In a sponsored interview published in the June issue of Institutional Real Estate Americas, Mike Keating, managing partner, portfolio management, talks about the importance of discipline, difficult conversations and a team mentality for successful portfolio management, and about how healthy debates and sometimes brutal honesty contribute to success in his professional development as a leader, in relationships with investors, and in the collaborative, decisive culture at BGO.
“You build trust with transparency and consistency of message. We have a clearly defined strategy, and I really try to be upfront with investors about what we're trying to build …. That communication, that honesty is demonstrated; it's not declared. You have to show it. You can't just say that you're doing something. You have to show it over time.”
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