24
Jun
2021
Developing Leaders Spotlight: A Model of Leadership and Service
Posted On June 24, 2021  By Marie Ruff  And has 3 Comments

Formerly a military officer in the U.S. Navy, Peter Shearer, a recipient of NAIOP’s 2020 Developing Leaders Award, followed an uncommon path to becoming a commercial real estate professional. Among his many volunteer efforts, he now works to help other men and women transitioning from the […]

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11
May
2021
What REIT Leaders Are Discussing in the Boardroom
Posted On May 11, 2021  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has 1 Comment

No topic is more talked about in boardrooms of real estate investment trusts (REITs) across the country right now than ESG – the trending acronym for Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance factors that measure the sustainability and societal impact of an investment in a company or […]

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07
May
2021
Developing Leaders Spotlight: At the Vanguard of CRE Research
Posted On May 7, 2021  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

As senior vice president and senior director of research for JLL, Lauren Gilchrist, a recipient of NAIOP’s 2020 Developing Leaders Award, is sought after for her opinions by not only members of her own company but also leaders of other large companies and members of city […]

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11
Mar
2021
Developing Leaders Spotlight: Say “Yes” to Opportunities
Posted On March 11, 2021  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

After spending time on job sites growing up with her father, who worked in the construction business, Janelle Gallagher found herself drawn to the financial side of the built environment when she interned with a private equity group during college. Gallagher, a recipient of NAIOP’s 2020 […]

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12
Feb
2021
Creating a Workplace Culture of Inclusion
Posted On February 12, 2021  By Trey Barrineau  And has No Comment

U.S. demographics are becoming increasingly diverse. However, commercial real estate continues to lag, especially with representation in C-suite roles. At NAIOP’s 2021 Chapter Leadership and Legislative Retreat, Equality Institute CEO Bernadette Smith shared strategies to help real estate companies become more diverse and inclusive. The Next […]

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09
Feb
2021
Leveraging Diverse Teams to Build a Profitable Culture of Inclusion
Posted On February 9, 2021  By Trey Barrineau  And has No Comment

The lack of a diverse workforce in commercial real estate is a critical issue facing the industry. In 2017, the Bella Research Group and the Knight Foundation conducted research showing that white men held more than 75% of C-suite jobs in the U.S. commercial real estate […]

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28
Oct
2020
When is the Right Time to Purchase and Implement New Technology?
Posted On October 28, 2020  By Daniel Levison and Turner Levison  And has 1 Comment

There comes a time when your commercial real estate business needs to upgrade its technology. Holding out for as long as possible might seem beneficial for your bottom line, but in the end, it’s much more cost-effective to replace outdated and inefficient technology before it winds […]

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05
May
2020
What’s Next for CRE? Industry Leaders Share Their Advice with Developing Leaders
Posted On May 5, 2020  By Rich Tucker  And has No Comment

At the beginning of the year, nobody predicted the economic slowdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic. On March 1, the economy seemed to be thriving with record-low unemployment and a booming stock market. Two months later, the economy is in a deep freeze, and everyone wonders […]

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10
Feb
2020
The Five Traits That Define Effective Leadership
Posted On February 10, 2020  By Trey Barrineau  And has No Comment

What are the characteristics of a good leader? A session at NAIOP’s 2020 Chapter Leadership and Legislative Retreat last week, “Effective Leadership: Timeless Practices, Timely Tactics,” grappled with that question by examining the enduring wisdom of a classic book. Jeffrey Cufaude, the president and CEO of […]

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14
Oct
2019
Preparing for the Future: From the 2020 Chairman
Posted On October 14, 2019  By Larry Lance  And has No Comment

Over my 32 years as a NAIOP member, I’ve looked to the association for knowledge that keeps me informed, for guidance during the tough times, and for relationships that have helped both my company, EverWest, and me succeed. I’ve always enjoyed engaging with NAIOP any way […]

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