274. Spotting Red Flags Before Employees Leave; Commercial Real Estate Leadership

Employee retention starts long before a resignation lands on your desk. In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak explores what he calls the Departure Window: the critical period between the first warning signs of disengagement and an employee's eventual departure. Many commercial real estate principals recognise red flags, like subtle shifts in performance, attitude, momentum, or engagement, but then delay action because the evidence feels inconclusive. Darren explains why this happens, how leadership psychology influences decision-making, and what to do instead. Rather than waiting and hoping a situation resolves itself, principals can use this window to strengthen their business, protect client relationships, and create greater operational resilience. This episode covers: •        How to identify early warning signs before key people leave  •        Why principals often ignore red flags despite seeing them  •        Four practical actions to take during the Departure Window  •        How to protect client relationships and institutional knowledge  •        Why defining the role properly before rehiring improves recruitment outcomes  This is essential listening for commercial real estate principals who want to build a stronger business, retain momentum, and reduce the disruption caused by unexpected departures. --- Email [email protected] and put the word "GROW" in the subject line to take the first step towards accelerating revenue growth in your commercial real estate agency with the right people on your team, serving ideal clients inside a business that just works. Visit the CRE Success website: cresuccess.co Read the episode anecdote, get the transcript and watch the video recording of the podcast here: cresuccess.co/blog/274 To share this episode or your thoughts on it, tag us on socials: @cresuccess or use our hashtag: #cresuccess If you enjoy the show, leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Connect with Darren Krakowiak on LinkedIn Podcast music sourced from audioblocks.com