![Leadership Journeys [249] - Jason Hayes - " If I were to write a book, it would be called 'Thriving on Chaos'. "](https://img.transistorcdn.com/ccCnUhiNafWSCwIBuOZcA1iW2A6nq2OKAad-8Wh5OFw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zNDM2/OGFhM2JhZDhhNzMw/OGQ4NDY1YjEyOTUw/NTNiNS5wbmc.jpg "Leadership Journeys [249] - Jason Hayes - \" If I were to write a book, it would be called 'Thriving on Chaos'. \"")
Leadership Journeys [249] - Jason Hayes - " If I were to write a book, it would be called 'Thriving on Chaos'. "
Description
This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.
I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. If you know a leader whom you would like to see celebrated on the show, please send me a message on LinkedIn with their name.
What if chaos wasn’t something to fear, but the very fuel for your success?
In this episode of the Choosing Leadership podcast, I sit down with Jason Hayes, founder and chairman of Luxury Property LLC, who has built a thriving career by boldly embracing uncertainty.
From disrupting the U.S. real estate market to bouncing back from failed ventures, Jason shares hard-won lessons on adaptability, resilience, and leading with vision.
He opens up about building teams that thrive without hierarchy and how he turns setbacks into strategic advantages.
Whether you’re navigating rapid growth or wrestling with failure, Jason’s story will challenge you to see chaos not as a threat—but as your greatest opportunity.
You can find Jason Hayes at the below links
In the interview, Jason shares
- “Chaos isn’t a barrier—it’s an invitation to adapt, pivot, and grow.”
- “I never thought about who would employ me—I asked, who on earth would?”
- “The courage to act on opportunities, even in chaos, is what sets true entrepreneurs apart.”
- “Failure taught me to double down on my strengths and know when to cut my losses.”
- “Innovation in real estate meant breaking away from outdated practices and building direct partnerships with banks.”
- “A strong team thrives on shared vision, not hierarchy.”
- “If you embrace chaos, it can become the greatest catalyst for success.”
- “The future of luxury real estate is digital, seamless, and global.”
- “Every setback sharpened my business instincts and clarified my strategy.”
- “Surround yourself with excellence, and chaos becomes opportunity instead of threat.”
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