I ASSUME THAT ANYONE READING THISIS well aware of the many great attributes that a careerin commercial real estate can offer. What I won't assume is thatanyone reading this knows how to craft a strategy to build anddevelop a career in commercial real estate. Generally speak­ing,younger professionals usually need some guidance in how to navigatethe ins and outs of the corporate world, but that is especially sofor commercial real estate, where so much of the deal-making andindustry knowledge is traded first hand, through relationships.

We tell you exactly how to build those relationships in ourcover feature, "The Climb Up the Brokerage Ladder." Even if you arenot starting out, it is well worth a read as we also visit tipsthat well serve those in their mid-career years.

This issue also has our 50 Under 40 awards, in which wehighlight 50 indi­viduals under the age of 40 that have madesignificant accomplishments in their respective fields orcompanies. These are the superstars who stand out from the pack andwill likely be at the helm of the organizations of the future.