2024 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Katharine O’Malley AIA, WELL AP, Elkus Manfredi Architects

Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: The Checklist Manifesto, a book by Atul Gawande, sounds like it would be very dry, but is a fascinating look at how checklists can distill what is important and prevent errors in several industries, including medicine, aviation, and construction.

2024 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Gregg Levante, NBT Bank

Three skills that you use every day in your position:  Time management, communication, and networking.

2024 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Jenna Meyers, Margulies Perruzzi

Three skills that you use every day in your position:  Delegation, time management, and listening.

2024 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Josh White, Margulies Perruzzi

Three skills that you use every day in your position:  Organization, communication, and empathy.

2024 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Nathan Turner, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, Margulies Perruzzi

Three skills that you use every day in your position: Listen first, think second, and speak third.

2024 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Caitlin Greenwood, Margulies Perruzzi

Three skills that you use every day in your position: Communication, patience, and thoughtfulness Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders:  The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama.

2024 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Tom Tassinari, CM&B

Three skills that you use every day in your position: Adaptability, communication, and empathy.

2024 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Chris Packard, Northstar Project & Real Estate Services

Three skills that you use every day in your position: Strategic leadership, team development and communication. Providing clear direction to help our team navigate complex projects, mentor and prepare future leaders and build strong client relations through proactive communication and consistent positive delivery outcomes.

2024 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Nadine Ezzie, ezzie + co.

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?  I am most proud of my impact as a thought leader at the intersection of AI and commercial real estate. By reimagining industry approaches with an innovative, human-centered focus, I help companies embrace AI’s potential for a more inclusive, efficient future.

2024 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Zach Silvia, AIA DJSA Architects

What was one of your biggest challenges as a leader and how did you overcome it?  Early in my career, I struggled with the idea that a leader must know everything. I learned that while you don’t need to be an expert in all areas, being a resource to your team and clients is key.