Скачать или смотреть 271. Intentional Leadership, Meaningful Hustle & Building Teams That Thrive w Erin Krueger

Welcome back to Girl, Take the Lead! — the podcast where we explore the real, raw, and remarkable stories of people breaking cycles, finding their voice, and leading with courage. I’m your host, Yo Canny.

To kick off 2026, this episode brings a powerful conversation about leadership, culture, mentorship, and how we choose to show up — even on the hard days.

Today’s guest is Erin Krueger — nationally recognized real estate leader, bestselling author of Capture the Culture, speaker, and founder of one of the most successful all-female real estate teams in the country. Erin’s team has sold more than $2 billion in real estate, with nearly $225 million in 2024 alone, but her greatest impact comes from how she leads.

In this conversation, Erin shares her personal story of resilience, the early life lessons that shaped her leadership style, and why culture must be created intentionally — not left to chance. From mentorship to meaningful hustle, appreciation, accountability, and growth, this episode offers timeless insights for leaders at every stage.

Whether you’re starting a new year, building a team, or redefining what success means to you, this episode is an inspiring place to begin.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome to Girl, Take the Lead! & kicking off 2026
01:00 – Erin Krueger’s background & why she wrote Capture the Culture
02:45 – How early life lessons shaped Erin’s leadership style
04:20 – Mentorship that changed the trajectory of Erin’s career
07:00 – Building intentional culture & designing the team you want
11:35 – Using DISC profiles to hire, grow, and support teams
15:40 – Letting go of control & allowing others to rise as leaders
19:05 – Hustle culture, joy at work & the “jitterbug at 5:15 a.m.”
23:10 – Meaningful appreciation, accountability & human-centered leadership
28:40 – Redefining success & what Erin would tell her 20-something self

🌟 Key Themes in This Episode

• Intentional leadership and culture-building
• Mentorship and personal growth
• Authenticity over performance
• Meaningful hustle without burnout
• Appreciation, accountability, and trust
• Redefining success beyond titles and numbers

🌐 Connect with Erin Krueger

📚 Book: Capture the Culture (print, ebook, and audiobook narrated by Erin)
🌐 Website: https://capture-the-culture.com
✨ Free leadership quizzes and downloadable resources
📧 Email: [email protected]
📸 Instagram: @capturetheculture_

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