09
May
2019
Developing Leaders Spotlight: Giving Back and Paying it Forward
Posted On May 9, 2019  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

Known by his colleagues and fellow NAIOP members as a dedicated professional who sets and achieves his goals, Christopher Drzyzga, a recipient of NAIOP’s 2018 Developing Leaders Award, cites his ultimate career goal as giving back to those who have helped him and paying it forward […]

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01
Apr
2019
Developing Leaders Spotlight: A Problem Solver and Difference Maker
Posted On April 1, 2019  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

If you are involved with NAIOP on the North American level, you are likely to already know Kate Nolan Bryden. A vice president of development with MRP Industrial LLC and a recipient of NAIOP’s 2018 Developing Leaders Award, Bryden has followed a somewhat nontraditional path in […]

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27
Feb
2019
From the Classroom to the Boardroom: CRE Higher Education
Posted On February 27, 2019  By Linda Strowbridge  And has No Comment

On any given day, Jennifer Volbeda, a project engineer for Harsch Investment Properties, could be coordinating with architects, tenants and specially selected construction teams to execute a customized renovation of a retail space in Oregon, Washington, California or Nevada. For Volbeda, the development process combines the […]

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10
Dec
2018
Inclusion by Design
Posted On December 10, 2018  By Joe Gerstandt  And has No Comment

Inclusion has rapidly become one of the most popular buzzwords relative to the workplace, right up there with strategy and engagement. Organizations say they are inclusive; leaders say they are inclusive; communities, schools, and houses of worship say they are inclusive.  In reality, few  of these […]

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16
Oct
2018
Givers and Takers: Creating a Culture of Productive Generosity
Posted On October 16, 2018  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has 1 Comment

Remember the story of the Harvard students who created that online social network? No, not that one. The original one. Few people know that a half decade before Mark Zuckerberg formed Facebook, another group of freshmen entered the university looking for a way to meet new […]

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15
Oct
2018
From the 2019 Chairman: A Commitment to Leading a Thriving Association
Posted On October 15, 2018  By Greg Fuller  And has No Comment

As I take on the role of chairman, I’d like to thank my predecessor, Jim Neyer, the executive committee and board members, and the entire staff. It is my honor to serve you and the NAIOP organization. What a great industry to be in and what […]

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21
May
2018
Gen X Finally Makes Its (Corporate) Move
Posted On May 21, 2018  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has No Comment

Generation X, our day has finally come. Sandwiched in between the conventional boomers and the trend-bucking millennials, my generation (those born between 1965 and 1981) is emerging as an important connection between our noisy bookends. Gen X now accounts for 51 percent of leadership roles globally, […]

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12
Oct
2017
Why Leaders Should Drive Boldly through Discomfort
Posted On October 12, 2017  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

Leadership means convincing others to step into the unknown – without a guarantee of success – in the pursuit of something better. One major challenge: navigating the discomfort of pursuing new, untested ideas. Julie Benezet, founder and managing principal of Business Growth Consulting, LLC, is no […]

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07
Aug
2017
Developing Leader Spotlight: Building a Legacy of Leadership
Posted On August 7, 2017  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

It’s no surprise that people frequently ask Liza Jablonski, a recipient of NAIOP’s 2016 Developing Leaders Award, when she finds time to sleep. This dynamic Developing Leader is known for going above and beyond the task at hand, taking leadership roles in and out of the […]

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21
Feb
2017
Leading NAIOP in its 50th Year
Posted On February 21, 2017  By Jonathan Tratt  And has No Comment

It is an honor to take on the responsibility of leading NAIOP in its 50th anniversary year. This is an endeavor I never envisioned for myself during my 15 years of involvement with NAIOP, and I’m pleased to share that the organization is in great shape, […]

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