Leadership & Management

"Success takes clarity, consistent action, determination and commitment. It is important to not waste too much energy or attention when you want to give-up. Keep your eye on the prize, stay focused and keep moving," says Deb Cleveland of Small Town Dynasty.

"By taking jobs with the right firms applying the right strategies, I worked my way into roles where I learned even more than I would have expected, which furthered my career."

"What I have learned and observed along the way is that having a diverse workforce is a powerful business strategy. You have a broader perspective to offer clients when your team represents a wide range of thoughts, genders and experiences," says Juan Bueno of Avison Young.

Colliers' DEI program raises awareness, boosts fairness and expands opportunity while leveraging 'stronger together' for corporate benefit.

Here are our picks of 50 top professionals in the commercial real estate sector who are under 40.

"Earn respect. Connecting dots is important, but those dots need to respect you. Give others around you a reason to respect and trust you."

'I have learned that there's no one right path to get to where you want to go in your career. Your first job will not be your last. It's about progressing along the way to get to where you want to go, especially in real estate.'

Real estate leaders and companies must adapt to remain relevant in the future.