In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Ernie Jarvis. Ernie is a fifth-generation Washingtonian and has established himself as a significant presence in the Greater Washington DC DMV region through his active involvement in the community and commitment to giving back. Ernie Jarvis has been a trailblazer on many fronts, including commercial real estate. In the conversation, Mahan and Ernie talk about how Ernie's heritage and upbringing have impacted his sense of responsibility to give back, involvement in various regional organizations, and perspectives on the future of the return to the office.  

Some highlights:

- Ernie Jarvis on following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Dr. Charles Drew, and his mother, Dr. Charlene Drew Jarvis

- How Ernie Jarvis approaches networking and building relationships

- Ernie talks about the idea behind starting Metropolitan Access

- How Ernie Jarvis advocates for greater diversity in the commercial real estate industry

- The importance of relationships in business

- The impact of the pandemic on commercial real estate

- Ernie Jarvis on the legacy he hopes to leave behind  

Also mentioned:

Mahan’s Partnering Leadership Podcast conversation with Charlene Drew Jarvis (https://www.partneringleadership.com/leading-with-a-belief-for-the-greater-good-and-honoring-a-legacy-with-dr-charlene-drew-jarvis-changemaker/)

Connect with Ernie Jarvis:

Ernie Jarvis on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernie-jarvis/)

Connect with Mahan Tavakoli:

MahanTavakoli.com (https://mahantavakoli.com/)
Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahan/)

More information and resources available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website: 

PartneringLeadership.com (https://www.partneringleadership.com/)

Connect with Mahan Tavakoli:

Mahan Tavakoli Website (https://mahantavakoli.com/)

Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahan/)

Partnering Leadership Website (https://www.partneringleadership.com/)