Spotlights

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Stuart Saft, Holland & Knight

Number of years in CURRENT position: 11 3 skills that you use every day in your position: Lead by example; Recognize that no one knows everything so listen to what others say; Protect my subordinates, if they made a mistake then it means that I was wrong in giving them a task.

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Kent Williams, Silverstein Properties, LLC

Number of years in CURRENT position: 1 3 skills that you use every day in your position: Integrity, passion and humility. Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: Start with Why, by Simon Sinek.

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Tony Subraj, Zara Realty Holding Corp.

Number of years in CURRENT position: 20 Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: “The Intelligent Investor” by Benjamin Graham.3 skills that you use every day in your position: Three skills that I utilize every day to thrive in this dynamic industry: strategic thinking, effective communication, and adaptability.

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Amir Sobhraj, Zara Realty Holding Corp.

Number of years in CURRENT position: 14 Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: “Culture Code” by Daniel Coyle. 3 skills that you use every day in your position: The three essential skills that I utilize daily are perseverance, negotiation, and creative problem-solving.

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Lelina Chang, GAMCO Corporation

Number of years in CURRENT position: 3 3 skills that you use every day in your position: Analytical problem solving, stakeholder engagement, data analysis. Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: The Go-Giver by Bob Burg.

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Joseph Whalen, Suffolk

Number of years in CURRENT position: 2 3 skills that you use every day in your position: Active listening, decisiveness, and knowing how to keep the team motivated. Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders:

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Omri Dor, Obligo

Number of years in CURRENT position: 5 3 skills that you use every day in your position: Listening: Trying to truly elicit people to speak their mind, without biasing them beforehand. Noise filtering: Knowing what news to ignore, what fires to let burn, and what meetings not to attend. Intervening mindfully:

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Melora Chang, GAMCO Corporation

Number of years in CURRENT position: 3 strong>3 skills that you use every day in your position: Leadership, communication, problem solving. Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: The Journal (Podcast by WSJ)

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Alejandra Ramos, Camber Property Group

Number of years in CURRENT position: 1.5 3 skills that you use every day in your position: Creativity, positivity, negotiation Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: Eviction: Poverty and Profit in the American City, by Matthew Desmond for those interested in why affordable housing is so necessary.

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: William O’Brien, M.C. O’Brien, Inc.

Number of years in CURRENT position: 12 Best advice for new leaders in 10 words or less: Transparency and clear communication, go a long way to create culture in a business environment. My work and processes are an open book, for all that work with me. I like to look at my staff as associates, not employees.