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In commercial real estate (CRE), technical knowledge is the foundation. You can’t succeed without understanding underwriting, market analysis, or deal structures. But ask any seasoned professional what separates the good from the great, and they’ll point to something else entirely: soft skills. Unlike cap rates or pro formas, soft skills aren’t taught in school or […]

We spend a lot of time in meetings. I don’t know the exact number of hours. I’ve seen statistics ranging from 3 hours a week all the way up to 23 hours a week. Regardless, it’s a lot.  Of course, it feels even longer when the meeting could have just been an email. Or when the […]

Do you know how to answer the “What motivates you?” interview question in a truly compelling way? When a recruiter or hiring manager asks the common “What motivates you?” interview question, it may seem like one of those simple questions that should be easy to answer. However, if you’re not prepared or have never taken […]

What books do the most successful people read? Not to be rude, but I am not reading a biography about Elon Musk. When I set out to research the books most loved by successful people, I found a lot of lists written by successful white men in business. As I pored through the lists—some would feature […]

We all know what it feels like to experience a broken heart, but what does it mean to be heartbroken over your career? Career heartbreak is more than disappointment with your current job. Satisfaction in a career is deeply rooted in the sense of self and how you identify with your role or with your […]

It’s increasingly common for employers to ask for your salary expectations early in the hiring process, with some hiring managers even asking you to include a salary range in your cover letter or online application form. While there is plenty of advice out there telling you not to give a number until you are further along in the application […]