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llustration by Lanette Behiry/Real Estate NewsWatch industry icon Sherry Chris discuss leading with humility, brand-building and navigating change in the latest episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered podcast.

    Sherry Chris, executive advisor for Anywhere Brands and former CEO of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, shares her insights on leadership, being a woman in a male-dominated industry, and adapting to change. She emphasizes that good leaders should surround themselves with people who complement their skills and work as a team.

    As the only woman in the room during her early career days, Chris chose not to differentiate herself by gender and focused on being the best person for the job. If she were running NAR, she would focus on demonstrating trust and embracing new business practices to make the industry better.

    Chris reminds listeners that change can be good, citing the pre-internet era of printed listing books as an example. She encourages real estate professionals to move forward, acknowledging it's hard but necessary for growth.