275: He Took Over From a Legend After 45 Years—Here’s What Worked | David Brint

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David Brint, innovative real estate entrepreneur and transformative former chairman of the Foundation Fighting Blindness, shares how personal adversity and mission-driven leadership can create lasting impact. From scaling one of America’s top affordable housing companies to overhauling a nonprofit, David reveals the lessons of succession, culture, and purpose-driven growth. In this episode, host Damon Lembi and David Brint explore leadership, social entrepreneurship, and resilient organizational growth—covering scaling, succession planning, team building, and turning personal challenges into actionable impact.

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Key Leadership Lessons from David Brint’s Journey

  • Adversity drives purpose: Personal challenges, like his son’s rare blinding disease, can shape transformative leadership and mission-driven decisions.

  • Succession matters: Knowing when to step up—and when to step down—is critical for sustaining organizational impact.

  • Learning-focused culture fuels growth: Building empowered teams and fostering continuous learning unlocks innovation in both business and nonprofit settings.

Connect with David Brint

David is a leader in affordable housing and nonprofit impact, blending business acumen with social entrepreneurship to empower communities and change lives.

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