Crossing the Chasm - A Strategic Conversation with Scott Rechler, RXR
In a post-Covid world, after years of near-zero interest rates, we face a rate regime where every business model, capital structure, and investment product will need to readjust – a chasm that every sector of our economy must cross. In Crossing the Chasm, RXR Chairman & CEO Scott Rechler and Charlie Harary, RXR’s Chief People Officer, discuss how RXR plans to traverse this chasm to capitalize on new opportunities.
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Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
In this episode, Scott and Charlie dive into the realities of accepting and recalibrating to the ever-changing real estate world. As they discuss the implications of normalized interest rates and the importance of disciplined decision-making, they encourage leaders to keep an “eyes-wide open” approach when faced with uncertainty.
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
With numerous transactions and strategies on hold in 2023, the transition to 2024, with the Fed’s pivot, will prompt a restart to delayed activity. Scott explains how success in 2024 is predicated on companies adopting a new mindset and embracing a new normal. Scott and Charlie dive into the lesson for individuals and discuss how embracing change requires the acceptance of a new reality.
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Scott and Charlie discuss the importance of getting your mind right in 2024. They emphasize the essential balance between mind, body, and soul and its importance on one’s career. They discuss creating protocols as guideposts, being intentional about structuring one’s day and the value of reflection even when feeling overwhelmed.
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
In this episode, Scott discusses the recent bull market, and how it is not reflective of the underlying health of the economy. Scott speaks to what he expects to see in 2024 and how to be competitive as the market adjusts to the economic realities.
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
In this episode, Scott discusses RXR’s plan for specific buildings that need a value adjustment. He describes how RXR positions its assets to be adaptive to various market conditions and how RXR is executing on its plan to both contain less desirable buildings while positioning itself to capitalize on new opportunities.
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
In the fourth episode, we discuss RXR’s strategy for dealing with the challenges that emerge from the recession and how it intends to capitalize on the new opportunities.
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
In the third episode, we discuss the unique elements of this recession and the opportunities that will emerge on the other side.
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
In the second episode we jump into the White Paper and begin with the current market conditions with a focus on the fundamental causes that lead to where we are today.
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
In the first episode, we discuss drivers behind the white paper, namely Scott’s perspective and rituals that lead to RXR’s culture of thought leadership.
About Scott Rechler
Scott Rechler is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of RXR, an innovative investor, developer, and place-maker committed to applying a customer and community-centered approach to all aspects of its business.
Scott also serves as trustee and Vice Chair of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center, a member of the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) and the national organization, the Real Estate Roundtable (RER), Chair of The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research and a member of the Board of Trustees at Northwell Health, the Hospital for Special Surgery and a member of the NYU Real Estate Institute Advisory Committee, and the Board of the Drum Major Institute.
Scott is a graduate of Clark University and the New York University Schack Institute. Scott is married to Debby Rechler and is the proud father of Gabrielle, Elijah, and Tyrone.
About Charlie Harary
Charlie Harary is the Chief People Officer at RXR, where he has held multiple position over the past 15 years including Senior Director, Capital Markets, First Vice President of Residential Operations and Legal Counsel.
In addition, Charlie was a Clinical Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship at the Yeshiva University’s Sy Syms School of Business. He hosts a weekly podcast based on his book Unlocking Greatness which he published in 2018.
Charlie is a graduate of Columbia Law School, where he was awarded the James Kent Scholar and the Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar awards.