Leadership Matters: Corrina Carter and Mike Mills on Empowering Teams

Episode Overview:In this special Leadership Matters episode of Laugh, Lend, & Eat, host Fobby Naghmi is joined by co-host Ginger Bell, Founder of Edumarketing and AIMasteryCenter, along with two insightful guests: Corrina Carter, President, Founder, and CEO of CMS Mortgage, and Mike Mills, Area Manager at Geneva Financial LLC and host of The Texas Real Estate & Finance Podcast. The conversation revolves around their leadership journeys, the importance of empowering teams, and embracing both successes and failures as learning opportunities. Each guest shares their unique experiences, from starting a business to navigating complex team dynamics, offering invaluable lessons for aspiring leaders. Key Themes: Empowering Teams and Delegation: Corrina reflects on how seeing her team blossom under her leadership has given her immense pride, explaining that empowering her team to take ownership has been a game-changer in her career. Learning from Mistakes: Mike emphasizes the importance of failing early in one’s career, sharing how mistakes can lead to significant growth and how embracing failures helps foster stronger leadership. Leading by Example: Ginger and the panel discuss how demonstrating vulnerability and admitting mistakes sets a strong example for teams, encouraging them to take responsibility and grow from their experiences. Quotes from the Episode: On Empowering Teams:"I have four team members who can almost read my mind before I even ask, and that feels so good. It’s such a blessing to see them grow and take ownership of their roles."—Corrina Carter shares her experience in delegating responsibilities and seeing her team thrive under her leadership. On Embracing Failure:"You don’t lose, you learn. The more mistakes you make, especially early on, the better equipped you’ll be to handle challenges down the road."—Mike Mills talks about how failures can serve as valuable learning opportunities that lead to long-term success in leadership. On Leading by Example:"If I can say, ‘I’m sorry, I own this, my bad,’ then when it’s your turn, you’ll feel comfortable owning your mistakes too. That’s how we create better leaders."—Ginger Bell emphasizes the importance of demonstrating vulnerability and accountability as a leader. Call to Action:Follow Laugh, Lend, & Eat for more episodes featuring industry leaders sharing their leadership lessons, personal growth, and stories of navigating the mortgage and real estate industries. Connect with Ginger Bell, Corrina Carter, and Mike Mills to learn more about empowering teams, embracing failure, and leading with authenticity. Stay tuned for more conversations in the Leadership Matters series!