly coexist? As AI mimics human emotions, the line between machine and mind grows ever thinner. Watch this #WalkerWebcast to hear a profound reflection on the emotional and ethical crossroads we face, and why navigating the duality of AI’s future requires both vigilance and vision. #WalkerWebcast #WalkerDunlop #AIandHumanity #EmotionalIntelligence #FutureOfTechnology source
Who decides the rules when technology outruns our values?
As AI races ahead, society is left scrambling to define the rules of the game. Tune into this #WalkerWebcast to explore the urgent need for a new moral and regulatory framework in the age of superintelligence, and why the current playbook no longer fits. #WalkerWebcast #WalkerDunlop #AIethics #TechRegulation #FutureOfAI source
Could AI become the ultimate force shaping global dominance?
AI is transforming industries, but it’s also reshaping the balance of global power. Watch this #WalkerWebcast to hear how AI’s dual nature, destructive and creative, could define the next era of innovation and international power. #WalkerWebcast #WalkerDunlop #ArtificialIntelligence #Geopolitics #FrontierInnovation source
Superintelligence — Positives and Negatives of AI with Marc Porat
In this special episode of the Walker Webcast, we featured Marc Porat’s powerful keynote on the transformative role of artificial intelligence at the Walker & Dunlop Summer Conference. Marc has spent his career at the intersection of technology and society, founding pioneering companies and anticipating the future of how we live and work. In this webcast, he shares his perspective on the exponential growth of AI and the exciting – and sometimes scary – possibilities shaping the next era of innovation. Key Points In The Webcast: 00:00 Introduction 01:44 The digital landscape in the ‘90s 03:42 Using tech for the better and the paradigm shift 07:58 AI before vs. AI now 10:03 The birth of ChatGPT and what it can do 12:56 What is Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)? 14:12 The potential and fear of superintelligence 18:49 A life with superintelligence: Personal, business, and social 22:42 How AI can work as teachers, doctors, and lawyers 28:47 Having AI as a life coach 31:46 Dissecting discontinuities 32:51 Should we stop hiring people? 39:35 How robots are better at building things efficiently 41:41 The industries that can benefit from humanoids 44:12 How AI will intersect with human life 48:09 Who is building superintelligence and why? 52:04 The geopolitical power of artificial intelligence 53:16 Quantum computing is here 56:10 New fission, cheap energy, and its uses 59:44 The state of the China AI tech stack and what it means 01:03:22 Humanity’s Last Exam: Which LLMs have passed? 01:05:50 Building but no set boundaries for AI 01:07:04 Developing AI with human-like emotions GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts Related webcasts: Tune in on Wednesdays for fresh perspectives about leadership, business, the economy, commercial real estate, and more! #WillyWalker hosts a diverse network of leaders as they share the wisdom that cuts across industry lines. Check out our previous videos: » Full playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_QkMqEzOkzNmWUe9kpfRJ4213jIh6LNk Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/driven-by-insight/id1540843402 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1z3wDGMAjtscNhKWJfXs7L Follow us: » LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/walker-&-dunlop/ » Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WalkerDunlop » Twitter: https://twitter.com/WalkerDunlop » Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkerdunlop/ POSTING POLICY: Please bear in mind that this is a public and professional platform. We’ll do our best to ensure that our postings on this page comply with our standards, which prohibit content that: • is abusive, defamatory, threatening, or obscene • is fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading • violates the copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, right of privacy, right of publicity, or other intellectual property right of another • contains or links to any virus, worm, Trojan horse, or other forms of malware or harmful code • contains the personal information of others, such as names, addresses, and telephone numbers • violates any law or regulation • is otherwise offensive. We expect users not to post content that violates our standards. We cannot monitor postings or discussions in advance, but we reserve the right to remove any posting that does not meet our standards. source
10 Mistakes to Avoid When Filing an Eviction Notice
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What’s on tap at the upcoming Zelman Housing Summit?
Ivy Zelman previews the key themes—credit, costs, and consumer resilience—set to take center stage at the upcoming Zelman Housing Summit. Don’t miss this #WalkerWebcast as Ivy Zelman offers a sneak peek into the pressing market dynamics she’ll unpack at the Zelman Housing Summit. #HousingMarket #ZelmanHousingSummit #RealEstateTrends #ConsumerCredit #RateBuydowns #Homebuilders #WalkerWebcast #IvyZelman #HousingAffordability #MarketOutlook #WalkerDunlop source
Is the American Dream of homeownership slipping out of reach?
With affordability at a 40-year low, buying a home now consumes 60% of a single income. Watch this #WalkerWebcast to hear Ivy Zelman break down the affordability crisis and why multifamily could be the most strategic investment in today’s housing market. #MultifamilyHousing #RealEstateInvesting #HousingMarket #RentVsBuy #HousingAffordability #WalkerWebcast #IvyZelman #CRE #RealEstateTrends #MultifamilyInvesting #WalkerDunlop source
Can Washington force states to fix the housing crisis?
Ivy Zelman outlines how federal pressure on states could be the stick that finally drives real change. Tune into this #WalkerWebcast as Ivy Zelman explores the levers—policy, regulation, and pricing—that could finally move the needle on affordable housing. #AffordableHousing #HousingCrisis #RealEstatePolicy #HousingReform #RegulatoryChange #WalkerWebcast #IvyZelman #CRE #HousingAffordability #FederalHousingPolicy #WalkerDunlop source
Introducing WDSuite | A CRE Market Research Platform
WDSuite by Walker & Dunlop: a smarter, faster way to power your commercial real estate goals. Explore insights, market data, and research on multifamily and CRE trends with Walker & Dunlop’s Suite your hub for smarter real estate decisions. https://suite.walkerdunlop.com/ source