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In an industry where annual turnover can reach 30–50%, and even higher in onsite roles, longevity like this is almost unheard of.

This week on the GCAA Morning Perks Podcast, we’re sitting down with someone who truly defines what it means to stay, grow, and thrive. In this episode, we're chatting with industry unicorn, Sandy Pickett. Sandy has spent an incredible 28 years at the same multifamily community. In a world where constant movement is the norm, Sandy’s story is a powerful anomaly, and one worth paying attention to.

What’s kept her there for nearly three decades? It’s not just the role, it’s the culture.

Sandy shares how strong leadership, a commitment to teaching, and the simple (but often rare) act of extending grace during moments of learning and failure created an environment in which she could build not just a career but a legacy. It’s a reminder that when people feel supported, seen, and invested in, they don’t just stay, they flourish.

If you’ve ever wondered what truly drives retention in multifamily, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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Every February, we have a choice. We can have the comfortable version of
this conversation, the one that honors history and checks the box. Or we can
have the real one.

We invited industry pioneer Liz Newkirk to drive the mic and real conversation. With her industry colleagues, Austin Love and Ricardo Lawson, she's curated an episode for listeners who have ever felt like they were writing the rules as they went.

This episode focuses on building careers and legacies, and navigating an industry and world that don’t always offer a clear blueprint for who you are. We’re going to talk about blackness, about manhood, about what it means to be one of the few in a room full of many, and how you keep going anyway.

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With the recent release of the 2026 Leadership Lyceum Cohort, we thought a thoughtful conversation about what it is, who should apply, what you can expect from the experience, and how it impacts multifamily career pathways would be timely.

We invited a past graduate, Dana Flaherty, and Sarah Peifer, who has just be admitted into the Lyceum to share their lasting impressions and expectations - our host, Bill Clements is also a Leadership Lyceum graduate! This episode is a powerful listen for our Next Gen as it highlights the value and importance of locking in on opportunities that build momentum for career legacy and longevity in the multifamily industry.