EP 27: Leading With Purpose and Integrity in Public Service with Vlada Kenniff of New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust

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Building Better Futures

Infinite Consulting

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Welcome to the Building Better Futures podcast, where host Eric Hirani connects with visionary thought leaders who are building the future. Together they delve into what it takes to not only build companies and structures but how to inspire individuals to reach their full potential, creating the leaders of tomorrow. This is the show for you if you’re interested in: - Learning more about building and delivering iconic projects and companies - Cutting-edge innovation - Cultivating positive work cultures - Helping everyone reach their full potential - Creating exceptional teams Together we can create a ripple effect of positive change in our communities and society, one inspired individual at a time.

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EP 27: Leading With Purpose and Integrity in Public Service with Vlada Kenniff of New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust

Building Better Futures

38 minutes 12 seconds

1 month ago

EP 27: Leading With Purpose and Integrity in Public Service with Vlada Kenniff of New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust

Vlada Kenniff, President of New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust, discusses her journey from Uzbekistan to New York City and her leadership in sustainability, resiliency and affordable housing. Vlada talks to us about the creation of the Trust, the challenges of preserving public housing and the importance of resident engagement in shaping better communities.

Key Takeaways:

00:00 Introduction.

02:04 Recognizing the importance of celebrating team achievements.

05:51 Lessons learned from working in public service organizations.

10:17 Why new structures are created to address critical challenges.

16:42 Discovering leadership and advocacy within communities.

18:54 Using guiding values to navigate leadership decisions.

26:06 How innovation initiatives improve quality of life.

29:23 Executing milestone projects to drive long-term impact.

32:41 Advice for the next generation of leaders and professionals.

Resources Mentioned:

Vlada Kenniff

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vlada-kenniff-ph-d-1022a6a/

New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust | LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/preservationtrust/

New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust | Website

http://www.preservationtrust.org

Clean Heat for All Challenge

https://be-exchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/20250116_CleanHeat_Slides-UPDATED.pdf

“Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork” by Dan Sullivan

https://www.amazon.com/Who-Not-How-Accelerating-Teamwork-ebook/dp/B0867ZJ151

“Super Gut” by William Davis

https://www.amazon.com/Super-Gut-Four-Week-Reprogram-Microbiome/dp/0306846977

“The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey

https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Powerful/dp/0743269519

“Give and Take” by Adam Grant

https://www.amazon.com/Give-Take-Helping-Others-Success/dp/0143124986

“Lean In” by Sheryl Sandberg

https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Women-Work-Will-Lead/dp/0385349947

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