Decades of experience, innovative thinking put to work, multiple success stories and well-earned expertise on the industry battlefield have allowed these leaders to hone their skills and earn become grandmasters of the CRE game.

Call it determination, charisma, ambition or simple chutzpa—these individuals make things happen against all odds. It's little wonder then, that they're among the most enterprising leaders on this year's list.

Be it through their dedication to their employees, the broader CRE community or general social causes, these leaders' efforts go toward making the world—and the industry—a better place.

There's no doubt we need to address illegal immigration, but closing the gates on the best and the brightest entrants to the US is clearly not in our best interests.

This week's featured job listings, presented by SelectLeaders.

From the biggest and most significant transactions, to this year's top prospects for investment and development, Real Estate Forum presents the "Best" of the commercial real estate industry.

Didn't make it to the recent RealShare Net Lease 2018 conference? We've got you covered with highlights from the event in our exclusive slideshow.

All successful leaders share similar qualities, but the best ones have that extra, oft-undefinable “something” that attracts and drives those around them.