2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: KJ Kennedy, The Advance Group

Number of years in CURRENT position: 1 3 skills that you use every day in your position: Emotional Intelligence is the most important skill (or perhaps this is an inherited trait) in business and overall, in life.

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Bruno Guarini, KBE-NY, LLC

Number of years in CURRENT position: 7 3 skills that you use every day in your position: Critical thinking, decision-making and relationship-building.

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Marcela Ahumada, Ahumada Agency

Number of years in CURRENT position: 5+ What was one of your biggest challenges as a leader and how did you overcome it? I used to think that I needed to have a complex business to be a leader in the industry. I didn’t have all the knowledge to do so, and I soon realized that it was time to have a mentor/coach to help me

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Shawni Davis, Luminary Electrical Contractor, LLC

Number of years in CURRENT position: 2 3 skills that you use every day in your position: Problem solving, cultivating relationships, and effective communication.

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: K.A. Stacie Alexiou, WATT + FLUX

Number of years in CURRENT position: 9 Best advice for new leaders in 10 words or less: Attitude and initiative distinguish stakeholder mentality. There will always be pressure to deliver on those above and below you.

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Tom Tabone, Bohler

Number of years in CURRENT position: 6 3 skills that you use every day in your position:
Listening: I regularly practice active listening to both clients and my team.

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Christopher Stout, StoutCap

Number of years in CURRENT position: 1 year, 9 months. 16 years founder and president of Stout Building and Remodeling 3 skills that you use every day in your position: Underwriting, Sales, and Marketing

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Michael Rossi, Elegran | Forbes Global Properties

Number of years in CURRENT position:15 3 skills that you use every day in your position: Instinct, gut and EQ. Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz.

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Ilona Posner, Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP

Number of years in CURRENT position: 2 3 skills that you use every day in your position: Problem-solving, listening and connecting. Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: Burn the Boats by Matt Higgins

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Maximilian Blum, Holt Construction

Number of years in CURRENT position: 1 3 skills that you use every day in your position: Scheduling/coordination, interpersonal communication, adaptive Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: