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Sam Zell, author of “Am I Being too Subtle,” summed up working in real estate. “It’s the thrill of new opportunity, the challenge of problem solving.” Interviewed by our Real Estate Job Network partner, NAREIT, he told “reit” magazine when it comes to politics (or judging any leader), “focus on what got done rather than on what is said.” The secret to employee retention? (Sam’s clock in at 20 years for senior managers, 10 years overall), “It’s opportunity and culture. We are always expanding and doing new things, so there is always room for our people to stretch and grow.” Corporate Culture? “We have a meritocracy and a saying, no surprises” (which encourages collaboration). Greatest achievement? Real Estate was not even an asset class when Zell started selling real estate to the pension funds. It is now a significant part of the investable universe. Sam championed the new Real Estate Sector in the Global Industry Classification Standard. “Our generation was required to educate the public on the relevance of liquid real estate.”

About the SelectLeaders Job Barometer

The SelectLeaders Job Barometer, published since 2006, is the foremost survey of employment opportunities, trends, and hiring practices in the commercial real estate industry.

About the SelectLeaders Real Estate Job Network

SelectLeaders powers the Career Centers for 9 premier real estate industry Associations (whose members control or direct 90% of commercial real estate). Jobs are from all sectors and all levels with 29% paying over $100,000. SelectLeaders Job Network offers unequalled access to the Real Estate community. To learn more visit selectleaders.com or visit our Job Network Career Centers: BOMA, CCIM, CREFC, GlobeST.com, NAIOP, NAREIM, NAREIT, NMHC, PREA, Project REAP, ULI, NRHC


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